Full Moon in Taurus 2026: The Hunter’s Moon + the Courage to Let Go
This full moon peaks Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:12 AM Eastern, at 2°46' Taurus. But since that’s just past midnight, the night everyone will actually be out there looking up is October 25th. On the West Coast it peaks at 9:12 PM Pacific that same evening, so really, just watch the sky the night of the 25th no matter where you live.
It falls just three days into Scorpio season. + it’s not technically a supermoon, but it’ll still be bright enough to cast real shadows.
Major themes here: money, the body, rest, comfort, + what you’re actually holding onto versus what you’re ready to release. Very cozy, very grounded, with a little bit of an edge underneath it.
History + Context of the Hunter’s Moon
This one’s traditionally known as the Hunter’s Moon, the first full moon after the Harvest Moon (which fell on September 26 this year). The name comes from the old practice of hunting + preparing meat for winter once the crops were already in, since hunters could track game by moonlight across freshly harvested fields. Spiritually, think of it as a “gather what you need before the dark season” moon. It also lands just days before Halloween, All Saints’ Day, + Samhain, so there’s a natural threshold energy to it, that transitional feeling of one season closing + another one opening. + tbh I LOVE that feeling. It’s a fresh start every time.
The Energy of This Moon
Taurus is an earth sign ruled by Venus, + it’s all about the body, the senses, money, food, rest, home, + stability. I always say “Taurus is all about luxury, comfort, appreciation for the finer things, + indulging in the senses as a means of enjoyment and security.”
A full moon is the moment something becomes visible + ready to be released. In Taurus, what becomes visible tends to be practical + physical: your money, your body, your home, + what’s actually worth your time.
Taurus + Scorpio sit directly across from each other, + together they form the axis of resources. Taurus is “what I have + what I value.” Scorpio is “what we share, what we owe, + what I need to let go of.” This full moon shines a light on the tension between holding on + releasing, a cozy earth moon with a Scorpio undercurrent + a Pluto edge. I think that tension is gorg; it reminds us that falling too far into one idea, habit, or belief without a bit of challenge doesn’t necessarily give us the benefits + growth we want.
A few more layers for anyone who likes the deep end: the moon is exalted in Taurus right now, basically its happiest, most at-home placement in the whole zodiac, while the Sun sits opposite in Scorpio, the sign where the moon is the LEAST comfortable. So this moon stretches between the moon’s favorite spot + its least favorite one.
On top of that, Venus (Taurus’s ruler) is retrograde + moving back into Libra right around the full moon, + Mercury just stationed retrograde in Scorpio on October 24. SO MANY THINGS GOING ON! Two personal planets in reverse makes this a moon for finishing + reviewing, NOT launching something new.
What You Might Feel Energetically
Taurus full moons tend to show up in the body before they show up in the mind. You might notice fatigue, cravings for comfort food (SOUP SEASON BABY!), or a strong pull toward rest. Heightened sensuality, a need for physical touch or soft fabrics, or straight up stubbornness + resistance to change are all very on brand too. Money worries or thoughts about self-worth may bubble up, alongside a sudden urge to clear out a room, a closet, or a budget. + with Venus + Mercury both retrograde, don’t be surprised if old relationship feelings or unfinished conversations resurface out of nowhere.
As always, this is a spiritual + symbolic lens, not a scientific one. If it helps you notice something true about yourself, use it. + if you do feel these things, they are okay!
The Spiritual Lesson of This Full Moon
Taurus teaches that you are worthy of comfort, abundance, + pleasure without having to earn them through exhaustion (raise your hand if you need that lesson because I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY RE-LEARN IT!). Scorpio, on the other side of the axis, reminds us that true security doesn’t come from gripping tightly. Put those two together + this full moon asks one deep question: what are you holding onto because it’s familiar, NOT because it actually nourishes you?
UGH. I don’t know about you but in this season… that hits.
The deeper layer here is self-worth. With Venus retrograde, you’re being asked to re-evaluate what you actually value + whether your life, relationships, + finances reflect that. + the Hunter’s Moon adds its own lil flavor on top: gather what truly sustains you for the season ahead, + leave the rest behind (literally + figuratively).
How to Work With This Full Moon
1. Bury What You’re Releasing
Write down what you’re ready to let go of on a bay leaf, then bury it instead of burning it. Taurus is an earth sign, so let the earth compost it for you instead of sending it up in smoke.
2. Speak Your Values Out Loud
Taurus rules the throat, so put your hand on your neck + say one thing you value out loud. Bonus points for a little diluted cedarwood on the back of your neck first, it’s traditionally used for grounding.
3. Ask What You Own, + What Owns You
Look around + ask yourself: what do I own, + what owns me? Then donate or toss one thing that drains you every single time you look at it.
4. Clean Out Your Wallet
Old receipts + crumpled gum wrappers are stagnant money energy, plain + simple. Once it’s tidy, tuck in a bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cinnamon oil, or abundance oil for good measure.
5. Shop Your Own Closet
Venus rules Taurus, + she’s retrograde right now, so before you buy anything new, shop your own closet + rewear something you used to love.
Your Full Moon in Taurus Diffuser Blend
Rooted Abundance
3 drops Abundance — prosperity + plenty, which speaks directly to Taurus, the sign of money + material security.
2 drops Cedarwood — traditionally associated with grounding + calm to help balance any Scorpio or Pluto intensity.
1 drop Ylang Ylang — connected to self love + pleasure, a lovely reminder to reconnect with what you truly value while Venus is retrograde.
1 drop Vetiver — comes from a root that grows deep into the soil, making it one of the most grounding oils out there.
The Big Takeaway
The Taurus Hunter’s Moon invites you to slow down, come back to your body, + take honest stock of what truly nourishes you. If you’re newer to this, keep it simple: gratitude, rest, + clearing out one thing that no longer serves you is more than enough. If you want to go deeper, this is a moon for working with the exalted moon, Venus retrograde, + that Pluto square to really dig into your self-worth + money patterns.
Either way, the message is the same: gather what sustains you, release what doesn’t, + trust that you are already worthy of abundance.
Muah muah muah!
Suzy
