Full Moon in October
Next October Full Moon
in Aries, 22°00′
October Full Moon Dates, 2026–2029
Times are in your time zone, or in US Eastern Time if your time zone cannot be read. Years and months follow US Eastern Time; where your date differs, the Eastern date is in parentheses.
| Year | Date and time | Sign | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Taurus 2°48′ | Hunter's Moon | |
| 2027 | Aries 22°00′ | Hunter's Moon | |
| 2028 | Aries 11°00′ | Harvest Moon | |
| 2029 | Aries 29°18′ | Hunter's Moon |
Full Moon in Aries
Fire meets air when the Full Moon lands in Aries, opposite the Sun in Libra. It happens between the September equinox and late October, in early autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, and it brings a cycle of give and take to its peak. Feelings are direct and quick, and the question of what you want for yourself becomes hard to ignore.
The Aries and Libra axis
Opposite signs pull in different directions at the Full Moon, and here the pull is between self and other. The Moon in Aries stands for independence, courage and acting on your own desires, while the Sun in Libra speaks for partnership, compromise and fairness. The tension asks whether you have been giving too much of yourself away to keep the peace, or pushing ahead without considering others.
Ruled by Mars, Aries is a cardinal fire sign, quick to act and slow to wait. Under its Full Moon, decisions that have been simmering may suddenly feel urgent. Use that heat to clarify what you want, but give the Libra side its due before acting on it.
How this Full Moon may feel
The mood is energetic and a little combustible. Tempers can flare over small things, and people say what they think without much filtering. Some feel brave and alive, ready to stand up for themselves; others feel frustrated by relationships that seem to hold them back.
Physical restlessness is common, and sleep may be lighter. Moving the body helps release tension before it turns into an argument. If a conflict does arise, try to focus on the need underneath the anger rather than the words thrown in the heat of the moment.
What comes to a head
This Full Moon tends to reveal where you have been suppressing your own needs. A frustration you have swallowed may surface, or a relationship may show its imbalance clearly. It can also bring the courage to finish something you started bravely and then abandoned.
Act on what has become obvious, but avoid burning bridges in a burst of temper. Asserting a boundary, giving a stalled project its final push, or taking a solo step you have been postponing all fit this lunation. Ultimatums do not; they turn a moment of clarity into a fight.
Rituals
Write down one thing you want for yourself, without explaining or justifying it, and read it aloud.
Do a hard workout or dance until you are out of breath to release built-up tension.
List the compromises you have made recently and mark any that no longer feel fair.
Light a red candle and name one brave action you will finish before the next New Moon.
Journal prompts
Where have I been putting other people's wishes ahead of my own?
What am I angry about, and what does that anger want me to do?
Which project did I start with courage and leave unfinished?
How can I stand up for myself without shutting others out?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the October full moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next October full moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every October full moon through 2029, all in your time zone. If the page cannot read your time zone, times appear in US Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Years and months follow US Eastern Time, so where your date differs, the Eastern date is added in parentheses. In a year with two full moons in October, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the October full moon in?
A full moon happens when the Moon stands opposite the Sun, so it always falls in the sign opposite the Sun. The Sun moves into the next sign partway through every month, so a October full moon lands in one of two signs depending on the year. The sign for each year is in the table on this page.
What does the full moon mean in astrology?
The full moon is the peak of the lunar cycle. The Moon is fully lit, and astrologers read these days as a time when feelings run high, results become visible and it is easier to see what to keep and what to let go of. The sign of the full moon colors which part of life comes into focus.