October 2026 Moon Calendar: Phases, Hunter's Moon, and Rituals for Each Phase

October 2026 has one of the most intense skies of the year: a new moon that coincides with the 10/10 portal, a meteor shower linked to Halley's Comet, two retrograde planets at the same time and, to close it out, the famous Hunter's Full Moon. Here are all the dates and, for each phase, a simple ritual to tap into its energy.

Phase Times in Your Time Zone

Because of the time difference, in the Americas the full moon is at its peak on the night of Sunday the 25th, and in Spain in the early hours of Monday the 26th. You can enjoy it just as much on both nights.

🌗 Last Quarter (October 3): Clear Out and Let Go

The month begins with the Moon in its waning phase, the stage of the cycle devoted to closing, organizing and letting go. It also coincides with the start of Venus retrograde, so astrological tradition points to it as a good time to review relationships and habits that no longer serve you.

Ritual: choose a drawer, a folder or a corner of your home and organize it completely. While you do, think of one thing you want to let go of this month. When you finish, open the window for a few minutes to "let fresh air in."

🌑 New Moon and the 10/10 Portal (October 10): Plant Your Intentions

The new moon in Libra falls right on 10/10, a date considered special in numerology because it repeats the 1 (new beginnings) alongside the 0 (infinite potential). Libra is the sign of relationships, harmony and balance, so this is an ideal moon to ask for peace in your relationships, fair agreements and beauty in your life.

"10/10 Letter" Ritual:

1. Light a white or pink candle and take three deep breaths.
2. Write 10 intentions in the present tense, as if they were already real ("I live in peace with…", "I receive…").
3. Fold the paper and keep it until the Hunter's Moon, when you'll read it again.

If you want more ideas, our Spells and Rituals section has simple practices to help you focus your intention.

🌓 First Quarter Moon (October 18): Time to Take Action

The first quarter moon is the moment to take the first step toward what you asked for at the new moon. It happens in Capricorn, the sign of discipline and goals, so it favors concrete commitments and steady work.

Ritual: reread your intentions from 10/10 and pick just one. Next to it, write one small action you can take this very week, and do it.

🌕 Hunter's Full Moon (October 25–26): Give Thanks and Celebrate

October's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon because it is the first full moon after the Harvest Moon. According to the traditions of Northern Hemisphere peoples, its light made it possible to hunt at night in the freshly harvested fields to prepare for winter. Astrologically, it falls in Taurus, the sign of pleasure, the body and stability, opposite the Sun in Scorpio.

Gratitude and crystal ritual:

1. Reread the letter you wrote at the new moon and mark what has already begun to come true.
2. Write down three things you're grateful for this month.
3. Leave your crystals near a window where the moonlight can reach them overnight. It's one of the most popular ways to "recharge" them.

If you don't have any crystals yet, in our shop we've gathered a few recommended ones to get you started.

Other October Events You Won't Want to Miss

🪐 Saturn at opposition (October 4). This is when the ringed planet is at its closest and brightest point of the year. It can be seen with the naked eye all night long.

☄️ Orionid meteor shower (October 21–22). Made up of debris from Halley's Comet, it can show about 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. The best time to watch is after midnight, far from city lights.

♀☿ Double retrograde. Venus has been retrograde since October 3 and Mercury begins on the 24th. We tell you everything in our article on Mercury retrograde in Scorpio 2026.

🕐 Clock change in Europe. In Spain, clocks go back one hour in the early hours of Sunday the 25th, right before the full moon.

5 Fun Facts About the October Moon

1. It rises at nearly the same time several nights in a row. At this time of year, the full moon rises very shortly after sunset for several nights, giving you extra hours of light. That's why it was so useful to hunters.

2. It looks bigger near the horizon… but it's an illusion. When the Moon is low it looks huge, even though its actual size in the sky is the same. It's an effect of how the brain compares the Moon with trees and buildings.

3. Its date changes every year. Since the lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days and months have 30 or 31, the phases shift a little earlier each month. That's why you need to check the moon calendar month by month.

4. Every full moon has a name. Wolf, Snow, Pink, Strawberry, Harvest, Hunter's… Many of these names come from the Indigenous peoples of North America and from farmers' almanacs.

5. You can't see the new moon. At the new moon, the Moon's lit side faces the Sun, not us. That's why it's the phase for "planting in the dark" what will grow later.

How Does It Affect You by Sign?

The Full Moon in Taurus especially stirs up Taurus, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius, who may feel more intense emotions and important endings. The new moon in Libra favors fresh starts for Libra, Aries, Cancer and Capricorn. For your personal daily reading, check your horoscope for today.

Times are approximate and may vary by a minute depending on the source. Rituals and astrology are for symbolic and entertainment purposes. If you use candles, never leave them burning unattended.