What is the October 2026 moon calendar?
The October 2026 moon calendar shows every lunar phase for the month, including the New Moon on October 10, 2026 and the Full Moon on October 26, 2026. The dates are calculated from precision astronomical ephemeris data. In the Celtic Wheel of the Year and contemporary lunar-ritual practice, this is the working calendar, set an intention each new moon, release each full, and let the rhythm do the rest.
Key Moon Dates in October 2026
Last Quarter
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Moon in Cancer
The Last Quarter whispers: let go. What's finished? What's run its course? Name it, thank it, release it. The growing darkness is not emptiness, it's making room for what comes next.
New Moon
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Moon in Libra
The New Moon invites you to plant a seed of intention. Find a quiet moment tonight, light a candle, hold your crystal, and whisper what you wish to grow. The darkness holds your secret safely.
First Quarter
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Moon in Capricorn
The First Quarter asks: are you still committed? The initial excitement has settled. Now comes the real work. Hold your crystal and recommit to your intention with one concrete action today.
Full Moon
Monday, October 26, 2026 · Moon in Taurus
The Full Moon illuminates everything, gratitude and grief alike. Set your crystals in the moonlight tonight. Write what you're ready to release on a piece of paper and tear it up. The cycle continues.
Crystal of the Month, October
Black Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline grounds and protects during October's thinning of the veil between worlds.
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Continue the Lunar Year
Living by the Moon
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Frequently asked questions about October 2026
When is the New Moon in October 2026?
The New Moon in October 2026 falls on October 10, 2026, in Libra. Many lunar-ritual practitioners observe the New Moon with a single-candle, single-intention practice, the moon's rhythm asks us to begin gently.
When is the Full Moon in October 2026?
The Full Moon in October 2026 falls on October 26, 2026, in Taurus. Many cultures honor the Full Moon with cleansing rituals and visible-light reflection, set your crystals out under the night sky to charge them.
What crystal is recommended for October 2026?
Selene's crystal of the month for October is Black Tourmaline. Black Tourmaline grounds and protects during October's thinning of the veil between worlds. CrystalStones.com describes this as a contemporary lunar-ritual pairing.
How accurate are these moon phase dates?
Moon phase dates are calculated using astronomy-engine with VSOP87/DE-440 ephemeris data, the same astronomical source professional observatories use. Phase instants are accurate to within minutes. Times shown are local; the exact astronomical moment depends on your time zone.