August 2026 Moon Calendar
Daily moon phases and zodiac signs for August 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Waning GibbousPisces | ||||||
| 2Waning GibbousPisces | 3Waning GibbousAries | 4Waning GibbousAries | 5Waning GibbousTaurus | 6Last QuarterTaurus | 7Waning CrescentGemini | 8Waning CrescentGemini |
| 9Waning CrescentCancer | 10Waning CrescentCancer | 11Waning CrescentLeo | 12New MoonLeo05:36 PM | 13Waxing CrescentVirgo | 14Waxing CrescentVirgo | 15Waxing CrescentVirgo |
| 16Waxing CrescentLibra | 17Waxing CrescentLibra | 18Waxing CrescentScorpio | 19Waxing CrescentScorpio | 20First QuarterSagittarius | 21Waxing GibbousSagittarius | 22Waxing GibbousSagittarius |
| 23Waxing GibbousCapricorn | 24Waxing GibbousCapricorn | 25Waxing GibbousAquarius | 26Waxing GibbousAquarius | 27Waxing GibbousAquarius | 28Full MoonPisces04:18 AM | 29Waning GibbousPisces |
| 30Waning GibbousAries | 31Waning GibbousAries |
Key Lunar Events in August 2026
The New Moon in Leo is a golden invitation to dream dramatically. The cosmos wants to know: what would you create if you weren't afraid of being seen? Leo's fire illuminates the stage of your life, urging you to set intentions around self-expression, joy, and creative courage. This is not a night for small wishes — it is a night for declarations. Plant seeds that make your heart roar, and trust that the spotlight will find them.
“I was born to shine, and my light gives others permission to do the same.”
The Full Moon in Pisces dissolves the walls between the seen and the unseen, flooding your awareness with visions, feelings, and truths that have no words. This is the most mystical Full Moon — a night when the veil thins and everything you have been sensing beneath the surface rises like a tide. You may weep without knowing why, and the tears will be medicine. Pisces illuminates through feeling, not thinking. Release your need to understand, and simply let the waves of knowing wash through you.
“I surrender to the tide of truth and trust that what washes away was never truly mine.”
What Is a Moon Calendar?
A moon calendar tracks the lunar cycle day by day — showing which phase the Moon is in and which zodiac sign it occupies. The Moon completes a full cycle every 29.5 days, passing through 8 distinct phases from New Moon to Full Moon and back. Each phase carries its own energy: New Moons are for setting intentions, Full Moons for releasing and celebrating.
How Often Does the Moon Change Signs?
The Moon moves through all 12 zodiac signs roughly every 28 days, spending about 2–2.5 days in each sign. When the Moon enters a new sign, the emotional tone shifts. For example, Moon in Aries feels bold and impatient, while Moon in Cancer is nurturing and sensitive. The calendar shows the current sign for every day so you can plan accordingly.
How to Use This Calendar
- Check the current moon phase before starting new projects (New Moon) or wrapping things up (Full Moon).
- Notice which zodiac sign the Moon is in — it colors the emotional energy of the day.
- Use Full Moon and New Moon exact times to plan rituals or intention-setting sessions.
- Track the pattern over months to understand your personal lunar rhythm.