The August 2026 lunar cycle runs through the new moon on August 12 and the full moon on August 28. Explore the Moon's phase and zodiac sign for every day, plus traditional timing for haircuts, new beginnings, relationships, money planning and rest.
| Key dates | When (ET) |
|---|---|
| 🌑 New moon → | Wed, August 12 at 1:36 PM ET |
| 🌕 Full moon → | Fri, August 28 at 12:18 AM ET |
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| Date | Moon | Favors |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Pisces · 91% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Sun 2 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Pisces · 84% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Mon 3 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Aries · 76% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Tue 4 | 🌗 Halfway to new Moon in Aries · 66% | Clearing things out, Closing things well |
| Wed 5 | 🌗 Halfway to new Moon in Taurus · 55% | Clearing things out, Closing things well |
| Thu 6 | 🌗 Halfway to new Moon in Taurus · 44% | Clearing things out, Closing things well |
| Fri 7 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Gemini · 32% | Rest, Reflection |
| Sat 8 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Gemini · 22% | Rest, Reflection |
| Sun 9 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Cancer · 13% | Rest, Reflection |
| Mon 10 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Cancer · 6% | Rest, Reflection |
| Tue 11 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Leo · 2% | Rest, Reflection |
| Wed 12 | 🌑 New moon Moon in Leo · 0% | Setting intentions, Quiet planning |
| Thu 13 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Virgo · 1% | Starting small, First conversations, Hair & self-care |
| Fri 14 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Virgo · 5% | Starting small, First conversations, Hair & self-care, Money planning |
| Sat 15 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Libra · 11% | Starting small, First conversations, Hair & self-care, Time with your people |
| Sun 16 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Libra · 18% | Starting small, First conversations, Hair & self-care, Time with your people |
| Mon 17 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Libra · 27% | Starting small, First conversations, Hair & self-care, Time with your people |
| Tue 18 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Scorpio · 36% | Starting small, First conversations |
| Wed 19 | 🌓 Halfway to full Moon in Scorpio · 46% | Moving things forward, Making decisions |
| Thu 20 | 🌓 Halfway to full Moon in Sagittarius · 55% | Moving things forward, Making decisions |
| Fri 21 | 🌓 Halfway to full Moon in Sagittarius · 65% | Moving things forward, Making decisions |
| Sat 22 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Sagittarius · 73% | Finishing things, Clearing the air |
| Sun 23 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Capricorn · 81% | Finishing things, Clearing the air, Hair & self-care |
| Mon 24 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Capricorn · 88% | Finishing things, Clearing the air, Hair & self-care |
| Tue 25 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Aquarius · 94% | Finishing things, Clearing the air |
| Wed 26 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Aquarius · 98% | Finishing things, Clearing the air |
| Thu 27 | 🌕 Full moon Moon in Aquarius · 100% | Seeing results, Celebrating |
| Fri 28 | 🌕 Full moon Moon in Pisces · 100% | Seeing results, Celebrating, Time with your people |
| Sat 29 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Pisces · 98% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned, Time with your people |
| Sun 30 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Aries · 93% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Mon 31 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Aries · 87% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
Based on traditional lunar practices, not a prediction or guarantee. Times shown in US Eastern (ET). © 2026 Seena · Lunera Ventures LLC · For entertainment and self-reflection. Terms · Privacy