The May 2026 lunar cycle runs through the full moon on May 1 and the new moon on May 16 and the full moon on May 31. 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) |
|---|---|
| 🌕 Full moon → | Fri, May 1 at 1:23 PM ET |
| 🌑 New moon → | Sat, May 16 at 4:01 PM ET |
| 🌕 Full moon → | Sun, May 31 at 4:45 AM ET |
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| Date | Moon | Favors |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 | 🌕 Full moon Moon in Scorpio · 100% | Seeing results, Celebrating |
| Sat 2 | 🌕 Full moon Moon in Scorpio · 99% | Seeing results, Celebrating |
| Sun 3 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Sagittarius · 97% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Mon 4 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Sagittarius · 92% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Tue 5 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Sagittarius · 86% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Wed 6 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Capricorn · 79% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Thu 7 | 🌖 Past full Moon in Capricorn · 71% | Letting go, Sharing what you've learned |
| Fri 8 | 🌗 Halfway to new Moon in Aquarius · 62% | Clearing things out, Closing things well |
| Sat 9 | 🌗 Halfway to new Moon in Aquarius · 52% | Clearing things out, Closing things well |
| Sun 10 | 🌗 Halfway to new Moon in Aquarius · 42% | Clearing things out, Closing things well |
| Mon 11 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Pisces · 32% | Rest, Reflection |
| Tue 12 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Pisces · 22% | Rest, Reflection |
| Wed 13 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Aries · 14% | Rest, Reflection |
| Thu 14 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Aries · 7% | Rest, Reflection |
| Fri 15 | 🌘 Almost new Moon in Taurus · 2% | Rest, Reflection |
| Sat 16 | 🌑 New moon Moon in Taurus · 0% | Setting intentions, Quiet planning |
| Sun 17 | 🌑 New moon Moon in Gemini · 1% | Setting intentions, Quiet planning |
| Mon 18 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Gemini · 5% | Starting small, First conversations |
| Tue 19 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Cancer · 12% | Starting small, First conversations, Time with your people |
| Wed 20 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Cancer · 21% | Starting small, First conversations, Time with your people |
| Thu 21 | 🌒 Growing moon Moon in Leo · 31% | Starting small, First conversations, Hair & self-care |
| Fri 22 | 🌓 Halfway to full Moon in Leo · 41% | Moving things forward, Making decisions, Hair & self-care |
| Sat 23 | 🌓 Halfway to full Moon in Virgo · 52% | Moving things forward, Making decisions, Hair & self-care, Money planning |
| Sun 24 | 🌓 Halfway to full Moon in Virgo · 63% | Moving things forward, Making decisions, Hair & self-care, Money planning |
| Mon 25 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Libra · 72% | Finishing things, Clearing the air, Hair & self-care, Time with your people |
| Tue 26 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Libra · 81% | Finishing things, Clearing the air, Hair & self-care, Time with your people |
| Wed 27 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Libra · 88% | Finishing things, Clearing the air, Hair & self-care, Time with your people |
| Thu 28 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Scorpio · 93% | Finishing things, Clearing the air |
| Fri 29 | 🌔 Almost full Moon in Scorpio · 97% | Finishing things, Clearing the air |
| Sat 30 | 🌕 Full moon Moon in Sagittarius · 100% | Seeing results, Celebrating |
| Sun 31 | 🌕 Full moon Moon in Sagittarius · 100% | Seeing results, Celebrating |
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