Full Moon in Taurus — 26 October 2026

Come back down to earth, mumma. Your garden’s been waiting for you.

I don’t know about you, but the last few weeks have felt like being spun around in a washing machine on the heavy-duty cycle. Plans changed. Directions shifted. Things you were sure about suddenly… weren’t. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you probably lost a bit of your footing.

Well, here’s the good news. Right in the middle of deep, intense Scorpio season, the sky hands us a Full Moon in Taurus — the most grounded, sensible, come-sit-down-and-have-a-cuppa sign of the whole zodiac. She’s here to light up everything we’ve been through lately, and to gently plant our feet back on solid ground.

So grab that cuppa. Let’s talk about it.

When exactly is it?

What: Full Moon in Taurus at 2°46′
When: Peaks at approx. 2:11pm AEST, Monday 26 October 2026 (Brisbane time) — that’s 3:11pm in Sydney and Melbourne
Best time to look up: Monday night, once she rises in the evening sky
Feel it building: Across the weekend — so if Sunday feels a bit “much”, now you know why

What this full moon is all about

Picture a see-saw. On one end sits the Scorpio Sun — deep, intense, wanting to dig into every hidden corner and transform it. On the other end sits the Taurus Moon — steady, earthy, wanting nothing more than a warm meal, a soft blanket and for everyone to just stop changing things.

This full moon lights up that tug-of-war, and the message is a simple one: growth doesn’t happen at the extremes. Not in the all-or-nothing. Not in the “I’ll do everything perfectly” or the “stuff it, I give up”. It happens in the middle — on the solid ground between the highs and the lows.

And here’s the lovely bit. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, which is astro-speak for “she’s at her absolute best here”. Think of it like you in your trackies on a Sunday morning with nowhere to be — comfy, settled, completely herself. That steady energy is holding us through what could otherwise feel like a lot.

The big theme this moon? Ownership. Reclaiming your power. Standing your ground. And maybe most of all, coming home — back to yourself, and back to the garden you’ve been neglecting while you tended everyone else’s. It’s time to get your hands in the dirt again, mumma. Time to till the soil.

What the planets are up to right now

This isn’t a quiet, gentle full moon. There’s a fair bit swirling up there, and knowing about it helps you be kinder to yourself if the week feels buzzy, emotional or a little bit intense.

Pluto is pressing on both the Sun and the Moon — the deep, transformative one. Pluto turns the intensity dial right up. Expect big “aha” moments, a bit of soul-searching, and possibly a power struggle or two (hello, bedtime negotiations). You might even surprise yourself with a decision that comes out of nowhere — and it’ll feel like it matters. Sometimes the bravest thing this moon asks of you is simply to let the old skin fall away, like a snake that’s outgrown it. The release valve here is creativity and honesty: making something, saying the true thing, and finding the balance between letting people in and keeping a little something just for you.
Venus rules this full moon — and she’s retrograde, back in Libra. Venus is all about what we value and who we love. Because she’s doubling back, you may find yourself revisiting conversations or feelings from early September. There’s a pull to reconnect — to mend a bridge, reach out, smooth something over. After all of Pluto’s intensity, Venus offers a soft place to land.
Mercury is retrograde — the “re” everything. Re-think. Re-visit. Re-connect. Re-do. Mercury isn’t letting the last few weeks slide by; instead, we’re editing and reshaping what happened. His gentle nudge? Get back into your senses. Feel the grass. Smell the rain. Taste your food. If you’ve lost your footing, the way back is through the ground beneath your feet.

What this means for you, mumma

Let’s be real — most of us mums live on that see-saw. Full-throttle, doing it all, saying yes to everyone… and then crash. Snappy, teary, hiding in the pantry with the good chocolate. Then up again. Then down again.

This full moon is asking you to find the middle. Not perfect. Not falling apart. Just… steady. What would “enough” look like this week? Not your best. Not your worst. Enough.

It’s also a gorgeous moon for reclaiming what’s yours. Your time. Your opinions. Your space on the couch. If there’s something you’ve quietly let other people take over — a decision, a boundary, a little corner of your life that used to be just for you — this is the moon to gently take it back.

And if something big shifts for you this week, let it. You don’t have to understand it all yet. This is only the beginning.

What the little ones need

Little people feel full moons, and this one’s got a buzzy, wound-up edge to it. You might notice more clinginess, more “you’re not the boss of me”, and a few more meltdowns over the wrong-coloured cup.

Get them grounded — literally. Bare feet on the grass, digging in the garden, mud kitchens, play dough, helping you bake. Taurus energy loves anything hands-on and earthy.
Fewer choices, more cuddles. Pluto loves a power play, so take the bait away. Two options, not ten.
Slow the evening right down. A warm bath, a story, the lights low. Let them look out the window at the big bright moon before bed — it’s pretty magical when you’re small.

What the teens and tweens need

Ah, teenagers. This moon may well bring a few standoffs — the push-pull of “leave me alone” followed thirty seconds later by “why aren’t you talking to me?”. That’s the privacy-versus-closeness dance in full swing.

Respect the closed door — and leave the light on. They need space and to know you’re right there.
Mend the bridge. If there’s been a blow-up lately, Venus retrograde makes this a beautiful time to circle back. A cuppa, a drive, a “hey, I’ve been thinking about the other day…” goes a long way.
Give them a creative outlet. Music, drawing, cooking, writing, building something — let the big feelings come out through their hands.

What your star sign needs this full moon

Everyone feels this moon a little differently. If you’re a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius) — especially if your birthday falls in the first week of your sign — you’ll likely feel it the most.

Aries ♈ — You’ve been charging ahead for weeks. This moon asks you to stop and notice what you already have. You need: rest without guilt.

Taurus ♉ — It’s your full moon, darling — the spotlight’s on you. Something you’ve been working towards is ready to bloom. You need: to choose yourself, out loud.

Gemini ♊ — Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde, so this one’s quiet and behind-the-scenes. You need: to edit, not add. Pause before you reply.

Cancer ♋ — Friendships and your wider circle are in focus. Who fills your cup — and who drains it? You need: people who feel like home.

Leo ♌ — You’re the creative release valve for this whole moon. You need: to make something just for you, and to say the honest thing.

Virgo ♍ — You’re itching for something new and bigger than your usual routine. You need: something to look forward to — plan it.

Libra ♎ — Venus is retrograde in your sign, so old conversations and old connections are resurfacing. You need: balance — and one honest chat.

Scorpio ♏ — It’s your season and the Sun is shining right on your relationships. You need: to soften without losing yourself.

Sagittarius ♐ — Your daily rhythms are asking for a reset. You need: to simplify — drop one thing off the list this week.

Capricorn ♑ — Joy, play and creativity are calling. Yes, even for you. You need: permission to have fun without earning it first.

Aquarius ♒ — Pluto is in your sign, stirring up the deep stuff at home and in the family. You need: a soft place to land.

Pisces ♓ — Words carry extra weight for you right now. You need: to say the thing — kindly.

A simple Taurus full moon ritual: Till the soil

No fancy kit required. Ten minutes, Monday night (or whenever you can steal them).

Get outside, shoes off. Stand on the grass, the back step or the balcony. Feel the ground under you. Take three slow breaths.
Wake up your senses. Notice one thing you can see, smell, hear, touch and taste. A cuppa counts. Taurus loves a cuppa.
Name the old skin. Write down what you’re ready to shed — a habit, a worry, a role you’ve outgrown, a “should”. Tear it up or pop it in the compost.
Name what you’re reclaiming. Write one thing you’re taking back as yours this month. Keep it somewhere you’ll see it.
Plant something. A seed, a cutting, a pot of herbs on the windowsill. Every time you water it, you’re tending your own garden too.

Bonus points if the kids join in. Little hands love dirt.

For you

Grounding (Root Chakra) — For when you’ve lost your footing and want to feel steady, safe and grounded again. Made for an earthy Taurus moon.

Let It Go — For shedding the old skin — the grudges, the guilt and the “shoulds” you’ve been carrying for far too long.

Peace (Heart Chakra) — For Venus’s reconnecting energy — softening, reopening a door and rebuilding a bridge with someone you love.

For the kids (and teens)

Slow Down — For buzzy, everything-at-once days when the whole house needs to drop down a gear.

Tantrum Tamer — For the see-saw of big feelings, power struggles and “you’re not the boss of me” moments.

Sweet Dreams — For bedtime battles and busy little minds when that bright moon is lighting up the sky.

One last thing

Change is in the air, mumma — you can feel it. But before you leap into what’s next, come back to the ground. Come back to you. Tend your garden. The rest will grow from there.

Happy full moon. 🌕

Alisha xx