At the end of a month or the start of a year, people who work with the moon's energy keep asking the same thing: "When's the next new moon?" This is for you — a complete calendar of every new moon and full moon in 2026, with all times in Taiwan time (UTC+8) and the zodiac sign each phase falls in, so you can pace your wishing and your letting go.
A new moon / full moon calendar is a table of the exact moments through the year when the moon reaches new moon (moon and sun on the same side, the night sky at its darkest) and full moon (moon and sun opposite, the night at its brightest). 2026 has 12 new moons and 13 full moons — May has two full moons, and the second one (May 31) is what's commonly called a "blue moon."
Universe Bella put this table together so you don't have to look it up month after month. Save it: plant your intentions at the new moon, practice letting go at the full moon, and move with the moon's rhythm all year. The times below are based on astronomical calculation (converted to Taiwan time). Your ritual doesn't have to be precise to the minute — knowing the day is enough.
2026 New Moon Calendar (Taiwan Time)
The new moon is the start of the lunar cycle, a symbol of resetting to zero and starting fresh, and it's traditionally seen as the best time for planting intentions and making wishes. A ritual any time within 48 hours after the new moon works; there's no need to fixate on the exact minute.
2026 Full Moon Calendar (Taiwan Time)
The full moon is when the moon is roundest and brightest, its energy at a peak, traditionally tied to harvest, gratitude, and letting go. 2026 has 13 full moons — one more than the usual 12 — because May has two (May 2 and May 31), and the one on May 31 is the "blue moon," meaning a second full moon within a single calendar month.
How to Use This Calendar
Working with the moon's energy is really simple; at heart, it's moving with the rhythm:
- On the day of the new moon (or within the 48 hours after): get quiet and ask yourself, "What do I most want to invite into my life this month?" Write down three to five intentions in the present tense. For the full steps, see "New Moon Wishing: How to Plant Intentions When the Moon Is Darkest."
- On the day of the full moon: energy peaks — a good time to give thanks for the month's harvest and practice letting go. Write down the emotions, attachments, or things that no longer fit you and that you'd like to release. For the full account of all eight moon phases, see "Lunar Energy and Manifestation: The Right Way to Wish at the New Moon and Release at the Full Moon."
- Between new moon and full moon: this is the "action" half of the cycle, when you turn intentions into small, concrete steps. If you like to reinforce things through writing, pair it with "The Complete Guide to Scripting Manifestation."
A reminder: a moon-phase ritual is a tool for talking with yourself and sorting out your intentions — it doesn't predict destiny, and it guarantees no outcome. Its value is in giving you a regular monthly pause to realign with your own direction.
What Does It Mean When the New or Full Moon Falls in a Different Sign?
Each new and full moon falls in some sign, and that sign can serve as a "theme reminder" for the ritual — not a prophecy, just an angle to help you focus. A new moon in Taurus, for example, suits intentions around money, the body, and stability; a full moon in Scorpio suits deep emotional release.
- Aries: new beginnings, action, courage
- Taurus: money, stability, the body and the senses
- Gemini: learning, communication, connection with others
- Cancer: home, feeling, a sense of safety
- Leo: confidence, creativity, being seen
- Virgo: health, order, daily habits
- Libra: relationships, balance, beauty
- Scorpio: transformation, depth, release
- Sagittarius: expansion, travel, belief
- Capricorn: career, goals, discipline
- Aquarius: freedom, innovation, community
- Pisces: intuition, spirituality, healing
If you'd like to carry a moon-phase intention further into a concrete manifestation practice, see "The 5 Key Principles of Manifestation," which helps you line up the two ends — setting an intention and taking action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to do new moon wishing at the exact time in the table?
No. The times in the table are the precise astronomical moments of each phase (in Taiwan time), but a ritual doesn't have to be locked to the minute. The new moon's energy is traditionally considered to last through the 48 hours after it, so just pick a stretch of time when you're quiet and undisturbed.
Why does 2026 have 13 full moons?
Because the lunar cycle is about 29.5 days, slightly shorter than a calendar month, so once in a while two full moons fall in one month. In 2026, May has two (May 2 and May 31), and the second (May 31) is the so-called "blue moon," which brings the year's total to 13 full moons.
Which time zone does the calendar use?
All times are Taiwan time (UTC+8). If you're in another time zone, adjust for the difference (Malaysia and Hong Kong are also UTC+8, so the times work as-is).
Can I make wishes at the full moon?
You can, though in traditional moon-phase practice it's the new moon that's the time for planting, wishing, and setting intentions, while the full moon suits harvest, gratitude, and letting go. If you feel a strong pull to wish at the full moon, reshape it into "giving thanks for what you already have, and releasing the attachments that block the wish" — that fits the full moon's energy better.
Can I use this calendar without any religious or astrological background?
Of course. A moon-phase ritual belongs to no religion; at its core it's a tool for talking with yourself — a regular pause to sort through your intentions and feelings. The zodiac is just a reference angle for focusing a theme, and you're free to use it your own way. What matters is the rhythm of regularly returning to yourself.