Moon Calendar August 2026: Phases, Signs, and Meaning
August 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM UTC - Moon in Taurus
August 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM UTC - Moon in Leo
August 20, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC - Moon in Scorpio
August 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM UTC - Moon in Pisces
Daily Moon calendar
| Date | Phase | Sign | Illumination | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Full Moon | Pisces | 92% | Let Pisces reveal what has become visible. |
| 2026-08-02 | Waning Gibbous | Pisces | 85% | Release or refine through Pisces. |
| 2026-08-03 | Waning Gibbous | Aries | 77% | Release or refine through Aries. |
| 2026-08-04 | Waning Gibbous | Aries | 67% | Release or refine through Aries. |
| 2026-08-05 | Waning Gibbous | Taurus | 57% | Release or refine through Taurus. |
| 2026-08-06 | Last Quarter | Taurus | 45% | Release or refine through Taurus. |
| 2026-08-07 | Last Quarter | Gemini | 34% | Release or refine through Gemini. |
| 2026-08-08 | Last Quarter | Gemini | 24% | Release or refine through Gemini. |
| 2026-08-09 | Waning Crescent | Cancer | 14% | Release or refine through Cancer. |
| 2026-08-10 | Waning Crescent | Cancer | 7% | Release or refine through Cancer. |
| 2026-08-11 | Waning Crescent | Leo | 2% | Release or refine through Leo. |
| 2026-08-12 | Waning Crescent | Leo | 0% | Release or refine through Leo. |
| 2026-08-13 | New Moon | Virgo | 1% | Begin quietly with Virgo themes. |
| 2026-08-14 | New Moon | Virgo | 4% | Begin quietly with Virgo themes. |
| 2026-08-15 | New Moon | Virgo | 10% | Begin quietly with Virgo themes. |
| 2026-08-16 | Waxing Crescent | Libra | 17% | Notice the Libra Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-17 | Waxing Crescent | Libra | 25% | Notice the Libra Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-18 | Waxing Crescent | Scorpio | 34% | Notice the Scorpio Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-19 | Waxing Crescent | Scorpio | 44% | Notice the Scorpio Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-20 | First Quarter | Sagittarius | 54% | Choose a next step through Sagittarius pressure. |
| 2026-08-21 | First Quarter | Sagittarius | 63% | Choose a next step through Sagittarius pressure. |
| 2026-08-22 | First Quarter | Sagittarius | 72% | Choose a next step through Sagittarius pressure. |
| 2026-08-23 | First Quarter | Capricorn | 80% | Choose a next step through Capricorn pressure. |
| 2026-08-24 | Waxing Gibbous | Capricorn | 87% | Notice the Capricorn Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-25 | Waxing Gibbous | Aquarius | 93% | Notice the Aquarius Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-26 | Waxing Gibbous | Aquarius | 97% | Notice the Aquarius Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-27 | Waxing Gibbous | Aquarius | 100% | Notice the Aquarius Moon without forcing meaning. |
| 2026-08-28 | Full Moon | Pisces | 100% | Let Pisces reveal what has become visible. |
| 2026-08-29 | Full Moon | Pisces | 98% | Let Pisces reveal what has become visible. |
| 2026-08-30 | Full Moon | Aries | 94% | Let Aries reveal what has become visible. |
| 2026-08-31 | Full Moon | Aries | 88% | Let Aries reveal what has become visible. |
Key lunar windows
Reflection: August 5-August 10
Use the waning Moon to notice what no longer needs force.
Intention: August 12-August 15
Use the New Moon window for quieter intention and emotional reset.
Action: August 20-August 23
Use the first-quarter window for decisions that can survive friction.
Release: August 28-August 31
Use the Full Moon window to separate real signal from pressure.
Monthly interpretation for August 2026
August 2026 opens with a Full Moon Moon in Pisces; the New Moon falls in Leo on August 12, 2026, and the Full Moon lands in Pisces on August 28, 2026, and the month closes with a Full Moon Moon in Aries. Leo sets the tone for intentions: wants warmth and recognition; pride and generosity sit close together. The Pisces Full Moon is where things become visible: dissolves boundaries; you absorb the room, so notice which feelings are actually yours. Use the waxing half for building and the waning half for release, then check how each window touches your own chart.
How to use this Moon calendar
Use the daily rows as timing, not command. New Moon days are better for intention, first-quarter days for choice, Full Moon days for visibility, and waning days for release. The personal meaning changes when the Moon touches your own chart.
Open your personal Moon calendar in Orvela
A public Moon calendar shows the same lunar weather for everyone. Orvela maps those windows against your chart, Moon rhythm, numerology, and body-mind profile so you can ask what the timing means for you.
Moon Calendar FAQ
When is the New Moon in August 2026?
August 2026's New Moon is on August 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM UTC in Leo.
When is the Full Moon in August 2026?
August 2026's Full Moon is on August 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM UTC in Pisces.
Is this calendar personalized?
No. It is a shared lunar calendar. Orvela personalizes timing by reading the Moon against your birth chart, Vedic timing, numerology, and body-mind profile.