The first of two full moons in May 2026 will happen on May 1. Completely round and full, the full moon will be in the ambitious, mysterious sign of Scorpio. The date alone has a special vibe about it: Beltane, an ancient Celtic fire festival, has always fallen on the first of May. It makes a moment of transition, as the festival’s symbolic bonfires usher the year into a new phase.
That’s not all: This full moon is one of two blue moons in May. The month begins and ends with a full moon, which is very rare. To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.
Scorpio lifts the veil
The full moon on May 1 occurs in the fixed water sign of Scorpio. With Scorpio, nothing stays on the surface in part because the sign is ruled by two planets (formerly by Mars, now by Pluto, which was only discovered in 1930).
Taken together, Mars and Pluto explain why Scorpio energy can feel so intense. It’s powerful (Mars), but profound and transformative (Pluto). Scorpio wants to go deeper in order to understand, transform, and move on something stronger and new. You might feel Scorpio whispering to you under this full moon: “Change is good. You don’t have to stay the same.”
Every full moon brings hidden things to light as it brings other things to a close. Under a full moon in Scorpio, however, this is intensified. Veils are lifted now in relationships, in power structures, and in ourselves. Intuition is sharper, and perception is more fine. You may already feel this in the days leading up to the full moon—it could come as a heightened sensitivity or the feeling that something is in the air.
The central question of this full moon is, Where have you given up your power? And what should you let go of in order to regain it?
Sun in Taurus: when both depth and grounding are important
While the moon in Scorpio plunges us into the depths, the sun being in earthly Taurus will keep us grounded. This is a classic tension: Taurus with its love for the tangible, the sensual, the safe; Scorpio with its hunger for change and what lies beneath the surface. The tension is between constancy versus transformation.
The sun in Taurus reminds us that change needs solid ground from which to happen. Those who completely dissolve have nothing left from which something new can emerge. This full moon invites us to hold on to both: the depth of Scorpio and the rootedness of Taurus.
Venus and Saturn: Love, but serious
There is also a beautiful transit on May 1, namely Venus sextile Saturn, which gives this full moon a special touch. The need for real, deep connection will feel greater now. In existing relationships, this could come as a desire for more commitment and clarity. It’s a good time for an honest conversation that has perhaps been put off for too long. New relationships that form now will tend to be more serious too—you’ll attract people who really mean it.
One more thing: Mercury in Aries is now in conjunction with Chiron, the wounded healer. This speaks to communication that may hurt but ultimately heals. It’s about telling the truth now, even if it feels uncomfortable.
Financial decisions are also under a good star. The focus now should be on savings plans, well-thought-out investments, and long-term projects. Venus and Saturn in sextile don’t like wild speculation, but they reward everything that is built with perseverance and realism.
