On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Moon is in its Full Moon phase at 100% illumination in the zodiac sign Virgo (earth). Everything is visible now — the beautiful and the uncomfortable. Celebrate what's working. Release what isn't. The full moon reveals truth. Let it.
Full Moon
Friday, August 28, 2026
Maximum illumination
Sturgeon Moon Month — Full Moon tonight
Sky Data
Lunar Guidance
Everything is visible now — the beautiful and the uncomfortable. Celebrate what's working. Release what isn't. The full moon reveals truth. Let it.
Ritual: Celebration & Release
Gather with others or sit alone under the moon. Acknowledge what you've built this cycle. Then write down what you're ready to release — and burn the paper. Let the smoke carry it.
Garden Almanac
Plant and tend root vegetables
Earth sign moons favor underground growth. Ideal for transplanting root crops, amending soil, and composting. The energy draws downward.
Phase Action: Harvest and celebrate
Peak moisture in plants. Harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs for immediate use. Root crops harvested now will have the most flavor. Prune to encourage growth.
Avoid: Avoid pruning above-ground growth or harvesting leaves.
Zodiac Season: ♍ Virgo
The refiner — harvest season's attention to craft and detail
Summer winds down and the harvest begins. Virgo season is about refining, organizing, and preparing — sorting the wheat from the chaff. The days shorten noticeably. Attention turns to craft, health, and discernment.
Late summer into early autumn — the transition period. PNAS research shows working memory begins its rise toward its autumn equinox peak.
The Sturgeon Moon
Named for the great sturgeon of the Great Lakes, most readily caught during this month. Young birds take their first flights. Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) celebrates the bond between siblings in Hindu tradition.