What is the May 2026 moon calendar?
The May 2026 moon calendar shows every lunar phase for the month, including the New Moon on May 16, 2026 and the Full Moon on May 1, 2026. The dates are calculated from precision astronomical ephemeris data. In the Celtic Wheel of the Year and contemporary lunar-ritual practice, this is the working calendar, set an intention each new moon, release each full, and let the rhythm do the rest.
Key Moon Dates in May 2026
Full Moon
Friday, May 1, 2026 · Moon in Scorpio
The Full Moon illuminates everything, gratitude and grief alike. Set your crystals in the moonlight tonight. Write what you're ready to release on a piece of paper and tear it up. The cycle continues.
Last Quarter
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Moon in Aquarius
The Last Quarter whispers: let go. What's finished? What's run its course? Name it, thank it, release it. The growing darkness is not emptiness, it's making room for what comes next.
New Moon
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Moon in Taurus
The New Moon invites you to plant a seed of intention. Find a quiet moment tonight, light a candle, hold your crystal, and whisper what you wish to grow. The darkness holds your secret safely.
First Quarter
Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Moon in Virgo
The First Quarter asks: are you still committed? The initial excitement has settled. Now comes the real work. Hold your crystal and recommit to your intention with one concrete action today.
Crystal of the Month, May
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz opens the heart to May's blooming energy, nurturing love and gentle self-compassion.
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Continue the Lunar Year
Living by the Moon
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Frequently asked questions about May 2026
When is the New Moon in May 2026?
The New Moon in May 2026 falls on May 16, 2026, in Taurus. Many lunar-ritual practitioners observe the New Moon with a single-candle, single-intention practice, the moon's rhythm asks us to begin gently.
When is the Full Moon in May 2026?
The Full Moon in May 2026 falls on May 1, 2026, in Scorpio. Many cultures honor the Full Moon with cleansing rituals and visible-light reflection, set your crystals out under the night sky to charge them.
What crystal is recommended for May 2026?
Selene's crystal of the month for May is Rose Quartz. Rose Quartz opens the heart to May's blooming energy, nurturing love and gentle self-compassion. CrystalStones.com describes this as a contemporary lunar-ritual pairing.
How accurate are these moon phase dates?
Moon phase dates are calculated using astronomy-engine with VSOP87/DE-440 ephemeris data, the same astronomical source professional observatories use. Phase instants are accurate to within minutes. Times shown are local; the exact astronomical moment depends on your time zone.