India, Oct. 24 -- October's Full Moon has a name rooted in autumn traditions, but Western astrology gives it another name, the Hunter's Moon. The October 2026 full Moon falls in Taurus, opposite the Sun in Scorpio. Astrologers associate this pairing with money, security, relationships and personal values.

The Moon reaches its peak on October 26, 2026, at 12:11 a.m. EDT, according to Time and Date. Here is why the Moon gets its name and what its astrological symbolism means.

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Hunter's Moon follows the Harvest Moon. Historically, people hunted and preserved meat during autumn to prepare for winter.

After farmers cleared their fields, hunters could spot animals more easily. The Moon's light also h...