The upcoming full moon takes place on May 1, in the sign of Scorpio. Nicknamed the ‘flower moon’, in reference to the flowers that bloom during this time, it promises to bring forth new perspectives, deep emotions and transformation.

It kicks off an exceptional lunar rhythm, with a second full moon scheduled for the end of the month, which will consolidate all that was put in place during this first full moon: namely, introspection and freeing ourselves, once and for all, from what no longer serves us.

The most powerful full moon of 2026

“The May moon is recognised in esoteric tradition as the most spiritually important time of the year. It is said that under this moon, Gautama Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and made his conscious transition,” explains Lima de Charbonnières. What opens then is not simply a lunar event, but an alignment between planes of consciousness.

The full moon in Scorpio

The moon in Scorpio isn’t gentle; it’s frank. It brings to the surface what’s been hidden: unconscious attachments, the subtle ways we let our power slip away and the deep emotional patterns that continue to influence our choices.

Astrological signs most affected

“Scorpio will be most directly impacted, since it’s in this sign that the full moon occurs. The call for transformation will be deeply felt, particularly with regard to emotional ties and unconscious patterns,” Lima de Charbonnières says. “Taurus, in direct opposition, will also be strongly activated.”