It’s a brand-new year, which means that we’re getting ready for an all-new lineup of cosmic moments—including a new subset of full moons. To utilize all the full moon magic of this year, here’s an extensive guide to every full moon of 2025.
But first, let’s talk about why it’s important to track full moons in the first place. A full moon occurs when the transiting sun is in direct opposition to the moon in the sky (duh). What this means on an astrological level is that the sun (identity, ego) lights up or reveals the moon—and thus, themes represented by the moon (inner emotions). It makes sense, then, why each full moon tends to provide major—perhaps even stark—clarity regarding how we feel about something or someone.
If we take this concept even deeper, full moons represent endings and closure, while new moons are all about new beginnings, opportunities, and new journeys. The moon takes about 29 days to travel around the sun. So, each full moon provides a sense of closure from the previous 29 days. You can take this even further by considering how a full moon in each sign provides a closure from the last time that sign was in its new moon phase—about 7 months prior. All this is to say, each full moon represents the end of a half-year chapter in your story.
Since full moons are about endings, they don’t have as much levity as new moons. But they do offer a sense of relief, because they are about detoxification, release, and letting go. With a bittersweet kind of taste, they help us create room for opportunities that the new moons bring. Read on for a full guide of every full moon in 2025.
The first full moon of the year is in lovely, sweet Cancer. Since Cancer represents home, family, and motherhood, you might be releasing something or someone that you’ve been overcoddling or who doesn’t appreciate your sincere efforts. The moon itself is conjunct Mars retrograde, making us a little more reminiscent and helping us to let go of previous relationships.
February’s full moon will land in charismatic and proud Leo. Leo tends to represent the inner child, showmanship, and our sense of play. So, this full moon might be encouraging us to release interest in an area where we may be overreacting or overdramatizing. Be careful during this lunation, because it’s making a square to Uranus, the planet of rebellion. It’s also opposite Mercury, the planet of communication. We may be a little over-expressive with our words and say things without thinking.
Eclipses (which usually bring about life-altering moments) come in twos, and typically occur in two cycles each year. The very first eclipse of 2025 will be a full moon lunar eclipse in Virgo. This is an incredibly exciting moment because this eclipse starts a whole new 18-month cycle of change and transformation for each of us.
As it relates to this particular full moon eclipse, perfectionistic Virgo is the highlighted sign. So, we’re leaving behind certain ways that we overwork and are too hard on ourselves. Saturn is making an entrance—stepping in next to the sun. This planet can come off in a harsh or restrictive sort of way. So, a reality check around how in over your head you are is likely to occur. Something needs to give.
Moving into April, we have a full moon in the partnership-oriented sign of Libra. Our relationships (including romantic, business, and platonic) are likely to get a bit rocky right now. The Aries sun is pushing the balance-seeking moon to be a little more selfish as it relates to how we relate to others. You don’t need to keep saying “yes” or to keep giving. And with that in mind, a relationship may end here.
May’s full moon will embody the intense sign of Scorpio. As the sign of death and transformation, Scorpio is no stranger to endings. So, this full moon has some level of comfort behind what we’re releasing. The sun is sitting right next to the planet of unpredictability, Uranus. So, we may find—all of a sudden—that we’re simply “done” with something or something. And thanks to Uranus’ push, we have the confidence to finally let it go.
It’s natural that a Sagittarius full moon should land at the end of the school year. Sagittarius rules higher education, spiritual pursuits, and personal belief systems. And even though there’s an ending happening, it may feel more liberating and empowering. For example, the end of the school year may mean finally receiving a degree we’ve spent years striving for. We may complete a class for a certification. Or, we may be altering some personal beliefs to fit who we’ve become.
Above all, Capricorn is one of the most level-headed and logical signs in the zodiac. And this full moon’s connection to the South Node (of karmic releases), just makes an ending appear super clearly in front of us. Since Capricorn is about publicity, power, and career, we may have to give up some superficial status in order to live more authentically.
There is some serious power around this full moon, thanks to a positive connection between Saturn and Pluto. And because Aquarius has less sentimentality or emotion attached to it, we can more easily release the things in our life that are holding us back. Aquarius has big dreams and very important goals, so this full moon will help you let go of anything that isn’t serving you in meeting those achievements.
The second (and last) full moon eclipse of 2025 is occurring in Pisces, Virgo’s opposite. Eclipses represent massive changes, which can be really scary. But this full moon, Pluto and Neptune are making a supportive connection, which allows us to detach from reality and dive into all the ways that change is good. Let go of restriction and of absolutes. Embrace ambiguity and the ways that different perspectives can make us see new light.
This year’s Aries full moon occurs in October, prompting us to release ways in which we have been a bit selfish or single-minded. Mercury is making a square to Pluto, though, which can make us say things with the intention of hurting someone else. Our sharp tongues can cause irreparable damage, and Aries tends to be a bit of a hothead — so, just be sure to keep your cool during conflict. Remember the bigger picture; think outside yourself.
Taurus is all about the material world including earned income, resources, and personal assets. A full moon in this sign can offer the end of a material chapter—such as selling a home or taking out money for retirement. The term “ending” sounds kind of sad, but it doesn’t have to be that bad! Taurus represents growth. So, anything you’re ending now allows for new growth in the future. And with some powerful planets connecting in the sky, consider this ending a long-term investment toward something bigger.
The last full moon of the year occurs in witty, fun, and childlike Gemini. Gemini is associated with communication, and this full moon will be opposite the planet of communication, Mercury. This is likely to open up our throat chakra… pushing us to share what we’re thinking and make changes based on those thoughts. So, it could be a time where you finally get something off your chest.
