Moon calendar for today — Moon phase, zodiac sign, lunar day and guidance for 28 days ahead

Waxing runs from new Moon to full Moon — the lit edge grows larger. Waning is the opposite, from full back to new. On a waxing Moon energy builds and things gather pace; on a waning Moon it's natural to wrap up, clear debts and rest.

The Sun says something about you in general; the Moon speaks to today's emotional backdrop. When the Moon is in your sign (or a friendly element), the day flows more easily. In a tense sign — say, in opposition — you might feel oddly irritable. Knowing in advance gives you an explanation.

It's a long-standing tradition with no scientific backing, but many people notice that hair cut on a waxing Moon grows back faster and on a waning Moon more slowly. Want it to grow? Cut on the waxing phase. Tired of growing it out? Cut on the waning phase.

There's research on it (University of Basel, 2013): at the full Moon people take on average 5 minutes longer to fall asleep and sleep 20 minutes less. The cause isn't fully clear — perhaps gravity, perhaps the brightness. If that's you, bear it in mind: it's better to move critical decisions and negotiations off the full Moon.

In folk tradition — yes, the new Moon is seen as the «moment of intention»: energy is only just beginning to grow, so that's when to plant ideas. In practice this means: write down the plan, map out the steps, take a small first step. Big launches are better on the waxing phase 3–5 days later, once the energy has picked up.

A waxing Moon is for putting money in and building up: opening an account, investing, expanding a business. A waning Moon is for clearing debts, refinancing and simplifying. The new and full Moon are neutral for money in themselves, though it's emotionally harder to make calm decisions at the full Moon.

The Moon's phase and its place in the zodiac are astronomical data, not magic. We use the synodic (phase) and sidereal (sign) months with known reference points from NASA. Accuracy of ±2 hours is enough to tell you «today» and «for 28 days ahead». For the exact time a phase changes, there are separate ephemerides.

Some of it definitely works (sleep at the full Moon, the effect of brightness — that's physics and physiology). Some of it is a traditional tip that helps because you approach a decision more mindfully. The Moon doesn't «make» you do anything; it sets a rhythm. Whether you use it is your choice. We give you data, not magical promises.

A lunar day is roughly the period from one moonrise to the next; a lunar month has 29 or 30 of them. The first day begins at the new Moon. Each day has its own character and guidance — from the «day of intention» (1st) to the «day of forgiveness» (30th). The current lunar day and a reading for it are shown at the top of this page.

The dates of the next new and full Moon — with the zodiac sign — are shown in the «Key days ahead» block on this page and update automatically. The new Moon starts a new cycle and is the time to set an intention; the full Moon is the month's peak, a time to take stock and let go of the excess.

There are no hard bans, but by tradition and observation the full Moon is not the time to launch big projects, make impulsive decisions or hold tense negotiations — emotions run high and sleep is shorter. It's better to finish what you started, rest, guard your energy and avoid conflict.

By lunar tradition, coloring works better on a waxing Moon — the color sits more evenly and lasts longer. Nourishing masks and deep care are better near the full Moon, when skin and hair absorb more actively. Cut «for growth» on the waxing phase and «to hold the shape longer» on the waning phase. Specific good days of the month are gathered in the «Beauty calendar» block.

There's no proven direct link between the Moon's phase and the psyche, but shorter sleep at the full Moon (backed by research) and overall brightness do affect how you feel. The sign the Moon is in traditionally describes the day's emotional tone: water signs deepen feelings, air signs make you want to talk, fire signs bring more drive.

The general rule: on a waxing Moon you plant «tops» — crops that fruit above ground; on a waning Moon, «roots» (root vegetables) and weeding. The new and full Moon are considered neutral or unfavorable for planting. The favorable days of the current month are shown in the «Calendar of deeds» block.

The general lunar calendar is the same for everyone: phase, sign, lunar day, tips for the day. A personal one is built from your birth chart — it shows which house the Moon activates for you specifically and which of your planets it aspects, i.e. what the day means for you personally, for 28 days ahead. The personal calendar is available on a MULASTRO subscription.