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The lunar calendar shows the current Moon phases and indicates the best moment — according to astrological and folkloric tradition — for different activities: hair cutting, planting, starting projects, performing rituals. The lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days and divides into eight main phases.

The eight phases of the Moon

  1. New Moon — invisible. Time to plant seeds (literal and symbolic).
  2. Waxing crescent — slim moon. Time for small initial actions.
  3. First Quarter — half-lit right. Time for decisive action.
  4. Waxing gibbous — almost full. Time to refine.
  5. Full Moon — fully lit. Peak energy, harvest.
  6. Waning gibbous — beginning to diminish. Time for gratitude.
  7. Last Quarter — half-lit left. Time to let go.
  8. Waning crescent — slim, near dark. Time for rest, retreat.

Practical traditional uses

Frequently asked questions

Is the lunar calendar the same in both hemispheres?

The phases are the same, but visual appearance differs: the "waxing" Moon in Brazil appears in "D" shape, while in the southern hemisphere it grows from "C" to the left.

Does the Moon really influence plant growth?

Agricultural studies show small but real effects. Plant timing by phase was popularized in biodynamic agriculture by Rudolf Steiner.

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