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Thursday, 6 August 2009

Full moon – Aquarius ♒︎ · exactly at 02:55

Illumination: 100%

Lunar day: 16

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Moon sign: Aquarius

Moonrise: 20:13

Moonset: 05:44

Element: Air

Quality of the day: Light day

Part of the plant: Flower day

Nutrient quality: Fat

Times are local time in Budapest.

Recommended activities of the day

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The marks show traditional lunar timing: which activities the tradition sees as well timed on this day. They are not medical advice and not prohibitions.

Beauty and hair1

Wellness and lifestyle2

Household2

Gardening3

Not recommended today

By tradition, less favourable timing today – not a prohibition. Balanced meals, exercise and rest matter every day.

Gardening1

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A good conversation

Call someone today you have been thinking of for a while, just to ask how they are.

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Recommendations for the day

Garden

Full moon: by tradition a day of strong influence. Rather than pruning, it suits observing and checking the garden and gathering herbs; sowing is best left for a day or two.

Flower day: the day for sowing, planting and tending flowers. By tradition cut flowers last longer today, and herbs gathered for their flowers are best picked now.

Lifestyle

Full moon: many people sleep more restlessly now. Pay attention to rest, an evening walk, a screen-free bedtime, and to what you would like to bring to a close.

Light day: a day of lightness and connection. A good day for conversations, learning, fresh air and a little music.

Household

Air the rooms well on a light day; by tradition it is a good day for cleaning windows and airing bedding.

Nutrition

Fat day: in the traditional moon calendar the quality of fats comes to the fore. Light, good-quality oils such as olive oil, and nuts, are a good choice today.

Herb of the day

Pot marigold (calendula)

Calendula officinalis

Flower day: by tradition the part of the plant to gather today

A garden plant with bright orange flowers, a favourite of traditional skin care.

Description

An annual ornamental and medicinal plant of the daisy family, 30–50 cm tall. The fully open flower heads or the petals are gathered. It contains carotenoids, flavonoids and triterpenes.

Traditional use

Traditionally used externally as an ointment, infused oil or compress to care for minor skin injuries and sore or dry skin, and as a mouth rinse.

Preparation

Compress or rinse: pour 200 ml of hot water on 1–2 teaspoons of flowers, steep for 10 minutes, strain and let it cool.

Caution

May cause allergy in people sensitive to the daisy family. Not recommended internally during pregnancy. Do not use on deep or infected wounds: see a doctor.

The astronomical data (phase, illumination, moonrise and moonset, the Moon's sign) are computed. The qualities of the days and the recommendations come from tradition and folk observation and are not scientifically proven. The herb descriptions are general information and do not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist; in case of illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding or regular medication, ask a professional first.