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Wednesday, 12 August 2009

Waning gibbous – Taurus ♉︎

Illumination: 65%

Lunar day: 22

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Moon sign: Taurus

Moonrise: 22:06

Moonset: 12:35

Element: Earth

Quality of the day: Cold day

Part of the plant: Root day

Nutrient quality: Salt (minerals)

At 06:49 the Moon moves into Taurus.

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 hair6

Wellness and lifestyle7

Household7

Gardening10

Not recommended today

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

Wellness and lifestyle1

Gardening3

MoniMarkT wellness inspiration

Order outside and in

Tidy a single drawer or shelf today. Outer order often brings inner calm.

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Recommendations for the day

Garden

Waning moon: by tradition it favours sowing and planting root vegetables, pruning, weeding, working the soil and manuring. Produce harvested now is said to keep better.

Root day: the day for sowing, planting and lifting carrots, radishes, beetroot, potatoes and onions. Tradition also recommends it for harvesting root vegetables meant for storage.

Lifestyle

Waning moon: by tradition a time of letting go, cleansing and tidying up. It favours decluttering, lighter meals and finishing tasks.

Cold day: a day of stability and being grounded. It favours planning, sorting out finances and tasks, and a calm hour in the garden.

Household

By tradition a cold day suits sorting the pantry, the cellar and storage, and checking winter stores.

Nutrition

Salt day: in the traditional moon calendar the quality of minerals and salts comes to the fore. Today it is worth cooking with less salt and choosing root vegetables and seeds.

Herb of the day

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

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

A tropical plant with a hot, aromatic rhizome, one of the best-loved spices in the kitchen.

Description

A tropical herbaceous perennial whose rhizome is used fresh or dried. Its heat comes from gingerols and shogaols; it also contains an essential oil.

Traditional use

Traditionally taken to ease nausea, travel sickness and digestive complaints, and as a warming drink in cold weather.

Preparation

Tea: pour 200 ml of hot water on 2–3 thin slices of fresh ginger and steep for 5–10 minutes. Add lemon and honey to taste.

Caution

If you take anticoagulants or have gallstones, ask your doctor first. During pregnancy only in small amounts and after checking with your doctor. May irritate a sensitive stomach.

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.