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Thursday, 20 August 2009

New moon – Leo ♌︎ · exactly at 12:02

Illumination: 0%

Lunar day: 1

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Moon sign: Leo

Moonrise: 05:38

Moonset: 19:34

Element: Fire

Quality of the day: Warmth day

Part of the plant: Fruit day

Nutrient quality: Protein

At 16:00 the Moon moves into Virgo.

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 hair4

Wellness and lifestyle4

Household3

Gardening3

Not recommended today

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

Today the tradition advises against none of the activities.

MoniMarkT wellness inspiration

Get moving!

Take a brisk walk outdoors today, at least 20 minutes. Movement and daylight are your simplest source of energy.

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Recommendations for the day

Garden

New moon: by tradition a day of rest in the garden. Instead of sowing and planting, it is a good time for weeding, removing diseased branches and planning the weeks ahead.

Fruit day: the day for tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas, cereals and fruit trees. By tradition it is also a good day for picking fruit and collecting seed.

Lifestyle

New moon: a time for quiet and fresh starts. A good occasion for a lighter, simpler day and for putting into words what you would like to begin in the coming weeks.

Warmth day: a day of drive and movement. A good day for a longer walk, a workout, and the tasks that take some courage.

Household

By tradition baking turns out well on a warmth day, and it is a good day for preserving too.

Nutrition

Protein day: in the traditional moon calendar the quality of proteins comes to the fore. If you follow it, choose a lighter source of protein today, such as pulses, fish or eggs.

Herb of the day

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

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

A thorny shrub with white flowers and red berries, the traditional herb of the heart.

Description

A thorny shrub or small tree, 2–6 m tall. The flowering tips are gathered in spring and the red berries in autumn. They contain flavonoids and oligomeric proanthocyanidins.

Traditional use

Traditionally drunk as a tea to support the ageing heart and circulation, and for nervous heart complaints and restlessness.

Preparation

Tea: pour 200 ml of hot water on a teaspoon (about 2–3 g) of crushed berries or flowering tips and steep for 15–20 minutes. Traditionally taken regularly over several weeks.

Caution

With heart disease, use it only after checking with your doctor, and never instead of your prescribed medicines. It may interact with heart medicines (for example digoxin, beta blockers) and blood-pressure medication.

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.