MoniMarkT Moon Calendar

Moon Calendar

The MoniMarkT Moon Calendar shows, for every day, the phase of the Moon, moonrise and moonset, the Moon's sign and the traditional quality of the day, with garden and lifestyle recommendations, our own wellness inspiration and the herb of the day.

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December 2033

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Saturday, 17 December 2033

Waning crescent

Illumination: 17%
Lunar day: 26
Moon sign: ♏︎ Scorpio
Moonrise: 02:50
Moonset: 13:29
Element: Water
Quality of the day: Water day
Part of the plant: Leaf dayLeaf
Nutrient quality: Carbohydrate

Times are local time in Budapest.

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.

Leaf day: the day for lettuce, spinach, cabbage and leafy herbs. By tradition the best day for watering and mowing the lawn; produce meant for storage is better not picked today.

Lifestyle

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

Water day: a day of feelings and renewal. Mind that you drink enough; a warm bath, quiet and restful sleep are especially welcome.

Household

By tradition a water day is for watering houseplants and wet cleaning; laundry is better done on another day.

Nutrition

Carbohydrate day: in the traditional moon calendar the quality of carbohydrates comes to the fore. Whole grains and vegetables are a better choice today than sugar and white flour.

MoniMarkT wellness inspiration

Gratitude

In the evening, write down three things you are grateful for today. Small things count too.

Herb of the day

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

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

A refreshingly scented garden plant, the best-known medicinal mint.

Description

A perennial, 50–90 cm tall, spreading by runners, with square stems. The leaves are gathered before or at the start of flowering. Its main constituent is an essential oil rich in menthol.

Traditional use

Traditionally used as a tea for digestive complaints, bloating and feeling full after meals; its scent is refreshing.

Preparation

Tea: pour 200 ml of hot water on a tablespoon (about 1.5–3 g) of leaves, cover and steep for 5–10 minutes. Up to three cups a day.

Caution

Use with care with heartburn (reflux), gallstones or bile duct disease. Never put the essential oil or menthol on a small child's face or near the nose: it can cause breathing spasms.

Moon-calendar recommendations

Recommended activities of the day

These are the activities the moon-calendar tradition favours today. Tap a picture for the explanation; choose another day in the calendar or with the arrows.

The selected day: Saturday, 17 December 2033

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Pictures and their meaning

Every activity in one place. Tap any picture to see what it means and what the tradition says about it on the selected day.

Very favourable– More than one traditional factor favours it on this day.
Favourable– One traditional factor favours it on this day.
Neutral– The tradition does not single it out on this day, or the factors balance out.
Less favourable– By tradition it is better avoided on this day.

Health, beauty, household

Wellness

Garden

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.