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Check the lunar calendar with all moon phases of the year. New moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter.

The Lunar Calendar shows all the Moon's phases throughout the year: new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter. Each phase carries its own energy that affects physical cycles, emotions and decisions. Knowing the lunar rhythm lets you align what you do with the energy of the moment: start projects at the new moon, close chapters at the waning moon, celebrate at the full moon.

What is the Lunar Calendar?

The lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days (a synodic month) and consists of four main phases: new moon (dark, invisible), first quarter (half illuminated, growing), full moon (fully illuminated) and last quarter (half illuminated, waning). Between each phase there are roughly 7–8 days.

Ancient civilisations lived by the lunar calendar for millennia before adopting the solar one. Agriculture, fishing, religious rituals and rites of passage were all synchronised with the Moon. We still feel its influence today: the tides are a direct consequence of its gravity, menstrual cycles tend to synchronise with its period, and many people report mood and sleep changes according to the lunar phase.

The Energy of Each Phase

New moon: beginning, intention, seeds. This is the moment to set new projects in motion, write intentions and start practices. The energy is introverted and germinal. First quarter: action, effort, building. Time to take concrete steps, overcome resistance and persevere.

Full moon: culmination, clarity, manifestation. Things reveal themselves, emotions intensify and projects come to a head. It is the time to celebrate achievements and give thanks. Last quarter: closure, release, integration. Let go of what no longer serves, rest and prepare the ground for the next cycle. The energy is introspective and purifying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Moon affect my daily life?
Its most solid influence is over the tides (real gravity). For people there are reported correlations: sleep variations during the full moon, changes in childbirth and menstrual cycles, mood fluctuations. Science is ambiguous about direct causality, but personally tracking the lunar cycle often reveals genuine patterns in your own experience.
Is there an optimal moon for cutting hair, planting, etc.?
Agricultural and popular tradition says yes. Waxing moon: good for sowing, cutting hair if you want it to grow quickly, starting strengthening treatments. Waning moon: good for harvesting, waxing for slower regrowth, cutting hair if you want it to grow slowly, detox diets. No proven science but a solid millennia-old tradition.
What is an eclipse moon?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over the full moon (which takes on a reddish colour: the "blood moon"). Astrologically, eclipses are moments of karmic acceleration: sudden changes, revelations, important endings and beginnings. They occur every 6 months in pairs (one solar, one lunar).
How do I use the lunar calendar for planning?
Simple idea: new moon = initiate, full moon = review, waning moon = release. If you are going to start a new job, habit or relationship, do it at the new or waxing moon. If you have something to close (finishing a book, releasing a pattern), use the waning phase. The full moon is great for celebrating and reviewing progress. You will live more aligned with the natural rhythm.

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