FortudayNo. 1 · Nov · Mon
Best
Mon, Nov 9 · Moon in Scorpio · New Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
Best days to cut hair to grow by the Moon · next 60 days
Days are worked out for America/New York, at local noon.
No. 2 · Nov · Wed
Best
Wed, Nov 18 · Moon in Pisces · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 3 · Nov · Thu
Best
Thu, Nov 19 · Moon in Pisces · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 4 · Nov · SunWeekend
Best
Sun, Nov 22 · Moon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 5 · Nov · Mon
Best
Mon, Nov 23 · Moon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 6 · Dec · Tue
Best
Tue, Dec 15 · Moon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 7 · Dec · Wed
Best
Wed, Dec 16 · Moon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 8 · Dec · SunWeekend
Best
Sun, Dec 20 · Moon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 9 · Dec · Mon
Best
Mon, Dec 21 · Moon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
No. 10 · Nov · Fri
Good
Fri, Nov 13 · Moon in Capricorn · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in Capricorn, a semi-fruitful sign in almanac lore.
The Moon is waxing — lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth and thickness.
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Top 10
- Nov9MonBestMoon in Scorpio · New Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Nov18WedBestMoon in Pisces · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Nov19ThuBestMoon in Pisces · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Nov22SunBestMoon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Nov23MonBestMoon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Dec15TueBestMoon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Dec16WedBestMoon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in Pisces, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Dec20SunBestMoon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Dec21MonBestMoon in Taurus · Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is in Taurus, a fruitful, moist sign that lore ties to growth.
- Nov13FriGoodMoon in Capricorn · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in Capricorn, a semi-fruitful sign in almanac lore.
What the eight Moon phases mean
Old almanac lore, not science. The last column is the next time each phase shows at noon in your time zone.
| Phase | What you see | Almanac lore | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | The Moon is dark and almost invisible. | Old almanac lore treats it as a time to rest, plan and start something quietly. | Nov 7 – Nov 10 |
| Waxing Crescent | A thin sliver lit on the right (northern hemisphere), growing each night. | Lore calls it a time to set intentions and begin building. | Nov 11 – Nov 14 |
| First Quarter | Half the disc is lit; the Moon is high at sunset. | Lore calls it a time to act, decide and push through obstacles. | Nov 15 – Nov 18 |
| Waxing Gibbous | More than half is lit and still growing. | Lore calls it a time to refine, adjust and get ready for the peak. | Nov 19 – Nov 22 |
| Full Moon | The whole disc is lit and rises around sunset. | Lore calls it a time of peak, completion and celebration. | Oct 27 |
| Waning Gibbous | More than half is lit, but shrinking each night. | Lore calls it a time to share, give thanks and pass things on. | Oct 28 – Oct 30 |
| Last Quarter | Half the disc is lit again, on the opposite side from the first quarter. | Lore calls it a time to let go, review and clear away what no longer works. | Oct 31 – Nov 2 |
| Waning Crescent | A thin sliver before dawn, fading toward the next New Moon. | Lore calls it a time to rest, finish up and prepare for a new cycle. | Nov 3 – Nov 6 |
Questions
Here you can see the days lined up for cutting hair to grow, each with the Moon lore reason beside it, and add any of them to your phone calendar. Read the reason line first, since it shows which Moon sign and phase put the day on the list.
Which days in the next 60 are best to cut hair to grow?
By traditional Moon-sign and phase lore, 23 days from Tue, Oct 27 to Fri, Dec 25 rate good or better. The nearest is Tue, Oct 27; the top pick is Mon, Nov 9.
How are Moon days worked out?
We take the Moon’s sign and phase at local noon in America/New York. If the Moon changes sign within two minutes of noon, the day is rated on the less favorable side.
Is this science?
No. It follows old almanac lore about the Moon. The Moon positions are real astronomy; the meaning given to them is tradition.
What is the best Moon sign to cut hair for growth?
In Moon lore, the best signs are Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces and Taurus. Lore calls them fruitful, moist signs and ties them to growth. Libra and Capricorn count as good, a step below the best four.
Does cutting hair on a waxing Moon make it grow faster?
Moon lore says to cut during the waxing Moon if you want growth, but that is a tradition, not a proven effect. Lunar tradition links the growing Moon with growth. The best days on this site are waxing Moon days that also fall in one of the best signs.
Is the Moon haircut calendar based on science?
No, the meaning comes from Moon lore. The Moon positions are real astronomy, but the link to hair is tradition. Treat the dates as a fun guide, not a promise.
Are any Moon signs ruled out for a haircut?
No sign is ruled out for cutting hair to grow in this lore. Some signs rank as best, some as good, and the rest simply rank lower. Days are never dropped for a single sign on this list.
Which days are left off the list?
Days that do not meet the Moon lore conditions are not shown. A day needs the right Moon phase and a favorable Moon sign. Days where the Moon changes sign very close to noon are rated on the less favorable side.