FortudayNo. 1 · Oct · Wed
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Wed, Oct 28 · Moon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
Best days to cut hair to slow growth by the Moon · next 60 days
Days are worked out for America/New York, at local noon.
No. 2 · Oct · Thu
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Thu, Oct 29 · Moon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 3 · Nov · SunWeekend
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Sun, Nov 1 · Moon in Leo · Last Quarter
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 4 · Nov · Mon
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Mon, Nov 2 · Moon in Leo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 5 · Nov · Tue
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Tue, Nov 3 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 6 · Nov · Wed
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Wed, Nov 4 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 7 · Nov · Tue
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Tue, Nov 24 · Moon in Gemini · Full Moon
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 8 · Nov · Wed
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Wed, Nov 25 · Moon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 9 · Nov · SatWeekend
Best
Sat, Nov 28 · Moon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
No. 10 · Nov · SunWeekend
Best
Sun, Nov 29 · Moon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
The Moon is waning — tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth.
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- Oct28WedBestMoon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Oct29ThuBestMoon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov1SunBestMoon in Leo · Last Quarter
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov2MonBestMoon in Leo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov3TueBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov4WedBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov24TueBestMoon in Gemini · Full Moon
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov25WedBestMoon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov28SatBestMoon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
- Nov29SunBestMoon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, which lore uses when you want less regrowth.
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 which days in the coming stretch Moon lore favors for a haircut meant to slow regrowth, each with its reason, and add any of them to your phone calendar. Days are picked by the Moon's sign and phase, so you can choose a date that fits your schedule.
Which days in the next 60 are best to cut hair to slow growth?
By traditional Moon-sign and phase lore, 32 days from Tue, Oct 27 to Fri, Dec 25 rate good or better. The nearest is Wed, Oct 28; the top pick is Wed, Oct 28.
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.
When should I cut my hair to slow growth by the Moon?
In Moon lore, the best time is when the Moon is waning and sits in Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Aquarius. Tradition trims under a shrinking Moon to slow regrowth. Both conditions need to line up for a day to count as best.
Which Moon signs are best for cutting hair to slow growth?
Moon lore names Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius as the best signs. Lore calls these barren signs, and it uses them when you want less regrowth. Signs outside this list are not counted as best days for this purpose.
Waxing vs waning Moon for hair: which is better to slow growth?
For slowing regrowth, Moon lore points to the waning Moon. Tradition trims under a shrinking Moon for this goal. The waxing Moon is not the phase used for the best days here.
Should I cut my hair on a full Moon or a new Moon to slow growth?
Neither one is the target. The best days here fall in the waning phase, which comes after the full Moon and runs toward the new Moon. A day still has to be in one of the barren signs to be listed.
Is cutting hair by the Moon based on science?
No. The Moon's positions are real astronomy, but the meaning given to them is tradition. Moon lore is a way to choose a date, not a proven method.