FortudayNo. 1 · Nov · Tue
Best
Tue, Nov 3 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
The Moon is waning — Almanac lore prefers the waning Moon after the full Moon for dental work.
Best days to see the dentist by the Moon · next 60 days
Days are worked out for America/New York, at local noon.
No. 2 · Nov · Wed
Best
Wed, Nov 4 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
The Moon is waning — Almanac lore prefers the waning Moon after the full Moon for dental work.
No. 3 · Nov · Mon
Best
Mon, Nov 30 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
The Moon is waning — Almanac lore prefers the waning Moon after the full Moon for dental work.
No. 4 · Dec · Tue
Best
Tue, Dec 1 · Moon in Virgo · Last Quarter
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
The Moon is waning — Almanac lore prefers the waning Moon after the full Moon for dental work.
No. 5 · Dec · Wed
Best
Wed, Dec 2 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
The Moon is waning — Almanac lore prefers the waning Moon after the full Moon for dental work.
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Best 5 days
- Nov3TueBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
- Nov4WedBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
- Nov30MonBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
- Dec1TueBestMoon in Virgo · Last Quarter
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
- Dec2WedBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, the sign almanac Best Days lists for dental care.
Listed as good, but ruled out
- Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 26, Nov 27, Dec 24, Dec 25 Moon in Cancer — Almanac lore avoids dental work while the Moon is in a head-and-mouth sign (Aries, Cancer, Pisces).
- Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 15, Dec 16 Moon in Pisces — Almanac lore avoids dental work while the Moon is in a head-and-mouth sign (Aries, Cancer, Pisces).
- Nov 20, Nov 21, Dec 17, Dec 18, Dec 19 Moon in Aries — Almanac lore avoids dental work while the Moon is in a head-and-mouth sign (Aries, Cancer, Pisces).
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
This list shows the days in the coming stretch that suit a dental visit by traditional Moon lore, with the reason beside each day, and you can add any of them to your phone calendar. Use it as a guide for choosing an appointment date, not as a promise of how a visit will go.
Which days in the next 60 are best to see the dentist?
By traditional Moon-sign and phase lore, 5 days from Tue, Oct 27 to Fri, Dec 25 rate good or better. The nearest is Tue, Nov 3; the top pick is Tue, Nov 3.
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. Days in a sign that tradition says to avoid are left out.
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 are the best days to have dental work according to the Moon?
In Moon lore, the best days are those when the Moon is waning and sits in Virgo. Virgo is the sign tradition names for dental care. The waning Moon is the stretch after the full Moon, which lore prefers for dental work.
What is the best Moon phase for a tooth extraction?
Moon lore prefers the waning Moon, the time after the full Moon, for dental work such as extractions. Tradition links that phase with dental work in general. It does not give a separate rule for extractions, so practice varies.
Which Moon signs should I avoid for dental work?
Moon lore avoids dental work when the Moon is in Aries, Cancer or Pisces. Tradition treats these as head-and-mouth signs. Days when the Moon is in one of them are ruled out of the list.
Is it okay to book a dentist visit on a day that is not on the list?
Yes, the list only shows what Moon lore favors. A day left off may be in an avoided sign or simply not a best day. Urgent pain or a time your dentist offers matters more than any lore, so book what you need.
Is scheduling dental work by the Moon based on science?
No. The Moon positions are real astronomy, but the meaning given to them is tradition. Nothing in this lore has been shown to change how dental care goes, so treat it as an old custom you can follow for fun or comfort.