FortudayNo. 1 · Oct · Wed
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Wed, Oct 28 · Moon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
Best days to quit smoking by the Moon · next 180 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, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 3 · Nov · SunWeekend
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Sun, Nov 1 · Moon in Leo · Last Quarter
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 4 · Nov · Mon
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Mon, Nov 2 · Moon in Leo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 5 · Nov · Tue
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Tue, Nov 3 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 6 · Nov · Wed
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Wed, Nov 4 · Moon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 7 · Nov · Tue
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Tue, Nov 24 · Moon in Gemini · Full Moon
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 8 · Nov · Wed
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Wed, Nov 25 · Moon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 9 · Nov · SatWeekend
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Sat, Nov 28 · Moon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
No. 10 · Nov · SunWeekend
Best
Sun, Nov 29 · Moon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
The Moon is waning — tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks.
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- Oct28WedBestMoon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Oct29ThuBestMoon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov1SunBestMoon in Leo · Last Quarter
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov2MonBestMoon in Leo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov3TueBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov4WedBestMoon in Virgo · Waning Crescent
The Moon is in Virgo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov24TueBestMoon in Gemini · Full Moon
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov25WedBestMoon in Gemini · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Gemini, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov28SatBestMoon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
- Nov29SunBestMoon in Leo · Waning Gibbous
The Moon is in Leo, a barren sign, used in lore for ending rather than starting.
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. | Nov 23 – Nov 25 |
| 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 days picked by Moon lore for quitting smoking, each with the reason it was chosen. Read it as a traditional guide, not a promise, and add any day that suits you to your phone calendar.
Which days in the next 180 are best to quit smoking?
By traditional Moon-sign and phase lore, 90 days from Wed, Oct 28 to Sun, Apr 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.
Which Moon signs are best for quitting smoking?
In Moon lore, the best signs are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius. Lore describes these as barren signs, used for ending things rather than starting them. That is why they fit a goal like quitting. No other signs are rated as good or ruled out for this activity.
Is the waning Moon the best time to quit smoking?
Yes, in Moon lore the best days fall in the waning phase. Tradition gives things up while the Moon shrinks. The best days combine a waning Moon with one of the six best signs.
Should I quit smoking on a new Moon?
Moon lore points to the waning Moon for quitting, not the new Moon. The new Moon is the start of the waxing cycle, which tradition ties to beginnings and growth. Days for quitting are those where the Moon is shrinking and sits in one of the best signs.
Is a full Moon a good day to quit smoking?
Moon lore does not single out the full Moon for quitting. The full Moon is the point where the Moon stops waxing, and the waning phase that follows is the one tradition links with giving things up. For this activity, the lore looks at the waning phase together with the sign.
Does the Moon sign matter if the Moon is waning?
Yes, in Moon lore both the phase and the sign count. A waning Moon in one of the six barren signs makes a best day for quitting. A waning Moon in another sign does not make the best list.