FortudayNo. 1 · Nov · Mon
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Mon, Nov 9 · Moon in Scorpio · New Moon
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
Best days to start a project by the Moon · next 180 days
Days are worked out for America/New York, at local noon.
No. 2 · Nov · Tue
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Tue, Nov 10 · Moon in Sagittarius · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 3 · Dec · Wed
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Wed, Dec 9 · Moon in Sagittarius · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 4 · Dec · Thu
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Thu, Dec 10 · Moon in Capricorn · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 5 · Jan · Fri
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Fri, Jan 8 · Moon in Capricorn · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 6 · Jan · SatWeekend
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Sat, Jan 9 · Moon in Aquarius · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 7 · Feb · SatWeekend
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Sat, Feb 6 · Moon in Aquarius · New Moon
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 8 · Feb · SunWeekend
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Sun, Feb 7 · Moon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 9 · Feb · Mon
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Mon, Feb 8 · Moon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
No. 10 · Mar · Mon
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Mon, Mar 8 · Moon in Pisces · New Moon
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
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Top 10
- Nov9MonBestMoon in Scorpio · New Moon
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Nov10TueBestMoon in Sagittarius · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Dec9WedBestMoon in Sagittarius · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Dec10ThuBestMoon in Capricorn · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Jan8FriBestMoon in Capricorn · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Jan9SatBestMoon in Aquarius · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Feb6SatBestMoon in Aquarius · New Moon
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Feb7SunBestMoon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Feb8MonBestMoon in Pisces · Waxing Crescent
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
- Mar8MonBestMoon in Pisces · New Moon
The Moon is just past new — tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow.
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
Scroll the list to see days that Moon lore favors for starting a project, each with its reason, and add any day to your phone calendar. Days are rated by the Moon's phase and sign, so the reason shown tells you what each day has going for it.
Which days in the next 180 are best to start a project?
By traditional Moon-sign and phase lore, 47 days from Tue, Oct 27 to Sat, Apr 24 rate good or better. The nearest is Mon, Nov 9; 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 Moon phase is best to start a project?
In Moon lore, the best days are just past the new Moon. Tradition starts new ventures right after the new Moon, as the light begins to grow. Days between new Moon and first quarter count as good, and days just past new rank highest.
What Moon phase is best for new beginnings?
Moon lore points to the waxing Moon right after the new Moon. Tradition links that stretch with fresh starts because the light is beginning to grow. Practice varies, and some people prefer the exact day of the new Moon.
Which Moon signs are good for starting something?
This site does not single out any Moon signs as best or good for starting a project. It looks at the phase, and it rules out days when the Moon is in a sign that tradition says to avoid. For this activity, no sign is on that avoid list.
Is it okay to start a project when the Moon is waning?
Moon lore does not put the waning Moon among the best times to start. Tradition favors the days between new Moon and first quarter, and this site lists days from that window as its good picks. Many people start projects whenever it suits them, so treat this as a traditional preference only.
Is starting a project by the Moon based on science?
No. The Moon's positions are real astronomy, but the meaning given to them is tradition. Choosing a start day by the Moon is a custom, not something research has shown to change how a project turns out.