Lunar Calendar for Wednesday, December 1, 2027
Moon in Capricorn · waxing crescent · lunar day 4
- 11% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 248,626 miles (400,125 km)
Capricorn days clear the mind and point it in one direction. Stray thoughts fade, and long-term goals come into focus. Discipline pays off, just not immediately.
Waxing crescent
A crescent of the Moon is lit, and it grows a little each evening. Look for it in the western sky after sunset. In lunar tradition, the waxing Moon stands for building up: intake, growth, and new efforts all trend upward.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Element of the day
- Element
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Capricorn is steady and persistent, made for work that takes stamina.
Lunar day 4
The fourth lunar day asks you to slow down: a calm schedule, time with the people close to you, and undemanding tasks.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the knees, bones, joints, and skin.
Under a waxing Moon, care and strengthening of the joints count for more: warm up well and move gently.
On Capricorn days, tradition favors skin care: shaving, hair removal, and a rich cream are said to have a longer-lasting effect.
The skin appreciates moisture: reach for a body lotion or an oil after the shower.
December is hard on sleep and digestion: keep bedtimes regular, even between holiday parties. Balance dry indoor heat with fresh air and fluids.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Salts and minerals
Capricorn days belong to minerals and salts. Tradition favors home-cooked root vegetables over anything processed. A salt bath in the evening is said to calm both skin and mind.
A waxing Moon favors mineral-rich meals; leafy greens and seeds are the traditional choice.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
December offers the winter classics: cabbage, beets, dried fruit, nuts, and citrus for vitamin C. Between holiday feasts, give the body lighter days too.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: cabbage, beets, and citrus.
Tip of the day: a broth of root vegetables with a pinch of unrefined salt, a simple mineral-rich dish from the pot.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Root
December lets the soil rest: beds covered with leaves or evergreen boughs come through winter better. Check stored produce and tools, and keep the bird feeders full. Cress grows on the windowsill, and next year’s bed plan grows in the warmth of the house.
Capricorn days are root days, and in tradition the days for structure in the garden: building beds, paths, and fences. Herbalists gather herbs for the bones, joints, and skin on Capricorn days.
Rootstocks stored in the cellar can be bench-grafted now.
In winter, move lunar gardening indoors: under a waxing Moon, windowsill sowings are said to do well, and cress, sprouts, and potted herbs to grow faster.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as Brussels sprouts.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is December 1st?
On December 1, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent, 11% lit, in the sign of Capricorn. It is day 4 of the lunar cycle.
Is December 1, 2027 a full moon?
No. On December 1, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is December 13, 2027.
What day is the full moon in December 2027?
The full moon in December 2027 is the Cold Moon on December 13, 2027, at 4:09 PM UTC.
The whole month day by day: lunar calendar December 2027; the whole year at a glance: lunar calendar 2027.