Lunar Calendar for Monday, March 1, 2027
Moon in Sagittarius · waning crescent · lunar day 23
- 38% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 250,666 miles (403,408 km)
At , the Moon moves into Capricorn.
The appetite for movement and freedom grows, and heading out beats sitting still. A good day for bold decisions made with perspective.
Waning crescent
Only a crescent remains, visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. The lunar cycle is closing. In lunar tradition, these quiet days suit rest and wrapping up—the next new moon is near.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the lowest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from descending to climbing.
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Sagittarius is lively; the energy is best spent in motion.
Lunar day 23
The twenty-third lunar day calls for saving your strength: simple work, modest plans, and household matters.
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 thighs and veins.
Under a waning Moon, the thighs and veins appreciate rest and light exercise only.
On Sagittarius days, tradition favors a shorter route and a gentle pace on a bike ride or a hike, and legs raised for a while in the evening.
Choose clothes that do not pinch at the waist or behind the knees; the veins appreciate an easy fit.
The change of season leaves many people tired; spend time outdoors and get plenty of daylight. Allergy season begins with the first tree pollen.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Sagittarius days belong to protein and fruit. Tradition favors a simple protein at each meal and fresh fruit instead of sweets. If meat tends to sit heavily, legumes and eggs are the lighter route today.
Under a waning Moon, a lighter protein day suits the body, tradition says.
In lunar lore, the last days before the new moon prepare the body for a new cycle.
March brings the first spring greens: nettle, wild garlic, and watercress. They are the traditional spring tonic after winter; add them to soups and spreads.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: eggs, cottage cheese, and the first spring herbs.
Tip of the day: yogurt with fruit for breakfast covers both of the day’s foods in one bowl.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
March opens the sowing season: in the greenhouse or cold frame sow lettuce, radishes, and kohlrabi, and late in the month carrots, peas, and spinach outdoors where the soil has thawed. Tomato seedlings continue indoors. Prune currants and gooseberries, and prepare the beds.
Fruit picked today keeps well, tradition says. A good day to turn and spread compost.
Sagittarius days are fruit days with a leaning toward seeds: tradition favors sowing and harvesting fruiting crops and collecting seed for next year.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
On this month’s list for the waning Moon: onion sets, carrots, and parsnips.
A fruit day is made for fruiting vegetables and fruit, right now especially tomatoes and peas.
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 March 1st?
On March 1, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent, 38% lit, in the sign of Sagittarius. It is day 23 of the lunar cycle.
Is March 1, 2027 a full moon?
No. On March 1, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is March 22, 2027.
What day is the full moon in March 2027?
The full moon in March 2027 is the Worm Moon on March 22, 2027, at 10:44 AM UTC.
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