Lunar Calendar for Wednesday, December 15, 2027
Moon in Cancer · waning gibbous · lunar day 18
- 95% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 226,344 miles (364,265 km)
Cancer days turn feelings inward and deepen them. Home, family, and memory draw more than the world outside. Moods shift quickly, so take things less personally today.
Waning gibbous
The Moon is still mostly lit, but the edge that brightened first is now fading. It rises later each evening and lingers into the morning sky. In lunar tradition, the waning weeks favor finishing, clearing, and letting go rather than starting something new.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Cancer is calm and receptive; plants enjoy the moisture, and the body asks for fluids.
Lunar day 18
The eighteenth lunar day is a mirror: take an honest look at yourself and give the body a lighter routine.
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 chest, breasts, lungs, stomach, liver, and gallbladder.
Under a waning Moon, the stomach and liver appreciate rest and light meals. Tradition names this a good day to take care of the chest and breasts.
Cancer days belong to the chest and the digestion. Tradition holds that alcohol and tobacco weigh on the body more than usual now, and that a late night costs more the next morning. Eat lightly and slowly.
Bitter greens such as arugula, endive, and dandelion are the traditional companions of the liver on Cancer days.
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
- Carbohydrates and starches
Cancer days are starch days in lunar tradition, which also asks for care from anyone with a sensitive gallbladder. Bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta are said to sit well with most people today, though some feel bloated after a small portion.
With the Moon waning, tradition favors potatoes and rice over pastries.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
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: potatoes, porridge, and whole-grain bread.
Tip of the day: a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast; carbohydrates are processed well today, tradition says.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
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.
Cancer days are leaf days: lettuce, spinach, chard, kale, and cabbage get the attention, and watering counts for more than usual. Herbalists gather leaves of herbs for the chest, stomach, and liver on Cancer days.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
A waning Moon in winter favors houseplants: repot them, remove dry leaves, and in the cellar you can prepare rootstocks and scions for grafting.
On leaf days the leafy vegetables and herbs ask for attention: cress and Brussels sprouts.
This is the time to harvest 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 15th?
On December 15, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 95% lit, in the sign of Cancer. It is day 18 of the lunar cycle.
Is December 15, 2027 a full moon?
No. On December 15, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is January 12, 2028.
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.