Lunar Calendar for Monday, March 17, 2025
Moon in Scorpio · waning gibbous · lunar day 18
- 91% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 252,106 miles (405,726 km)
At , the Moon moves into Scorpio.
The day pulls toward depth, and half measures will not do. A good time to get to the bottom of a problem.
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.
Events of the day
- Apogee at —the Moon at its farthest from Earth this orbit, 252,116 miles (405,742 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Scorpio is an intense one in tradition; feelings tend to run high.
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 reproductive organs and urinary tract.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the lower belly best. An early night and a cup of chamomile tea are the traditional measures.
Scorpio days belong to the lower belly, and lunar tradition advises against hair removal on these days.
Yarrow or lady’s mantle tea is the traditional herbal companion on Scorpio days.
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
- Carbohydrates and starches
Scorpio days belong to carbohydrates. Whole grains, potatoes, and legumes are the day’s staples, and tradition keeps bread, pasta, and rice to modest portions.
Under a waning Moon, tradition trims the carbohydrates and adds vegetables.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
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: potatoes, barley, and whole-grain bread.
Tip of the day: baked potatoes in their skins make a full meal today; a yogurt dip and vegetables are enough.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
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.
An excellent day to gather nettle leaves: in the morning after the dew, from young plants, since older ones are said to carry a lot of nitrogen. Nettle tea has a surprisingly pleasant taste and is at its best now, tradition says.
Scorpio days are leaf days: leafy greens, herbs, and watering get the attention. Herbalists gather herbs for the bladder and the reproductive organs on Scorpio days.
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.
A waning Moon is said to strengthen roots, so focus on radishes, onion sets, and carrots.
On leaf days the leafy vegetables and herbs ask for attention: spinach and kohlrabi.
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 17th?
On March 17, 2025, the Moon was waning gibbous, 91% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It was day 18 of the lunar cycle.
Is March 17, 2025 a full moon?
No. On March 17, 2025, the Moon was waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was April 13, 2025.
What day is the full moon in March 2025?
The full moon in March 2025 was the Worm Moon on March 14, 2025, at 6:55 AM UTC.
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