Lunar Calendar for Thursday, May 20, 2027
Moon in Scorpio · full moon · lunar day 15
- 100% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 244,840 miles (394,032 km)
At , the Moon moves into Sagittarius.
Feelings run deep and intuition is sharp. Scorpio days suit concentrated work and plain truth. Keep passions in hand.
Full moon
The Moon stands opposite the Sun and its whole face is lit. It rises around sunset and shines all night. In lunar tradition, the full moon marks a turning point: what was building culminates, and the weeks of letting go begin.
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
- 🌕 Full moon at —the Flower Moon
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 15
The fifteenth lunar day asks for restraint: avoid temptations and sharp reactions.
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.
Scorpio days belong to the lower belly, and lunar tradition advises against hair removal on these days.
The May full moon invites you out: an evening walk in the moonlight is a natural way to end the day.
Yarrow or lady’s mantle tea is the traditional herbal companion on Scorpio days.
May favors exercise outdoors; build fitness gradually. Do not underestimate the first strong sun: half an hour of it is plenty at first, and a hat helps.
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.
At the full moon the body is said to absorb everything, including what you would rather it did not: skip heavy meals, alcohol, and second helpings.
May brings asparagus, strawberries, young lettuce, and radishes. Fresh dairy with spring vegetables makes a simple May meal.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: new potatoes and asparagus.
Tip of the day: brown rice or whole-wheat pasta instead of white; on a carbohydrate day, slow, steady energy is welcome.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
May belongs to planting out: once your last frost date has passed, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchini can go outdoors. Sow beans and corn, and plant celeriac and leeks. Harvest the first lettuce and radishes, and late in the month the first strawberries.
A good day for gathering spices and herbs of every kind.
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.
On leaf days the leafy vegetables and herbs ask for attention: lettuce and leeks.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as lettuce, radishes, and the first strawberries.
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 May 20th?
On May 20, 2027, the Moon is full, 100% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It is day 15 of the lunar cycle.
Is May 20, 2027 a full moon?
Yes. The Moon is full on May 20, 2027, reaching the exact full phase at 10:59 AM UTC—the Flower Moon.
What day is the full moon in May 2027?
The full moon in May 2027 is the Flower Moon on May 20, 2027, at 10:59 AM UTC.
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