Lunar Calendar for Monday, April 21, 2025
Moon in Aquarius · last quarter · lunar day 24
- 46% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 238,375 miles (383,627 km)
Aquarius days bring ideas one after another. Write the good ones down before they vanish as fast as they came. Any restriction, physical or mental, chafes more than usual.
Last quarter
Half of the Moon is lit again—the mirror of the first quarter. It rises around midnight and stands high in the morning sky. Tradition treats the last quarter as a time to review, release, and clear space before the next cycle.
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.
Events of the day
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Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Aquarius favors teamwork and inventive solutions; the head is clear and quick.
Lunar day 24
The twenty-fourth lunar day favors physical strength and building: construction, repairs, and training.
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 calves, shins, heels, ankles, and veins.
Under a waning Moon, the lower legs appreciate rest.
Aquarius days belong to the lower legs. A draft is unwelcome today, tradition says, and varicose veins can complain. Lying on your back with your legs up against a wall is the traditional rest for tired legs.
A cool shower on the shins is a classic refresher after a long day.
April is the peak of spring allergies; rinse your face and hair after time outdoors. Changeable weather calls for dressing in layers.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Aquarius days are fat-and-oil days. Seeds, nuts, good oils, and avocado are the traditional staples; greasy fast food is said to weigh on the body today. Tradition also calls this the best day for pressing oil from seeds.
Under a waning Moon, fats are said to sit more lightly.
In the last quarter, the body is said to shed water more easily. Bitter and diuretic foods are the traditional helpers: chicory, celery, and parsley.
April is the month of spinach, radishes, and the first green onions; wild garlic is at its peak. Light spring meals suit the body better than heavy dishes.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: olive oil on spring salads, and seeds.
Tip of the day: a handful of nuts instead of a sweet, in keeping with the day.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
April is the main sowing month: carrots, beets, lettuce, and dill go outdoors, and early potatoes, cabbage, and kohlrabi are planted. Start cucumbers, squash, and zucchini indoors. Watch for late frosts; keep tender seedlings under cover for now.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Aquarius days are for herbs meant for the breath and for easing tense muscles.
A good day to gather flowers meant for drying; they dry better now, tradition says.
Aquarius days are flower days, and in tradition the least favorable days for sowing and transplanting; use them for the ornamental garden and for cutting flowers.
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: carrots, beets, and early potatoes.
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 April 21st?
On April 21, 2025, the Moon was at last quarter, 46% lit, in the sign of Aquarius. It was day 24 of the lunar cycle.
Is April 21, 2025 a full moon?
No. On April 21, 2025, the Moon was at last quarter. The nearest full moon after that date was May 12, 2025.
What day is the full moon in April 2025?
The full moon in April 2025 was the Pink Moon on April 13, 2025, at 12:22 AM UTC.
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