Lunar Calendar for Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Moon in Gemini · waning gibbous · lunar day 21
- 71% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 236,678 miles (380,897 km)
At , the Moon moves into Gemini.
Thoughts flutter and words come easily. Gemini days suit conversation, writing, and quick errands; focusing on one thing is harder.
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.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the highest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from climbing to descending.
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Gemini brings a fresh breeze; news and ideas travel fast.
Lunar day 21
The twenty-first lunar day is active and creative: tackle what you have long been putting off.
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 shoulders, arms, hands, and lungs.
Under a waning Moon, the arms and lungs ask for rest. A brisk walk clears the chest; a hard workout does not.
Smokers find Gemini days harder, tradition says, and breathing exercises are the day’s classic practice. Light exercise for the arms and shoulders suits the day; tradition skips the heavy weights.
Warm the fingers and wrists before work with a short palm massage and a drop of oil.
September is a good time to get used to cool showers, while the weather is still mild. The work and school rhythm returns; regular sleep helps.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Gemini days are the days of fats and oils in lunar tradition. Nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and oily fish are the day’s focus. A small amount of something sharp, such as a teaspoon of mustard or horseradish, is the traditional companion. Fried and greasy food, on the other hand, is said to sit heavily even in a small portion.
With the Moon waning, fats are said to sit more lightly; tradition pairs them with plenty of vegetables.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
September brings grapes, apples, pears, and plums, and the squash season begins. Autumn fruit is a natural source of energy as the days grow cooler.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: the first walnuts and autumn salads with oil.
Tip of the day: a spoonful of good cold-pressed oil, flaxseed or olive, on a salad; tradition says the body makes the best use of fats today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
September belongs to the fall harvest: apples, pears, grapes, potatoes, and root vegetables for storage. Sow spinach and corn salad to overwinter. Start a compost pile from the crop residue.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Gemini days are for herbs meant for the lungs and for easing tense muscles.
A good day to gather flowers meant for drying; tradition says they dry better now.
Gemini days are flower days: tradition points to the ornamental beds, to broccoli and cauliflower, and to anything you want to bloom.
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.
This is the time to harvest potatoes, carrots, and beets.
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 September 21st?
On September 21, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 71% lit, in the sign of Gemini. It is day 21 of the lunar cycle.
Is September 21, 2027 a full moon?
No. On September 21, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is October 15, 2027.
What day is the full moon in September 2027?
The full moon in September 2027 is the Harvest Moon on September 15, 2027, at 11:04 PM UTC.
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