Lunar Calendar for Thursday, April 22, 2027
Moon in Scorpio · waning gibbous · lunar day 16
- 97% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 242,210 miles (389,800 km)
Scorpio days run deep. Attention turns inward, secrets attract, and surface answers do not satisfy. Good for focused work that needs resolve, less so for small talk.
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 Scorpio is an intense one in tradition; feelings tend to run high.
Lunar day 16
The sixteenth lunar day favors balance and moderation: calm work, a clean space, and order in your things.
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.
Tradition says the belly is more sensitive today; choose looser clothing and comfort.
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
- 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.
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: potatoes and the first spring salads with 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
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.
A good day for gathering spices and herbs of every kind.
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.
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 beets, early potatoes, and carrots.
A leaf day supports leafy vegetables and herbs, right now especially lettuce, dill, and cabbage.
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 22nd?
On April 22, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 97% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It is day 16 of the lunar cycle.
Is April 22, 2027 a full moon?
No. On April 22, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is May 20, 2027.
What day is the full moon in April 2027?
The full moon in April 2027 is the Pink Moon on April 20, 2027, at 10:27 PM UTC.
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