Lunar Calendar for Thursday, January 23, 2025
Moon in Scorpio · waning crescent · lunar day 24
- 35% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 249,091 miles (400,873 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 crescent
Only a crescent remains, visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. The lunar cycle is closing. In lunar tradition, these quiet days suit rest and wrapping up—the next new moon is near.
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 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 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.
January is short on daylight: step outside at midday for at least a quarter of an hour, since even a gray sky is far brighter than indoor light. Keep a regular sleep schedule, and look to food for vitamin D; the winter sun is too low to make much of it.
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 last days before the new moon prepare the body for a new cycle.
January cooking rests on the stored harvest: cabbage and sauerkraut, root vegetables, winter squash, apples, and nuts. Citrus is at its best now, and fermented vegetables add vitamin C of their own.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: potatoes, barley, and oatmeal.
Tip of the day: a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast; carbohydrates are processed well today, tradition says.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
January in the garden belongs to planning: draw up the planting plan, order seeds, and check stored produce, discarding anything that has started to rot. Keep the bird feeders full. Prune apple and pear trees only on frost-free days; cuts heal poorly in a hard freeze.
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.
Leafy vegetables taste better after a frost. Harvest only when it is not freezing, and gently.
A waning Moon in winter favors houseplants: repot them, remove dry leaves, and in the cellar you can prepare rootstocks and scions for grafting.
On leaf days the leafy vegetables and herbs ask for attention: cress, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as Brussels sprouts and kale.
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 January 23rd?
On January 23, 2025, the Moon was a waning crescent, 35% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It was day 24 of the lunar cycle.
Is January 23, 2025 a full moon?
No. On January 23, 2025, the Moon was a waning crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was February 12, 2025.
What day is the full moon in January 2025?
The full moon in January 2025 was the Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025, at 10:27 PM UTC.
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