Lunar Calendar for Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Moon in Libra · waxing crescent · lunar day 4
- 11% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 247,984 miles (399,091 km)
Libra days lean toward harmony, beauty, and company. Tact comes easily; firm decisions do not. A fair compromise is worth more today than a quick win.
Waxing crescent
A crescent of the Moon is lit, and it grows a little each evening. Look for it in the western sky after sunset. In lunar tradition, the waxing Moon stands for building up: intake, growth, and new efforts all trend upward.
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
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Libra is easy and sociable, a fitting time for meetings and for work that needs a good eye.
Lunar day 4
The fourth lunar day asks you to slow down: a calm schedule, time with the people close to you, and undemanding tasks.
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 hips, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
Under a waxing Moon, gentle exercises for the hips and glutes are the traditional practice.
On Libra days, tradition says the kidneys are more sensitive to cold, so keep the lower back warm.
Cranberries and unsweetened cranberry juice are the traditional companions of the urinary tract.
August is still warm, but the evenings cool down; change into dry clothes quickly after swimming. Ease the vacation sleep schedule back gradually, since the body adjusts slowly.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Libra days belong to fats and oils. Tradition favors good fats such as nuts, seeds, and fish, and advises caution with fried food, which can feel heavy today.
With the Moon waxing, plenty of plain water or nettle tea is the traditional advice; the kidneys and bladder appreciate it.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
August is the richest month of the year: tomatoes, peppers, melons, plums, the first apples, and corn. Eat what has just ripened; seasonal and local tastes best.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: peppers with olive oil and nuts.
Tip of the day: an avocado or nut spread on whole-grain bread is the ideal quick meal today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
August is the month of harvest and preserving: tomatoes, peppers, plums, and early apples ripen, and the onions are ready to pull. Plant strawberries, and sow spinach, corn salad, and fall radishes. Late summer is also the time to bud-graft roses and fruit trees.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Libra days are for herbs meant for the kidneys, the bladder, and the joints.
Plant and water the flowers you want to bloom. Gather herb flowers around noon, when they are fully open.
Libra days are flower days: roses, bulbs, and flowering vegetables such as broccoli get the attention.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
The waxing Moon is the traditional time for budding roses.
On this month’s list for the waxing Moon: corn salad, strawberries, and spinach.
This is the time to harvest onions, tomatoes, and peppers.
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 August 26th?
On August 26, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent, 11% lit, in the sign of Libra. It was day 4 of the lunar cycle.
Is August 26, 2025 a full moon?
No. On August 26, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was September 7, 2025.
What day is the full moon in August 2025?
The full moon in August 2025 was the Sturgeon Moon on August 9, 2025, at 7:55 AM UTC.
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