Lunar Calendar for Sunday, October 26, 2025
Moon in Sagittarius · waxing crescent · lunar day 5
- 21% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 250,777 miles (403,587 km)
At , the Moon moves into Capricorn.
The appetite for movement and freedom grows, and heading out beats sitting still. A good day for bold decisions made with perspective.
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.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the lowest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from descending to climbing.
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Sagittarius is lively; the energy is best spent in motion.
Lunar day 5
The fifth lunar day favors food and the body; eat well, since the body is said to make good use of what it gets today.
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 thighs and veins.
Under a waxing Moon, moderate exercise and a massage for the thighs are the traditional care; long hikes and hard climbs can wait.
On Sagittarius days, tradition favors a shorter route and a gentle pace on a bike ride or a hike, and legs raised for a while in the evening.
A cool rinse for the legs, from the ankles upward, is a classic end to the day.
October opens the season of coughs and colds: frequent hand washing and fresh air are the cheapest prevention. Raw weather calls for warm feet and dry shoes.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Sagittarius days belong to protein and fruit. Tradition favors a simple protein at each meal and fresh fruit instead of sweets. If meat tends to sit heavily, legumes and eggs are the lighter route today.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition keeps the protein portions modest.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
October belongs to pumpkins, apples, nuts, and cabbage. Warm dishes of root vegetables suit the shorter days.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: nuts, legumes, and apples.
Tip of the day: notice how you feel after meat; on a protein day the body says clearly how much it can take.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
October closes the harvest: late apples, pumpkins, cabbage, and the last root vegetables go into storage, and the walnuts come down. Plant garlic and overwintering onions; it is also a good time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Dig over the beds and put the garden to bed for winter.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Sagittarius days are for herbs meant for the veins and circulation.
Tradition calls this the best day to gather ripe fruit and seed, though the fruit is for eating right away.
Sagittarius days are fruit days with a leaning toward seeds: tradition favors sowing and harvesting fruiting crops and collecting seed for next year.
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 favors the parts of plants above ground; now is the time for berry bushes and fruit trees.
On fruit days everything that bears fruit asks for attention: fruit trees, berry bushes, and late apples.
The harvest is coming in: parsnips, late apples, and pumpkins.
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 October 26th?
On October 26, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent, 21% lit, in the sign of Sagittarius. It was day 5 of the lunar cycle.
Is October 26, 2025 a full moon?
No. On October 26, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was November 5, 2025.
What day is the full moon in October 2025?
The full moon in October 2025 was the Harvest Moon on October 7, 2025, at 3:48 AM UTC.
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