Lunar Calendar for Saturday, June 28, 2025
Moon in Leo · waxing crescent · lunar day 4
- 12% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 236,838 miles (381,154 km)
The heart says act big, and courage comes naturally today. A good day for anything that needs self-assurance.
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
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Leo heats steadily—a good climate for big tasks and for work outdoors in the sun.
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 heart, back, diaphragm, blood circulation, and arteries.
Under a waxing Moon, the heart and back respond best to steady, moderate movement rather than strain.
On Leo days, the back tends to complain more, and gentle exercises help, tradition says.
The heart appreciates a walk at a comfortable pace, a little breathless but never exhausted.
In June, think of hydration and sun protection: a high-SPF sunscreen and shade at midday. Tick season is in full swing; check yourself after time in grass and woods.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Leo days are protein-and-fruit days in lunar tradition. Eggs, fish, lean meat, legumes, and nuts are the day’s staples, and fruit is the traditional pick-me-up. Keep portions moderate: tradition holds that the body feels protein more strongly today, for better and for worse.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition favors regular, unhurried meals.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
June is the month of strawberries, cherries, and the first peas; lettuce and young kohlrabi arrive. Light summer meals go well with fresh herbs.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: cherries, strawberries, and peas with egg.
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
June is the month of growth and the first harvest: strawberries, peas, lettuce, and, late in the month, early potatoes. Sow more beans and summer lettuce, and plant out seedlings for the fall harvest: kale, cauliflower, and leeks. Water regularly and mulch.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Leo days are for herbs meant for the heart and circulation.
Fruit and berries picked today are at their juiciest, tradition says, and best eaten fresh.
Leo days are fruit days: tradition points the gardener to tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, berries, and the orchard. Leo is also the sign of warmth, so water well and mulch.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on cauliflower, beans, and summer lettuce.
A fruit day is made for fruiting vegetables and fruit, right now especially strawberries, peas, and beans.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as strawberries, peas, and spring lettuce.
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 June 28th?
On June 28, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent, 12% lit, in the sign of Leo. It was day 4 of the lunar cycle.
Is June 28, 2025 a full moon?
No. On June 28, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was July 10, 2025.
What day is the full moon in June 2025?
The full moon in June 2025 was the Strawberry Moon on June 11, 2025, at 7:44 AM UTC.
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