Lunar Calendar for Tuesday, August 3, 2027
Moon in Leo · waxing crescent · lunar day 2
- 2% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 222,960 miles (358,820 km)
At , the Moon moves into Virgo.
Fun and a zest for life take the stage, and everyone performs a little. Leo days also call for looking after those who need help; possessiveness, though, wears on relationships.
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 2
The second lunar day suits beginnings; what you commit to today is said to have the strength to last the whole cycle.
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.
A contrast shower, alternating warm and cool water, is an old folk custom.
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
- 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.
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: plums, the first apples, and legumes.
Tip of the day: a bean spread or a lentil soup makes a filling meal of plant protein.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
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, 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.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
The waxing Moon is the traditional time for budding roses.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on strawberries, spinach, and corn salad.
On fruit days everything that bears fruit asks for attention: peppers, plums, and early apples.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as plums, early apples, and onions.
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 3rd?
On August 3, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent, 2% lit, in the sign of Leo. It is day 2 of the lunar cycle.
Is August 3, 2027 a full moon?
No. On August 3, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is August 17, 2027.
What day is the full moon in August 2027?
The full moon in August 2027 is the Sturgeon Moon on August 17, 2027, at 7:29 AM UTC.
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