Lunar Calendar for Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Moon in Capricorn · waning crescent · lunar day 24
- 37% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 251,155 miles (404,195 km)
At , the Moon moves into Aquarius.
Work and obligations come to the fore: tradition, rules, and discipline serve well today. Watch for a drift toward pessimism and needless dissatisfaction.
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 climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Events of the day
- Apogee at —the Moon at its farthest from Earth this orbit, 251,230 miles (404,315 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Capricorn is steady and persistent, made for work that takes stamina.
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 knees, bones, joints, and skin.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the knees and joints, and a deep cleansing of the skin is the traditional practice.
On Capricorn days, tradition favors skin care: shaving, hair removal, and a rich cream are said to have a longer-lasting effect.
Bones need calcium and vitamin D: dairy or fortified alternatives, and some sun in the warmer months.
The change of season leaves many people tired; spend time outdoors and get plenty of daylight. Allergy season begins with the first tree pollen.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Salts and minerals
Capricorn days belong to minerals and salts. Tradition favors home-cooked root vegetables over anything processed. A salt bath in the evening is said to calm both skin and mind.
Under a waning Moon, tradition favors an early, unhurried supper.
In lunar lore, the last days before the new moon prepare the body for a new cycle.
March brings the first spring greens: nettle, wild garlic, and watercress. They are the traditional spring tonic after winter; add them to soups and spreads.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: nettle, wild garlic, and radishes.
Tip of the day: buckwheat, millet, or quinoa instead of white rice adds minerals to the meal.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Root
March opens the sowing season: in the greenhouse or cold frame sow lettuce, radishes, and kohlrabi, and late in the month carrots, peas, and spinach outdoors where the soil has thawed. Tomato seedlings continue indoors. Prune currants and gooseberries, and prepare the beds.
The ideal day to lay out beds and paths; raking and leveling go quickly, and stones and fences set now are said to stand like rock. Dig roots after sunset or before sunrise. Not a day for picking fruit; the valuable part sits below ground.
Capricorn days are root days, and in tradition the days for structure in the garden: building beds, paths, and fences. Herbalists gather herbs for the bones, joints, and skin on Capricorn days.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
Everything that grows below ground is said to do well under a waning Moon; now is the time for carrots, parsnips, and radishes.
On root days it pays to tend what grows underground: carrots, parsnips, and radishes.
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 March 31st?
On March 31, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent, 37% lit, in the sign of Capricorn. It is day 24 of the lunar cycle.
Is March 31, 2027 a full moon?
No. On March 31, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is April 20, 2027.
What day is the full moon in March 2027?
The full moon in March 2027 is the Worm Moon on March 22, 2027, at 10:44 AM UTC.
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