Lunar Calendar for Sunday, December 5, 2027
Moon in Pisces · waxing crescent · lunar day 8
- 43% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 250,924 miles (403,823 km)
At , the Moon moves into Pisces.
Pisces days wake the imagination and soften the edges. Intuition leads better than logic, and others’ needs come first. Keep a boundary or two.
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 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.
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Pisces is gentle and slow, suited to reflection and unhurried work.
Lunar day 8
The eighth lunar day favors change and forgiveness: settle old disputes and start with a clean slate.
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 feet, soles, and toes.
Under a waxing Moon, care for the feet counts for more, starting with a rich cream for the heels.
Pisces days belong to the feet. A foot massage or acupressure on the soles is the day’s classic practice, tradition says.
The day’s foot massage needs only five minutes before sleep and a drop of oil.
December is hard on sleep and digestion: keep bedtimes regular, even between holiday parties. Balance dry indoor heat with fresh air and fluids.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Carbohydrates and starches
Pisces days are starch days. Potatoes, rice, grains, and bread are said to nourish well today, and lettuce is said to be at its juiciest and tastiest. Keep portions modest if bloating is a familiar guest.
With the Moon waxing, a bowl of rice or potatoes satisfies, tradition says.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
December offers the winter classics: cabbage, beets, dried fruit, nuts, and citrus for vitamin C. Between holiday feasts, give the body lighter days too.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: potatoes, porridge, and whole-grain bread.
Tip of the day: brown rice or whole-wheat pasta instead of white; on a carbohydrate day, slow, steady energy is welcome.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
December lets the soil rest: beds covered with leaves or evergreen boughs come through winter better. Check stored produce and tools, and keep the bird feeders full. Cress grows on the windowsill, and next year’s bed plan grows in the warmth of the house.
Pisces days are leaf days: tradition favors sowing and planting everything grown for its leaves, and generous watering. Herbalists gather leaves on Pisces days too, though tradition rates Cancer and Scorpio days higher.
Rootstocks stored in the cellar can be bench-grafted now.
In winter, move lunar gardening indoors: under a waxing Moon, windowsill sowings are said to do well, and cress, sprouts, and potted herbs to grow faster.
On leaf days the leafy vegetables and herbs ask for attention: cress and Brussels sprouts.
The harvest is coming in: Brussels sprouts.
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 December 5th?
On December 5, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent, 43% lit, in the sign of Pisces. It is day 8 of the lunar cycle.
Is December 5, 2027 a full moon?
No. On December 5, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is December 13, 2027.
What day is the full moon in December 2027?
The full moon in December 2027 is the Cold Moon on December 13, 2027, at 4:09 PM UTC.
The whole month day by day: lunar calendar December 2027; the whole year at a glance: lunar calendar 2027.