Lunar Calendar for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Moon in Taurus · waxing crescent · lunar day 6
- 37% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 230,003 miles (370,154 km)
At , the Moon moves into Gemini.
Persistence is the strongest tool today, and slow, steady effort pays off. Stubbornness runs high, so pick your battles.
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
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Taurus favors patient, concentrated work. Hurrying does not pay today.
Lunar day 6
The sixth lunar day is a day of words: conversations, letters, and reconciliations come more easily.
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 throat, vocal cords, thyroid, teeth, jaw, neck, tonsils, and ears.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition favors gentle care for the neck and throat: slow neck stretches, a warm compress, and no heavy lifting that strains the shoulders and jaw.
Taurus days are the throat days of lunar tradition. The teeth and ears are said to be more sensitive now.
If you talk a lot, spare the voice with pauses and warm drinks without ice.
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
Taurus days are the days of minerals and salts in lunar tradition. Mineral-rich vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts are the day’s focus; the craving for salt may be stronger, so season with a light hand.
Under a waxing Moon, a mineral-rich salad suits the day, tradition says.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
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: a broth of root vegetables with a pinch of unrefined salt, a simple mineral-rich dish from the pot.
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.
A good day to prepare beds for root crops and, in the herb-gathering tradition, to pick herbs meant for the throat and neck.
Taurus days are root days: carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, and garlic get the attention. Herbalists who follow the Moon gather herbs for the throat and ears on Taurus days.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on spinach, tomatoes, and broccoli.
On root days it pays to tend what grows underground: radishes, onion sets, and carrots.
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 5th?
On March 5, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent, 37% lit, in the sign of Taurus. It was day 6 of the lunar cycle.
Is March 5, 2025 a full moon?
No. On March 5, 2025, the Moon was a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was March 14, 2025.
What day is the full moon in March 2025?
The full moon in March 2025 was the Worm Moon on March 14, 2025, at 6:55 AM UTC.
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