Lunar Calendar for Thursday, May 6, 2027
Moon in Taurus · new moon · lunar day 1
- 0% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 231,653 miles (372,809 km)
Taurus days slow the pace and favor what lasts. Thoughts and reactions take their time, and what you start, you tend to finish. Expect a stubborn streak in yourself and in others.
New moon
The Moon and the Sun stand on the same side of Earth today, so the unlit half faces us and the Moon stays hidden near the Sun’s glare. The lunar cycle starts over. In lunar tradition, these are days for planning and starting fresh rather than pushing hard.
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
- 🌑 New moon at —a new lunar cycle begins
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 1
The first lunar day favors setting intentions: put into words what you want from the new cycle. Leave big deeds for later.
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.
Taurus days are the throat days of lunar tradition. The teeth and ears are said to be more sensitive now.
Keep the May new moon light: fresh herbs, salads, and plenty of fluids. Movement outdoors suits the day.
If you talk a lot, spare the voice with pauses and warm drinks without ice.
May favors exercise outdoors; build fitness gradually. Do not underestimate the first strong sun: half an hour of it is plenty at first, and a hat helps.
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.
The new moon is a traditional day of light eating: in lunar lore the body lets go most willingly at this point of the cycle.
May brings asparagus, strawberries, young lettuce, and radishes. Fresh dairy with spring vegetables makes a simple May meal.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: radishes, asparagus, and young lettuce.
Tip of the day: steam vegetables or cook them in little water, so more of their minerals stay on the plate.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Root
May belongs to planting out: once your last frost date has passed, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchini can go outdoors. Sow beans and corn, and plant celeriac and leeks. Harvest the first lettuce and radishes, and late in the month the first strawberries.
Root crops lifted on Taurus days are said to keep longest in storage.
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.
On root days it pays to tend what grows underground: radishes and celeriac.
The harvest is coming in: radishes, the first strawberries, and 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 May 6th?
On May 6, 2027, the Moon is new, 0% lit, in the sign of Taurus. It is day 1 of the lunar cycle.
Is May 6, 2027 a full moon?
No. On May 6, 2027, the Moon is new. The nearest full moon after that date is May 20, 2027.
What day is the full moon in May 2027?
The full moon in May 2027 is the Flower Moon on May 20, 2027, at 10:59 AM UTC.
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