Lunar Calendar for Saturday, August 7, 2027
Moon in Libra · waxing crescent · lunar day 6
- 32% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 235,067 miles (378,304 km)
At , the Moon moves into Scorpio.
Favorable days for new friendships, romance, and partnerships. Take time for yourself and steer clear of emotional clashes; jealousy sits close today.
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
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Libra is easy and sociable, a fitting time for meetings and for work that needs a good eye.
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 hips, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
Under a waxing Moon, gentle exercises for the hips and glutes are the traditional practice.
On Libra days, tradition says the kidneys are more sensitive to cold, so keep the lower back warm.
Do not put off a trip to the bathroom today; the bladder prefers not to wait.
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
- Fats and oils
Libra days belong to fats and oils. Tradition favors good fats such as nuts, seeds, and fish, and advises caution with fried food, which can feel heavy today.
With the Moon waxing, plenty of plain water or nettle tea is the traditional advice; the kidneys and bladder appreciate it.
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: peppers with olive oil and nuts.
Tip of the day: a spoonful of good cold-pressed oil, flaxseed or olive, on a salad; tradition says the body makes the best use of fats today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
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, Libra days are for herbs meant for the kidneys, the bladder, and the joints.
Plant and water the flowers you want to bloom. Gather herb flowers around noon, when they are fully open.
Libra days are flower days: roses, bulbs, and flowering vegetables such as broccoli get the attention.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
The waxing Moon is the traditional time for budding roses.
The waxing Moon favors the parts of plants above ground; now is the time for spinach, corn salad, and strawberries.
The harvest is coming in: peppers, plums, and early apples.
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 7th?
On August 7, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent, 32% lit, in the sign of Libra. It is day 6 of the lunar cycle.
Is August 7, 2027 a full moon?
No. On August 7, 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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