Lunar Calendar for Wednesday, July 7, 2027
Moon in Virgo · waxing crescent · lunar day 4
- 16% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 226,288 miles (364,175 km)
At , the Moon moves into Virgo.
Order in small things pays today, and what you organize now tends to stay organized. The body appreciates moderation and cleanliness.
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
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Virgo lends itself to practical, exacting tasks; hands and mind both work reliably.
Lunar day 4
The fourth lunar day asks you to slow down: a calm schedule, time with the people close to you, and undemanding tasks.
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 digestive tract, small intestine, colon, nerves, spleen, and pancreas.
Under a waxing Moon, gentle exercises for the belly are the traditional practice.
Virgo days belong to the digestion and the nerves. Tradition also counts them as skin-care days: masks for the face, hair, and body are said to work well now. Keep portions small.
After a meal, take a short walk instead of lying down.
Hot July days go easier with plenty of fluids and light meals; wait out the worst heat in the shade. Watch for overheating, especially in children and older adults.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Salts and minerals
Virgo days are mineral days. Root vegetables are the traditional stars: carrots, potatoes, beets, radishes, onions, garlic, and parsnips. Reach for mineral water and go easy on added salt even if the appetite for it grows.
With the Moon waxing, tradition advises going easy on fats.
As the Moon begins to wax, lunar lore says the body switches to storing, so what you eat matters more.
July offers raspberries, currants, blueberries, cucumbers, and zucchini. In the heat, salads, cold soups, and plenty of fluids suit the body.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: cucumbers, zucchini, and summer salads.
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
July is the peak of the season: cucumbers, zucchini, the first tomatoes, garlic, raspberries, and currants come in. In the freed-up beds, sow summer radishes, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall. Late in the month, plant a new strawberry bed.
The right time to prepare the soil for root vegetables. Tradition says not to gather herb leaves today; the valuable part sits in the root.
Virgo days are root days, and in lunar gardening lore the most reliable of them: whatever supports root growth is said to work better now than on other days. Herbalists gather herbs for the digestion and the nerves on Virgo days.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall.
On root days it pays to tend what grows underground: summer radishes and garlic.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as raspberries, currants, and cucumbers.
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 July 7th?
On July 7, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent, 16% lit, in the sign of Virgo. It is day 4 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 7, 2027 a full moon?
No. On July 7, 2027, the Moon is a waxing crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is July 18, 2027.
What day is the full moon in July 2027?
The full moon in July 2027 is the Buck Moon on July 18, 2027, at 3:45 PM UTC.
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