Lunar Calendar for Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Moon in Taurus · waxing gibbous · lunar day 9
- 67% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 230,048 miles (370,226 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.
Waxing gibbous
More than half of the Moon is lit, and the disk fills out night by night toward the full moon. It dominates the late-evening sky. In lunar tradition, the days before a full moon are the peak of the building phase, when projects and preparations come to a head.
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 9
The ninth lunar day tends to be harder: do not overestimate your strength, avoid conflict, and rest.
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.
Keep the neck and ears out of the draft; a scarf is not overcautious today.
January is short on daylight: step outside at midday for at least a quarter of an hour, since even a gray sky is far brighter than indoor light. Keep a regular sleep schedule, and look to food for vitamin D; the winter sun is too low to make much of it.
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.
Before the full moon, tradition holds, food nourishes most: an ideal time to top up minerals and vitamins.
January cooking rests on the stored harvest: cabbage and sauerkraut, root vegetables, winter squash, apples, and nuts. Citrus is at its best now, and fermented vegetables add vitamin C of their own.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: sauerkraut, beets, and apples.
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
January in the garden belongs to planning: draw up the planting plan, order seeds, and check stored produce, discarding anything that has started to rot. Keep the bird feeders full. Prune apple and pear trees only on frost-free days; cuts heal poorly in a hard freeze.
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.
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.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as kale and 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 January 8th?
On January 8, 2025, the Moon was waxing gibbous, 67% lit, in the sign of Taurus. It was day 9 of the lunar cycle.
Is January 8, 2025 a full moon?
No. On January 8, 2025, the Moon was waxing gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was January 13, 2025.
What day is the full moon in January 2025?
The full moon in January 2025 was the Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025, at 10:27 PM UTC.
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