Lunar Calendar for Saturday, November 8, 2025
Moon in Gemini · waning gibbous · lunar day 18
- 87% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 225,512 miles (362,927 km)
At , the Moon moves into Cancer.
A hectic day. Stay with words, talks, negotiations, and plans, and leave the heavy lifting for later. Good for casual meetings and a visit to family.
Waning gibbous
The Moon is still mostly lit, but the edge that brightened first is now fading. It rises later each evening and lingers into the morning sky. In lunar tradition, the waning weeks favor finishing, clearing, and letting go rather than starting something new.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the highest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from climbing to descending.
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Gemini brings a fresh breeze; news and ideas travel fast.
Lunar day 18
The eighteenth lunar day is a mirror: take an honest look at yourself and give the body a lighter routine.
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 shoulders, arms, hands, and lungs.
Under a waning Moon, the arms and lungs ask for rest. A brisk walk clears the chest; a hard workout does not.
Smokers find Gemini days harder, tradition says, and breathing exercises are the day’s classic practice. Light exercise for the arms and shoulders suits the day; tradition skips the heavy weights.
Warm the fingers and wrists before work with a short palm massage and a drop of oil.
November takes away light and energy: do not fight an earlier bedtime, and use every ray of sun. Hot teas and root vegetables warm the body.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Gemini days are the days of fats and oils in lunar tradition. Nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and oily fish are the day’s focus. A small amount of something sharp, such as a teaspoon of mustard or horseradish, is the traditional companion. Fried and greasy food, on the other hand, is said to sit heavily even in a small portion.
With the Moon waning, fats are said to sit more lightly; tradition pairs them with plenty of vegetables.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
In November, cabbage, kale, leeks, and root vegetables rule, with nuts and dried fruit on the side. Warming soups are the backbone of the table.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: nuts, poppy seeds, and good oils.
Tip of the day: a handful of nuts instead of a sweet, in keeping with the day.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
November is the time to winterize: spread compost or well-rotted manure on the beds, protect tree trunks from rodents and rabbits, and cover young plants with evergreen boughs. Fruit trees can still be planted until the ground freezes. Carrots and parsnips sown into cold soil before winter can give an early spring crop.
Gemini days are flower days: tradition points to the ornamental beds, to broccoli and cauliflower, and to anything you want to bloom.
A waning Moon in winter favors houseplants: repot them, remove dry leaves, and in the cellar you can prepare rootstocks and scions for grafting.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as Brussels sprouts and leeks.
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 November 8th?
On November 8, 2025, the Moon was waning gibbous, 87% lit, in the sign of Gemini. It was day 18 of the lunar cycle.
Is November 8, 2025 a full moon?
No. On November 8, 2025, the Moon was waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was December 4, 2025.
What day is the full moon in November 2025?
The full moon in November 2025 was the Hunter’s Moon on November 5, 2025, at 1:19 PM UTC.
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