A day of wisdom, of gaining and using knowledge

An unfavourable and unlucky day, a special day — an energetic turning-point occurs. Yet the energy of this day strengthens the mental faculties: on this day new knowledge is especially well absorbed, and new ideas and solutions come. It is the best day for sages and philosophers. You should be an altruist — teach others, pass on your experience, prepare pupils, show generosity, or simply accumulate knowledge. Historical searches and the study of your own roots, and archival work, are also practised. It is good to devote this day to study, to acquiring skills and crafts. A period of studying secret knowledge and putting it to use. Today we gain the ability to 'read between the lines'. Information may come even 'from above'. Merely by watching some scene in the street, we can find the answer to a question that has long troubled us. Solve your problems and reach your goals with the knowledge you gain — the day favours it. But remember: the knowledge you gain may be used only for good, or it will turn against you.

Dreams

Dreams usually come true, especially those in colour. There may be revelations in a dream. They bring us new knowledge and information for solving problems. Treat them attentively — they will help you change for the better, if understood rightly.

New ventures

An unlucky day, especially for new undertakings and ventures.

Making decisions

An unfavourable day for making decisions.

Business

You may attend to business, but important matters are best postponed.

Money

You may carry out minor financial operations.

Real estate

Property dealings are best postponed.

Trade

An unfavourable day for trading.

Legal matters

A poor day for hashing things out.

Scientific research

A suitable day for research.

The arts

A good time for pursuing the arts.

Creativity

Suited to continuing creative work.

Study

An ideal day for studying and sitting exams.

Socializing

A poor time for socializing; try to keep your emotions in check. Numerous contacts are not advised.

Clearing the air

Put off hashing things out to another day.

Dealing with superiors

Contact with your superiors promises nothing good.

Changing jobs

An unfavourable day for changing your workplace.

Travel

Travel is best postponed.

Moving house

A move is best postponed.

Rest

Suited to rest.

Physical exertion

Well suited to physical activity, but better not to make any sudden movements.

Housework

Suited to small tasks around the home.

Marriage

A wedding or engagement is better moved to another day.

Sex

Best to keep a sense of moderation in intimacy.

Conception

Children conceived on this day are sages and scholars, champions of the Law — true or false — and reliable defenders. Kind keepers of the old ways, seeking the eternal in life.

Those born on this day

They will be gifted, honest and active people, though a certain cynicism is often characteristic of them. They will live to a ripe old age. In their highest expression, they are keepers of wisdom and tradition, able to penetrate the meaning of all things and to master any science. In their lowest, they are conservatives, marked by a static worldview and convinced of their monopoly on the truth.

Diet

Ideal for a festive feast. It is recommended to eat plenty and to load up the stomach. Plant food, however, is preferable.

Alcohol

Alcohol is permissible.

Smoking

Try to refrain from smoking.

Health

A very dangerous day for anyone who falls ill — try not to fall ill, as there may be serious consequences.

Vulnerable parts of the body

The lower spine, the sacrum, the hip girdle.

Haircuts

A haircut on this day will draw the chance of acquiring property, but you may fill out and put on extra weight.

Symbols

The elephant Ganesha with a broken tusk (son of Shiva, patron of knowledge and wisdom), a scroll (a book) and a little golden key.

Gemstones

Blue agate, blue sapphire, blue jasper, blue jade and amber.

Meditation

A book, the bustle of the street.

Character of the Moon's third quarter

Disorders of the digestive organs are possible; be especially mindful of your health and try not to fall ill during this time. Heightened sexual activity shows itself. There is plenty of energy, and it can be spent on creating something new and on self-improvement. This period may be likened to the coming of sexual maturity. A person has grown up and must fully realize all that he is capable of. The body is tuned for activity, for pouring energy out from within. We gain inner freedom and independence, and so we are capable of a great deal. Do not miss this moment! Because afterward — until the new moon — strength will wane. On the waning Moon you should finish the tasks begun while the Moon was waxing. Operations succeed better than at other times, and almost all housework goes briskly. If someone eats more than usual, they do not gain weight so quickly. This period is favourable for planting 'underground' vegetables and unfavourable for budding fruit trees. Do not eat spicy or fried food or products of animal origin. It is advisable to eat yang food, and in the second half of the phase more fresh, juicy, watery, cool food. You may eat coarser food than in the 1st phase, but do not overeat. If you conducted yourself rightly during the preceding phases of the Moon, in the third phase your intended undertakings succeed as well as could be. Everything you take up comes off easily: cleaning, heavy physical or intense mental work. Even so, do not overrate your capacities — a change of lunar phases lies ahead, fraught with stress, and then strength will slowly wane.