Lunar Calendar

A day of resolute deeds, of absolution and repentance

It is good on this day to repent of your own sins and to forgive the sins of others. Reflect on your life, remember the past. Let all the troubles of times gone by — failures, misfortunes, doubts, unwanted deeds and dark thoughts — burn away as in the flames of a fire. This is the start of the second phase, a day of change — of our deep inner change. For it to go well takes very little. You need to inwardly renounce what you have achieved. Forget your virtues for a while; they are all too easy to overrate. The energy of this day is turned inward, and some outward passivity is possible. You may feel drawn to fire — wanting to gaze at the sun or a candle, or simply to sit by a bonfire. Do not hold yourself back. The day can be fortunate for those inclined to adventure, and for people capable of self-sacrifice. Many experience a heightening of perception. The eighth lunar day is a time of biochemical and alchemical transformations, when the subtlest energies switch on within the body. It is an active day, and unforeseen events may occur. A bad day for slow-moving people.

Dreams

Dreams can, in most cases, be trusted — they speak of the meaning of life. In a dream you may catch hints of your true purpose, of what you ought to be doing. You may come to understand what task you were born to fulfil, and where the meaning of your life lies.

New ventures

Ventures begun on this lunar day usually succeed. Old, unfinished business may demand a great deal of strength and time.

Making decisions

Important matters are best postponed.

Business

You may attend to business.

Money

You may carry out minor financial operations.

Real estate

Excellent for any dealings with property.

Trade

Not a very favourable day for trading.

Legal matters

A favourable day for legal affairs.

Scientific research

A day for the exact sciences and for working on yourself — on every plane and every level.

The arts

A very good day for pursuing the arts.

Creativity

A favourable day for creative work.

Study

You may carry on with your studies, but exams are best postponed.

Socializing

Good for socializing and group work.

Clearing the air

A very poor day for disputes.

Dealing with superiors

You may bring minor matters to your superiors. Be attentive in dealings with partners and colleagues.

Changing jobs

Better to move a change of workplace to another lunar day.

Travel

A favourable day for trips, travels and business journeys.

Moving house

A fortunate day for moving house.

Rest

A lunar day well suited to rest.

Physical exertion

A sedentary lifestyle is not advised — the day could prove critical.

Housework

A good day to begin building a house, and to plan, rearrange and reorganize.

Marriage

Not the most suitable of days for weddings and engagements.

Sex

Best to keep a sense of moderation in intimacy.

Conception

Suitable for conception. A child conceived on this day will live a vivid but difficult life — wanderings and a return to the homeland. He will be happy to the point of rapture and unhappy to the point of renouncing life. Its hallmarks: strength of spirit and rebirth.

Those born on this day

A child born on this day is often not destined for outward beauty, so he will win the notice of his superiors, the world around him and the public through his intellect and knowledge, and through diligent work, conscientiousness and goodwill. Girls have a supremely original cast of mind and a special intelligence. As a rule, those born on this day dislike physical exertion and conserve their energy. These people are often highly original. They can make wonderful performers. They have the gift of 'being reborn'.

Diet

Better to refrain from overeating.

Alcohol

Better not to drink alcohol.

Smoking

Smoking is contraindicated.

Health

The illnesses of this day can prove quite dangerous. Preventive care against intercostal neuralgia and angina is beneficial. The risk of food poisoning rises today. You may fast and cleanse the stomach and intestines. It is a good day to prepare medicines for every ailment, especially complex ones containing 108 or 72 ingredients.

Vulnerable parts of the body

The stomach and the peripheral nervous system.

Haircuts

A haircut will draw longevity and good health to you, and make your life worthy in the eyes of others.

Symbols

The phoenix, the butterfly, the moth, a treasure chest, a blaze. Also peacocks, which bring misfortune. The planetary symbol is Proserpina, linked with the constellation Gemini and the Moon. The colour is red-black (the colour of a dying flame).

Gemstones

Red granite, chrysolite, morion (smoky quartz).

Character of the Moon's second quarter

Acute illnesses and stress are possible; limit your intake of medicines and cut out alcohol entirely. The nervous system is at its most tense and irritable, so it is advisable not to go about bareheaded and not to sleep in direct moonlight. Reduce physical exertion — moderate at first, and light as the full moon approaches. Stout people need warm baths, while for the lean, hot baths and the steam room are good on the 9th and 10th lunar days. Cool and cold sluicing is recommended — gently at the start of the period and more vigorously toward its end (starting from the soles of the feet and moving upward to the head). In the day before the full moon and on the full moon itself, it is advisable to forgo surgery. Surgical operations at full moon are accompanied by considerable blood loss. Bacterial infections often set in of a morning, at full moon. The full moon is an injury-prone period, with frequent poisonings; sexual sensitivity heightens, and energy passes from man to woman. The effect of medicines is at its strongest — a 100 percent absorption of medicinal and narcotic substances and of alcohol is observed, and their side effects show more strongly; it is advisable to expend less energy, and dancing and jumping are inadvisable. Take any medicines with great care. Festivities and weddings are inadvisable. Cleansing routines are most favourable in the second phase. In the first third of the period (the 8th, 9th and 10th lunar days), and especially on the 9th, it is good to cleanse away toxins. In the second third (the 10th, 11th and 12th lunar days), the best time comes for cleansing the liver, gallbladder and pancreas; it is very good then to take the steam room, with several rounds in one visit. This period is the best time for fasting. The 11th day is the most powerful and is meant for cleansing alone. On this day one may (except for the sick) fast 'dry', drinking no water at all. In the last third of the period (the 13th, 14th and 15th lunar days), the use of enemas cleanses the large intestine well. This phase is the best period for fasting.