Full moon

Full moon

at 14:35 o'clock

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Capricorn

Capricorn

until 01:50 o'clock

Element

Earth

Earth

Garden

Root

Root

Body Part

Knee, bones, joints, skin

Organ System

Blood circulation

Direction

Ascending

Nutrition Quality

Salt

Salt

Day Quality

Cold

Cold

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Every body zone is ruled by a specific Zodiac sign. While the moon is in this sign, the corresponding regions are more receptive to strengthening, nurturing and treatments.
Beneficial
Fasting
Some days before and including a full and new moon, the moon helps you to loose weight. Fasting helps you with detoxing. Keep in mind that when fasting for the purpose of losing weight, you should get rid of bad eating habits slowly. A body which has been exposed to malnutrition can not regenerate in a couple of days.
Beneficial
Weaning
The weaning of a child can be achieved at full moon easier and without medication. At new moon weaning can be more complicated and you might not succeed.<br><br>Tip: Drinking sage tea aids in stopping the milk production.<br><br>If you feel that your child does not want to stop the breastfeeding yet, then you should listen to your intuition and try it again later on. Sooner or later it will work.
Beneficial
Permanent make-up
Permanent make-up is a special cosmetic tattoo and is considered a micro-injury to the skin. Prefer a day in the waning moon. It is also important to avoid the Zodiac sign, which influences the respective body zone. So in most cases Aries (head) and Capricorn (skin). This means that scarring, inflammation or other unpleasant side effects occur less frequently.
Not beneficial
Tattoo
Tattoos are considered micro injuries to the skin. Prefer a day in the waning moon.<br><br>In addition, you should avoid the Zodiac sign that affects the respective body zone. That would be days in Capricorn (skin) and furthermore days in the Zodiac sign that refers to the body zone where the tattoo will be located. You can read all about the Zodiac signs and the associated body zones under the menu item "Moon Signs".<br><br>A favorable moon is less likely to cause scarring, inflammation, or other unpleasant side effects.
Not beneficial
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Fishing
The basic rules for fishing are: If the moon is waxing the chances rise. If the moon is waning the fishes will bite less often. Also the full and new moon are beneficial for catching fish. On a full moon, fishing close to the surface is more effective. On a new moon, you should offer your bait closer to the bottom.
Beneficial
Gathering herbs - blossoms
If you gather the herbs at the right moment, they can unfold their power a lot better. The drying is easier and they will not mold.<br><br>The best time to gather leaves is on a waxing moon. Also quite beneficial are days in the ascending moon (Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus), as well as leaf days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).<br><br>Additionally, when gathering herbs for a specific body part, you can use the days where the moon is in the corresponding Zodiac sign. For example, you can produce a good foot cream when you gather the herbs on a Pisces day.
Beneficial
Gathering herbs - roots
If you gather the herbs at the right moment, they can unfold their power a lot better. The drying is easier and they will not mold.<br><br>The best time to dig up roots is on a full or waning moon. Also quite beneficial are days in the descending moon (Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio), as well as root days (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).<br><br>Additionally, when gathering herbs for a specific body part, you can use the days where the moon is in the corresponding Zodiac sign. For example, you can produce a good foot cream when you gather the herbs on a Pisces day.
Beneficial
Manuring for better fruits
The best time to fertilize is a full or waning moon. For optimal fruit development, use a fruit day (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) or earth day (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).<br><br>You should avoid the waxing moon, especially in Leo, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, as well as the new moon.
Beneficial
Manuring for better leafs
The best time to fertilize is a full or waning moon. For optimal leaf development, also use a water day (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) or earth day (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).<br><br>You should avoid the waxing moon, especially in Leo and the new moon.
Beneficial
Manuring for better roots
The best time to fertilize is a full or waning moon. For optimal root development, use an additional Earth day (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).<br><br>You should avoid the waxing moon, especially in Leo, and the new moon.
Beneficial
Gathering herbs - leaves
If you gather the herbs at the right moment, they can unfold their power a lot better. The drying is easier and they will not mold.<br><br>The best time to gather leaves is on a waxing moon. Also quite beneficial are days in the ascending moon (Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus), as well as leaf days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).<br><br>Additionally, when gathering herbs for a specific body part, you can use the days where the moon is in the corresponding Zodiac sign. For example, you can produce a good foot cream when you gather the herbs on a Pisces day.
Rather beneficial
Manuring for better blossom
The best time to fertilize is a full or waning moon. For beautiful flowers, use an additional flower day (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius).<br><br>You should avoid the waxing moon, especially in Leo, and the new moon.
Rather beneficial
Replanting
Ensure that the roots aren't exposed to the sunlight. It's best work in twilight. To ensure nothing goes wrong use a moon in Virgo. It's best to use a waxing moon (except Aquarius) or full moon.
Rather beneficial
Clean gardening equipment
To clean up your gardening equipment, it is recommended to use a waning moon, especially in an air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) or fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). The dirt will come off more easily and the rusting will be prevented.
Rather not beneficial
Seeding potatoes
Potatoes are an exception when sowing and planting root crops. The best time for potatoes is the waning moon in Pisces.<br><br>The waning moon in general is also favourable, except in Scorpio.<br><br>Unfavorable are the waxing moon, inclusive Full moon, as well as the zodiac sign Scorpio in general.
Rather not beneficial
Seeding root plants
Root plants include those types of vegetables that bear fruit in the root area. Such as carrots, radishes, radishes, onions, garlic, celery, black salsify or turnips (note: potatoes are an exception and are covered in a separate recommendation). The fruit days (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) in the waning moon are perfect for sowing and caring for these plants.<br><br>As an alternative to a fruit day, another day in the waning moon or new moon can be chosen, with the exception of Cancer and Pisces.<br><br>The waxing moon, including the full moon, and always in Cancer and Pisces are considered rather unfavorable for root plants.
Rather not beneficial
Cut fruit trees
The fire days or fruit days (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) in the waning moon are the ideal helpers for pruning fruit trees. They can regenerate better and invest their energies into fruit formation. Generally favorable is also the waning moon, except during Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces. You should avoid pruning during the waxing moon, especially on a leaf day (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), as well as during the full moon!
Not beneficial
Cut the plants
Cutting plants is a difficult task. Use the waning moon for that activity. Thereby, less juices escape, because the juices sag. Additionally, the plant gets a burst of growth.
Not beneficial
Prune Hedges
Leaf days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are good days to prune hedges. You should prefer a waning or new moon for a sanguine and dense leafage.
Not beneficial
HouseHouse
Clean computer periphery
A good time to clean the input and output devices of the computer is on a waning moon, especially in an air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) or fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). There will be less dust and your devices will stay clean a while longer.
Rather not beneficial
Declutter
Decluttering is not only good for the apartment, but also for the soul. Choose the waning moon, especially in a fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Not only will the the cleaning be much easier, it will additionally stay clean for a longer time.
Rather not beneficial
Remove mold
If you remove mold on the right day, there are a lot of benefits. The smell will disappear faster, the drying phase is shorter and the sogginess will not return. Remove the mold on a waning moon or new moon on an air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) or fire day (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo). In general, the waning moon or new moon is recommended, except on Virgo and water days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
Rather not beneficial
Chemical Cleaning
Clothing made out of down feathers, lambskin, leather or silk should be taken to the cleaners on a waning moon. This helps to minimize the damage to the textile. Try to avoid chemical cleaning when the moon is in Capricorn.
Not beneficial
House cleaning
The moon provides us with numerous opportunities for a quick house cleaning. The best time is on a waning moon. Use a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) for a thorough cleaning. Use an air sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) for storing away. A waning moon enables a faster cleaning and accelerated drying.
Not beneficial
Ironing
The waning moon makes the ironing easier. You should use more clothespins for pegging out the washing on a waxing moon. This should reduce the formation of buckles which dry less quickly on a waxing moon. When the moon is in Capricorn you should not iron at all if possible.
Not beneficial
Painting and Decorating
Use a waning moon for better results. For the best results use a waning moon on a light day (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Skip days in water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). A full or waxing moon should be avoided, especially if the moon is in Cancer or Leo.
Not beneficial
Wash the laundry
The waning moon, especially in water days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) is a great help for washing. It is easier to remove persistent stains and the detergent gets out of the clothes easily. Avoid a full moon for washing clothes. In a waning moon you can reduce the laundry detergent.
Not beneficial
Window cleaning
A waning moon aids you when it is time to clean the windows. Air or warmth days are recommended (Gemini, Libra or Aquarius and Aries, Leo or Sagittarius). You should avoid a waxing moon and especially a full moon. When you choose the right time, you can use softer cleaning products instead of highly concentrated ones. Streaks will be reduced.
Not beneficial
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