Lunar calendar of housework from August 2, 2024 till August 8, 2024
August 2, 2024 | |
Friday | |
28 lunar day | Symbol: Lotus |
starts at 2:24 AM | |
As reasonably as possible combine creative activity with observation, for instance take your time and decorate your interior or plant flowers and admire their beauty. On this lunar day you may do any small repairs like hanging wallpaper, if the surface is already prepared, hang clean or new curtains, remove things that you are tired of seeing or buy new potted flowers. Craft or bring in something beautiful which will add harmony into your house. Generally this day is more fit for decorating and not for your regular routine. Any destructive actions should be strictly avoided. | |
Moon in Cancer |
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The Moon is in Cancer, Water element is active. On these days it is good to vacuum, mop, change the bathroom fixtures and for house cleaning in general. You could and should wipe light bulbs and chandeliers or generally bring new lighting to dark spaces. It is also desirable to declutter. In this period it is reasonable to wash almost all the dishes in the house, because grease and dirt will come off more easily... | |
Waning Moon | |
The time of the Waning Moon is the best period for all kinds of housework. Woolen clothes will wash easily even without chemicals. It is preferable to bring things which are made of sensitive materials such as fur, leather or silk to the dry cleaners – this way the fabrics will stay bright and longwearing. It is also suggested to do any repairs like plastering and painting walls... | |
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August 3, 2024 | |
Saturday | |
29 lunar day | Symbol: Hydra |
starts at 3:37 AM | |
This lunar day is appropriate for the final housecleaning of the current lunar month. Give a preference to energy cleansing within your living spaces. Use whatever suits you: candle, mantra, prayer or sacred sounds. Better to prepare your house for this procedure in advance. Try to spread your housework energy throughout the lunar month, don't put off everything until the last day! While cleaning your house keep this thought in your mind: "Cleaning my physical spaces is cleansing of my spiritual spaces". You may feel like it's better to do so much but there is no need to. Save your energy on days of Hecate, it is at its lowest point. Try not to tire yourself. Before this lunar day the majority of your projects should be done. It's favorable to spend this day alone and dedicate it to creativity and summarizing the passing lunar month. Good results are bound to follow. | |
Moon in Leo |
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starts from 12:12 AM | |
The Moon is in Leo, Fire element is active. Days of Leo are favorable for adding one's own artwork to the interior environment. It is good if something which reflects your unique personality will emerge in your home. These days are best for developing your sitting room. Moons in Leo are better fit for taking rest, doing everyday projects may cause fatigue... | |
Waning Moon | |
The time of the Waning Moon is the best period for all kinds of housework. Woolen clothes will wash easily even without chemicals. It is preferable to bring things which are made of sensitive materials such as fur, leather or silk to the dry cleaners – this way the fabrics will stay bright and longwearing. It is also suggested to do any repairs like plastering and painting walls... | |
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August 4, 2024 | |
Sunday | |
30 lunar day | Symbol: Golden Swan |
starts at 4:55 AM | |
Astrologists don't recommend to begin new projects today; finishing old ones is more appropriate. Don't overload yourself, stay calm and don't fuss. Relish the fruits of your labour. Try and turn this day into quiet holiday: finally you may arrange quality time with yourself or your friends. This day is favorable for working with the soil. If don't have a garden, find any natural place where you can walk barefoot. Summarize the results of the past lunar month and recount all the good that happened to you, try not to think about bad. Look around you for a reason to be joyous. Give thanks to this month for all the pleasures it brought. Try to see only beautiful things all around you and enjoy every moment of your life. | |
1 lunar day | Symbol: Candle |
starts at 12:12 AM | |
When starting any household projects on this lunar day consider that the physical energy of humans is at its minimum and rebooting; this is why it isn't worth starting any big tasks. Today only light cleaning is acceptable. Direct your energy toward creating a more pleasant atmosphere; one of calmness, harmony and placidity. You may fill your house with the sounds of calm music and light candles, oil lamps or aroma lamps; today's best aroma oils are mint, magnolia, salvia, lotus, sage or sandalwood. If using an oil lamp it is advisable to keep it burning the entire night. It will be of benefit to bring a new decoration into the interior of your house, this should serve as a symbol with which to begin each new lunar month. On this lunar day you may plan the sequence of your household projects for the next lunar cycle. Today it is better not to start repairing or rearranging, moving to a new house or apartment is also inadvisable at this time. You may do small projects; for example folding and ironing laundry or packing away winter clothes. If you are used to mopping everyday, use a barely wet mop and don't exert any extra effort. Reserve your physical power. Today the energy fields of your mind and creativity are especially active. Better to spend more time in nature, take a seat next to the river or in the park and try to feel a kind of rebirth. | |
Moon in Leo |
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The Moon is in Leo, Fire element is active. Days of Leo are favorable for adding one's own artwork to the interior environment. It is good if something which reflects your unique personality will emerge in your home. These days are best for developing your sitting room. Moons in Leo are better fit for taking rest, doing everyday projects may cause fatigue... | |
New Moon at 12:12 AM | |
Before you start new housework follow this simple rule: during the period of the New Moon avoid any physical work in the house or garden. This day supports your mental activity will give you energy for all types of planning. While creating the plan for your housework take into consideration the Moon phases, its location in the Zodiac signs and the recommended activities for each Lunar day... | |
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August 5, 2024 | |
Monday | |
2 lunar day | Symbol: Horn of plenty |
starts at 6:12 AM | |
The Moon's energy is beginning to grow and you may start projects. On this lunar day it is favorable to do any kind of housework from tidying up to rearranging. Today feelings and intuition are heightened, don't forget to take advantage of this while completing your daily tasks. If you are planning to rearrange, tune into your feelings, try and find the reason behind even the slightest feeling of discomfort. If the reason is determined and seems easy to get rid of then go ahead and start the project; otherwise don't stress, you have plenty of time to change your plans. Use your intuition in all housework today; for example, if you are going to mop, ask yourself if you would like to add a few drops of aromatic oil in the water or perhaps some wormwood, maybe you feel it better to skip mopping altogether. When working with your flowers, be extra attentive: some of them might need to be transplanted or rearranged. Use your intuition even while doing dishes; maybe you will want to remove certain dishes or reorganize the cupboards and drawers. This day is favorable for all kinds organizing in your living space in order to understand what you need or don't need at this particular moment in time. In ancient times this lunar day was considered to be a good time to begin the construction of a house. | |
Moon in Leo |
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continues until 10:18 PM | |
The Moon is in Leo, Fire element is active. Days of Leo are favorable for adding one's own artwork to the interior environment. It is good if something which reflects your unique personality will emerge in your home. These days are best for developing your sitting room. Moons in Leo are better fit for taking rest, doing everyday projects may cause fatigue... | |
Waxing Moon | |
The period of the Waxing Moon is not the best for cleaning. Also, don’t do any repairing including plastering walls, especially if the Moon is in Cancer or Leo. However, this period is appropriate for transplanting; unless the moon is in Aquarius. You may use these days for whitening laundry, when the young Moon will be passing through signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius... | |
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August 6, 2024 | |
Tuesday | |
3 lunar day | Symbol: Leopard |
starts at 7:26 AM | |
The energy of this day is active. Today is a good day for hard labor; for this reason it is favorable to do tasks that require your physical or moral strength and which need extra energy. Don't waste energy on smaller tasks. Better to get active and vigorously accomplish all on your to do list. On this lunar day it is especially good to work with metals. In ancient times this day was used for casting silver. It is a favorable day for sharpening knives and fixing up your manicure tools and sewing instruments. You may bring in for repair broken jewelry chains or order new metal handcrafts. The main rule of this day is to be mindful with how you control your emotions. If you feel that you can't control your energy, better to wait a while before acting so not to hurt yourself or others around you. | |
Moon in Virgo |
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The Moon is in Virgo. Earth element is active. These days are good for kitchen cleaning, especially the refrigerator; and also for fixing home appliances. You may do projects that correlate with Earth signs. You will have to spend more time ironing, but linen and clothes will stay smooth for longer as well. During Virgo days it is not worth airing out longer than a few minutes at winter or a couple hours in summer; don't tuck away clothes... | |
Waxing Moon | |
The period of the Waxing Moon is not the best for cleaning. Also, don’t do any repairing including plastering walls, especially if the Moon is in Cancer or Leo. However, this period is appropriate for transplanting; unless the moon is in Aquarius. You may use these days for whitening laundry, when the young Moon will be passing through signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius... | |
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August 7, 2024 | |
Wednesday | |
4 lunar day | Symbol: Tree of Knowledge |
starts at 8:38 AM | |
The fourth lunar day is the most appropriate for solving everyday household problems, but pay the most attention to woodworking. If, on this lunar day, the waxing Moon is going through the Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio signs, it is better to only mop the floor with a mildly dampened rag. It is advisable to put into order things such as books, notebooks, photos albums and take extra care with your wooden surfaces including doors and curtain rods. Take care of your natural fabrics as well. Give special attention to wooden family heirlooms. You may work on the restoration of any wood. It is good to bring wooden items into the sunlight to dry and to fill them with sun energy. It is good to oil kitchen cutting boards or care for your painting tools and pictures. Fill your house with fragrances of wood and flowers. Before you decide to throw something away, take some time to think about it. | |
Moon in Virgo |
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The Moon is in Virgo. Earth element is active. These days are good for kitchen cleaning, especially the refrigerator; and also for fixing home appliances. You may do projects that correlate with Earth signs. You will have to spend more time ironing, but linen and clothes will stay smooth for longer as well. During Virgo days it is not worth airing out longer than a few minutes at winter or a couple hours in summer; don't tuck away clothes... | |
Waxing Moon | |
The period of the Waxing Moon is not the best for cleaning. Also, don’t do any repairing including plastering walls, especially if the Moon is in Cancer or Leo. However, this period is appropriate for transplanting; unless the moon is in Aquarius. You may use these days for whitening laundry, when the young Moon will be passing through signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius... | |
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August 8, 2024 | |
Thursday | |
5 lunar day | Symbol: Unicorn |
starts at 9:48 AM | |
Today it's better to take a break from cleaning and other household chores. The best thing to do on this day is grocery shopping and organizing your food stocks; both the dry and refrigerated goods. The main task for this lunar day is to suss out what foods your body needs by following your sense of taste and to use this intuitive information in your choices for the rest of the lunar month as well. The energy of this day is directed toward the alchemy of the food we eat. It is a period of special transformation inside our digestive system, this is why it is better to direct your attention inward and determine the best products to ingest at this moment. If you have the mood or the will, you may choose to cook at home all the while listening to your feelings; how much salt, spices or herbs do you feel like adding into a particular dish or what beverage will best pair with it . | |
Moon in Libra |
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starts from 10:32 AM | |
The Moon is in Libra. Air element is active. While the moon is in Libra it is best to bring beauty into your house: hang pictures or add decorative elements to the interior. It is advisable to cultivate feng shui in the house, to create harmony and balance in color palettes or the things that fill your house. These days you may wash the windows, especially if the Moon is waning... | |
Waxing Moon | |
The period of the Waxing Moon is not the best for cleaning. Also, don’t do any repairing including plastering walls, especially if the Moon is in Cancer or Leo. However, this period is appropriate for transplanting; unless the moon is in Aquarius. You may use these days for whitening laundry, when the young Moon will be passing through signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius... | |
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