Moon Phase Calendar
Track daily moon phases and moon signs throughout the year. Plan your rituals, set intentions with the new moon, and release with the full moon.
March 2026
Moon Phase Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moon sign today?+
The Moon changes zodiac signs approximately every 2.5 days, moving through all 12 signs in about 28 days. The Moon sign today influences the collective emotional atmosphere — a Moon in Aries day feels different from a Moon in Pisces day. Our calendar above shows the exact Moon sign for every day of the month, calculated using precise astronomical data. Check the calendar to see today's Moon sign and phase.
How does Moon sign affect daily life?+
The transiting Moon sign colors the emotional tone of each day for everyone. During a Cancer Moon, people tend to feel more nurturing and home-oriented. An Aries Moon brings impulsive energy and a desire for action. A Capricorn Moon is ideal for discipline and business. The Moon sign is especially impactful if it aspects planets in your natal chart — which is why knowing your birth chart makes moon tracking even more powerful.
What are the 8 moon phases?+
The 8 moon phases are: New Moon (new beginnings, intention setting), Waxing Crescent (building momentum), First Quarter (taking action, overcoming obstacles), Waxing Gibbous (refining, adjusting), Full Moon (culmination, revelation, release), Waning Gibbous (gratitude, sharing wisdom), Last Quarter (letting go, forgiveness), and Waning Crescent (rest, surrender, preparing for renewal). Each phase lasts about 3.5 days.
Moon Phase Guide
The Moon completes a full cycle approximately every 29.5 days, passing through eight distinct phases. Each phase carries a specific energetic quality that has been used for centuries to time decisions, rituals, and daily activities. Understanding these phases helps you work with natural rhythms rather than against them.
- New Moon
- A blank slate and the beginning of the lunar cycle. Ideal for setting intentions, starting new projects, and planting seeds — both literal and metaphorical. Energy is quiet and inward.
- Waxing Crescent
- The first sliver of light appears. This is the phase of intention-setting and initial momentum. Take the first small steps toward your New Moon goals and build early commitment.
- First Quarter
- The Moon is half-illuminated, and challenges arise that test your resolve. This is an action-oriented phase — make decisions, overcome obstacles, and push forward despite resistance.
- Waxing Gibbous
- Refine, adjust, and perfect. Energy is building toward the Full Moon peak. Review your progress, tweak your approach, and prepare for the culmination phase ahead.
- Full Moon
- Maximum illumination and emotional intensity. Results manifest, hidden truths are revealed, and emotions run high. Ideal for celebrations, completions, and releasing what no longer serves you.
- Waning Gibbous (Disseminating)
- The phase of gratitude, sharing, and teaching. Distribute what you've learned, express appreciation, and begin the process of letting go as the light decreases.
- Last Quarter (Third Quarter)
- A turning point for release and forgiveness. Break old habits, clear clutter — physical and emotional — and make space for the new cycle approaching.
- Waning Crescent (Balsamic)
- The final, quietest phase before renewal. Rest, reflect, and surrender. This is the Moon's invitation to slow down, dream, and trust that the next New Moon will bring a fresh beginning.
Use the calendar above to track daily Moon phases and plan your month accordingly.