Moon calendar traditions
Use dated phase-based calendars for haircuts, fishing, hunting and reflection, alongside gardening and lunar rituals.
2026-10 haircut calendar
| Date | Phase | Calendar activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | New Moon | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-12 | New Moon | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-13 | Waxing Crescent | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-14 | Waxing Crescent | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-15 | Waxing Crescent | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-16 | Waxing Crescent | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-17 | First Quarter | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-18 | First Quarter | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-19 | First Quarter | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-20 | First Quarter | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-21 | Waxing Gibbous | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-22 | Waxing Gibbous | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-23 | Waxing Gibbous | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-24 | Full Moon | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
| 2026-10-25 | Full Moon | Waxing tradition: choose for growth |
In phase-based haircut traditions, waxing dates are chosen for growth and waning dates for keeping a shape. The calendar applies that convention to actual lunar phases.
Reflection through all eight phases
| Phase | Optional journal prompt | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Set an intention | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| Waxing Crescent | Take a small first step | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| First Quarter | Choose an action | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| Waxing Gibbous | Refine what is developing | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| Full Moon | Notice what has grown | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| Waning Gibbous | Share and give thanks | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| Last Quarter | Review what can change | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
| Waning Crescent | Rest and prepare | Contemporary Western phase-journaling convention |
New Moon and full Moon reflection
For a new Moon, write one intention and a small first step. For a full Moon, review what developed and choose what to keep. These contemporary reflection practices use the astronomical calendar as a recurring reminder.