The Moon today has been visible in the sky all morning before dawn until early afternoon, a Moon still somewhat domed which is still in the waning gibbous Moon phase and is losing volume and luminosity with each passing minute. Even at night will be seen again shortly before midnightwhen it rises again to appear above the horizon line.

If you like to look at the stars, take the opportunity before dawn to see three beautiful stars shining around the waning Moon: Capella, Betelgeuse and Aldebaran.

Moon today, Sunday, October 12, 2025

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• Today’s moon phase: Waning Gibbous Moon
• What time does the Moon set? 14:49 (Madrid)
• What time does the Moon rise today? 23:29 (Madrid)
• Lightning: 70.4%-59.5%
• Orbit: Falling
• Constellation: Taurus-Gemini
• Astrological sign: Gemini-Cancer

How today’s waning moon influences Sunday

The Moon in its waning phase is today in the sign of Cancer, with an energy of water, starting at 8:37 Spanish peninsular time, and its orbital movement has been decreasing since yesterday. It will continue to decline for much of the remainder of the lunar calendar of October 2025. Its influence will determine today’s recommendations, which take into account both the general energy generated with the Moon in the waning phase and its specific position and movements today.

Set healthy limits to live fully

With the Moon in its ruling sign, Cancer, sensitivity is at the service of affection and family. Take advantage of the energy of Venus in Virgo and the Sun in Libra to put self-care as a priority in your life.

It is important to remind yourself that, to be of service and care for others, it is It is essential to start with yourself to be able to offer the most genuine and true of ourselves to others. Put on the scale how much and how you give to others and to yourself, with a very compassionate and honest vision. Only then can you then balance the way you give yourself to others and to yourself.

Self-care routines to emphasize

• With the Moon in its waning phase today, you have a good time to take care of your skin with a good exfoliation and then applying a nourishing oil all over your body. On the face, a serum will be a better option to pamper your face.
• It is also a good time of the lunar cycle to pamper your feet with a warm water bath with essential oils and rub them with salt before drying them. This not only removes dead skin, but facilitates purification through plants of your feet. Then you can apply a foot cream or oil, for example an ozonized oil, which helps repair cracks and softens the heels and soles of the feet.
• Yes you can lighten some of your Sunday mealsyour body will thank you and you will continue purifying your body. Take advantage of the waning phase to increase the body’s natural elimination of toxins.
• If you need to shave, after 9:00 It will be an ideal time to do it, since the hair will take longer to grow and, when it comes out, it will have less strength than if you do it at another time. If you don’t have time today, tomorrow Monday you can also do it, then you will have to wait again until the 22nd if you want to take advantage of the energy to have this fantastic effect.

What to prioritize at home

• It’s an excellent day for remove stubborn stains, both on your clothes and in any corner of your house. You will need a smaller amount of stain remover. The energy of water makes this task much easier.
• General cleaning It is more effective and economical thanks to the waning phase of the Moon today. Your homemade cleaning products will give you better performance.
• The clothes you wash It will be much cleaner than any other day and you will need less detergent to do it.

Orchard and garden tasks most favored by the Moon

Following the lunar calendar of biodynamic agriculture, which is set in the constellation through which the Moon passes to determine its height and influencewith today’s Moon transiting in front Gemini from 9:00 and the beginning of his orbital descentthe recommendations for the day are those that you will find detailed below. The energy that governs is an energy of air and flower.

• From 6:00 today A favorable time for transplanting and pruning begins that will last until October 26. This Sunday in October the time is ideal for transplanting and pruning specifically flower plants such as rose bushes, jasmines, rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias and all types of aromatic flower plants, among others.
• Is very good day to cut flowers, Well, if you put them in a vase, they will last longer in good condition and their aroma will be much more intense than other days. If you cut them to dry them, their color will remain more vivid than if you choose a day that is not a flower day.
• It is also a good time to stimulate the development of flower plantswhether ornamental or from the garden, such as broccoli, sunflower or rapeseed, and also aromatic plants that are grown for their flowers. To stimulate its growthremove or dig the surrounding soil.