Our lunar calendar, in addition to containing the phases of the Moon like traditional lunar calendars, is useful both to determine which are the best days to plant or harvest food from our garden, and to know when it is most advisable to get a haircut or wax, depending on the result we are looking for.
Here we detail the phases of the Moon and the haircut and waxing recommendations according to this calendar corresponding to the month of January 2024.
Phases of the Moon January 2024
In addition to enjoying the stars, if you look at the sky at the beginning of January you will see that the year starts with the Moon in the waning phase, specifically in the waning gibbous phase, still very illuminated.
The last quarter phase he arrives Thursday, January 4, early morninga little before Twelfth Night. The waning phase is considered appropriate for cleansing diets and fasting, as the body eliminates it better.
When we all return to routine, the Moon will continue to darken, until it reaches the dark phase. New moon another Thursday, the January 11. That day in the afternoon a new lunar cycle will begin and it will be an ideal day to leave behind a bad habit and start a healthier one.
From there the Moon will gain size as the days go by. In the northern hemisphere it will draw a «D» and in the southern hemisphere, a «C.»
January full moon
He crescent quarter will arrive January 18 and from there the Moon will announce to us every night that the full Moon is approaching: we will have the Full moon on Thursday, January 25which will now appear completely illuminated over the horizon.
The lunar phase changes in December occur on the mentioned days at exactly these times (Spanish peninsular time):
- Last quarter: Thursday, January 4 at 4:34 a.m.
- New moon: Thursday, January 11 at 12:58 p.m.
- Crescent: Thursday, January 18 at 4:53 a.m.
- Full moon: Thursday, January 25 at 6:54 p.m.
January 2024 lunar calendar to cut your hair and wax
In biodynamic agriculture, the best dates to get a haircut or wax They are determined from the phase of the Moon, its orbit and its position in the skyamong other aspects of the lunar calendar. Depending on the influence that these factors exert on plants and crops, what are known as leaf, root and flower days or periods are established.
The days or periods leaf and root are good for cutting your hair if you want it to grow fast or strong, respectively, while days or flower periods They are ideal for shaving.
The explanation is simple. We know that the Moon influences the tides and the lives of numerous species that live on Earth. The cells of our body, like those of plants, have a high percentage of water, hence the movements of the Moon can also influence them. You can see more about it in this video:
Looking at the January lunar calendar, therefore, you will be able to organize yourself to get your hair cut when it suits you bestdepending on whether you want to strengthen it or make it grow quickly. You can also wait to shave on the days that help your hair take longer to grow.
To see in more detail the beauty, garden and home care recommended according to the lunar calendar day by day, you can still consult them in our weekly lunar calendars for the last days of the month:
Check here which are the best days in January for one thing or another: