The schedules that the Moon keeps are directly related to its lunar phase. We meet in the first part of its waning phasewhen it still rises above the horizon somewhat late at night and sets in the morning, a few hours after dawn. The domed shape of today’s Moon, as if it had a «hump», is also typical of this lunar phase, since its illumination still exceeds half of its visible side. Tonight, when the Moon appears in the night sky, it will already do so illuminated by 70%.

Moon today, Saturday October 11, 2025

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• Today’s moon phase: Waning Gibbous Moon
• What time does the Moon set? 13:41 (Madrid)
• What time does the Moon rise today? 22:25 (Madrid)
• Lightning: 80.5%-70.4%
• Orbit: Falling
• Constellation: Taurus
• Astrological sign: Gemini

How today’s waning moon influences Saturday

The Moon in its waning phase is today in the sign of Gemini, with its air energyand has started descend into its orbit. All of this contributes to accentuating or reducing aspects that are part of us, and knowing this can be of great help when it comes to sail the day. On the other hand, if today you invest your time in the care and tasks at home or in the orchard and garden that we detail below, you will see that they will be easier and that you will surely achieve better results.

an uncomfortable but fruitful moment

The inharmonious astrological aspect of opposition between Venus in Virgo and Saturn in Pisces makes today’s energy somewhat tense in relationships or relationships. You may feel today worry, pessimism or even some skepticism.

This not only affects you, but everyone, so it can generate tense and uncomfortable moments.

Connect with the harmonious and balancing energy of the Sun and with the support and stability that the Moon gives you to May this moment of discomfort serve you to recognize what vital moment you are in here and now.

Personal and beauty care most favored by today’s moon

• If you wash your hair With this Moon today, you will feel that it looks looser, brighter and very clean. And it will last longer like this.
• It’s a very good time to take care of the skin of your entire body. Dry brushing, the horsehair glove or the application of an exfoliant will facilitate the removal of dead skin, allowing perfect oxygenation of your dermis and also the elimination of toxins that exude. You can make your own homemade scrub with almond oil and coarse salt.
• Today’s lunar phase makes it a good day to fast or detox. The waning phase helps eliminate fluids and all types of toxins from the body. You can support yourself with some type of cleansing infusion or green juices, for example with freshwater algae such as chlorella and spirulina.
• Spend more time on care of your teeth to take advantage of the favorable energy of today’s Moon.

How to maximize well-being at home

• It’s a good time to dust and dust.
• The waning phase facilitates repairs and fixes of the house, as well as the painting.
• The air energy of today’s Moon invites you to open doors and windows wide and ventilater every corner of your house. By renewing the air you make your home a healthier place.
• Take the opportunity to clean all surfaces of glass and mirrorsbecause it will be more effective and they will be really shiny.
• The tasks of cleaning and washing They are more effective and you will use less cleaning products to do them today than with the waxing moon phase.

The most recommended tasks for the garden and garden

Today’s waning Moon passes in front of the constellation of Taurus, which is related to an earth and root energy, in upward movement. This earth and root energy determines, according to experts in biodynamic agriculture, perfect conditions for:

• Eliminate spontaneous vegetation, what we commonly call «weeds», which grows in your pots, orchard and garden.
• Sow and stimulate the growth and development of plants plants you grow for their roots and tuberssuch as potatoes, turnips, carrots and radishes, among others. For the root energy to enter the soil where you have your plants, you just have to remove it superficially or dig the garden a little.
• If you see that your plants need watertry to water as little as possible and wait until the Moon is located in a water energy constellation to water more abundantly. The next favorable day for irrigation is Wednesday October 15.
• Until 17:00, you have a good range of hours for pvegetable fertilizer repair.
• As Venus is in Opposition to Saturn today, it is a great moment for planting trees and shrubs types of birch, pear, juniper, plum, fir, thuja, willow, palm, pine and beech, among others.