The Moon today is still in the initial stretch of the visible new Moon phasethe lunar phase that precedes the crescent. It starts the day illuminated below 15% and closes it already exceeding 20%.
Its hollowed shape allows it to draw a letter with its silhouette that gives us the clue that it is growing. In it northern hemispherelights up from the right drawing a «D»while in the southern hemisphere lights up from the left drawing a «C». The illuminated surface is exactly the same, of course, only we see it from opposite perspectives.
Moon today, Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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- Today’s moon phase: new moon visible
- What time does the Moon rise today? 11:29 (Madrid)
- At what time does the Moon set?: 22:19 (Madrid)
- Lightning: 13.2%-20.4%
- Orbit: Falling
- Constellation: Virgo
- Astrological sign: Pound
How today’s crescent Moon influences Wednesday
The visible new Moon is today in the zodiac sign of Libra, an air sign, and continues to descend in its orbit.
Here we tell you the recommendations to take care of yourself more in tune with this moment of the 2025 lunar calendar, with the self-care routines that most promote well-being during the day, the household tasks that best balance energy, and the garden and garden tasks or those related to the care of your indoor plants that will give you the best results.
A day for authentic connections
The growing Moon in Libra forms a sextile with Mercury in Leo today, giving us a moment full of charisma and natural brilliance to connect from the heart. It is an energy that invites us to express our emotions with elegance and honest diplomacy, where the words flow with grace and open us to true dialogue. This harmonious aspect nourishes our mind and soul, and is perfect for cultivating sincere connections and letting communication be true food for the spirit.
Today, ask yourself this question and reflect in your journal: How can you use your voice for your own inner growth?
Most recommended personal and beauty care
- Take advantage of today’s crescent Moon to Take care of your hair with mud, vegetable dyes or natural colors. In this lunar phase, the hair is more receptive and absorbs pigments better. If you need to cut your hair and want to take advantage of the lunar energy in your favor, it is better to wait a few more days.
- Take advantage of today’s lunar phase to wash your hair, since it is a favorable time to maintain clean, loose and brighter for several days. In any case, remember that it is the small gestures when washing your hair that also make a difference.
- During the waxing phase of the Moon, the body may be more sensitive to toxins. Therefore, it is especially recommended avoid the consumption of alcohol, ultra-processed foods and any substance that overloads the liver. Instead, opt for a balanced and natural diet, and support yourself with trace elements and multivitamin complexes to strengthen your defenses and maintain your vitality.
- The day gives you a good opportunity to do a facial treatment that provides extra luminosity. Choose ingredients rich in vitamin C, raw honey, Shea butter, coconut oil or avocado to deeply nourish and hydrate your skin.
- If you gain weight easily, today is one of those days when it is better to avoid excesses.
- Good day for a revitalizing massage! If you can, focus on the lower back.
How to organize at home
- Take the opportunity to open the windows and renew the air in every space in your house. Let the energy of renewal of this lunar phase flood your home.
- The day lends itself to activities that promote clarity in your environment. Additionally, it is a good time to make small improvements at home: fix pending details like changing light bulbs, tightening screws or repairing a loose hinge. When finished, turn on warm lights that make you feel comfortable at home.
- It’s a good day to put order in spaces linked to study, reading or work. You can organize your desk, sort papers, place books or clean your library. Focus also in common areas, like the living room: look at how the furniture is arranged and if you need to rethink it.
- As for household cleaning tasks, do those that are lightsuch as sweeping, mopping the floor, shaking cushions or dusting. Forget about tasks that require a lot of effort.
What to do in the garden and garden
Today the visible new Moon is still in the constellation of Virgo, with its earth and root energy. As for its orbit, it continues to decline.
- Lend more attention to your indoor plants today and take advantage of remove spontaneous weeds that have grown aroundas they could steal nutrients.
- If you need to perform transplant workfocus today on root plants like radishes, turnips or onions.
- Avoid watering today or, if you see that your plants cannot stand it, moderate watering a lot.
- Take advantage to make your own compost and homemade fertilizer for your crops and plants.
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