Make a big purchase, by the Moon
Of 29 lunar days, the tradition favours 12 for this and discourages 14. The lunar day turns at moonrise, so a calendar date usually spans two of them — which is why a date can be good for part of the day and not the rest.
Favourable lunar days for make a big purchase
- Lunar day 2
- This day is said to favour contracts and financial transactions, which would include making a large purchase.
- Lunar day 3
- The tradition considers this a strong day for business decisions, which loosely supports committing to a big purchase.
- Lunar day 10
- Financial transactions are said to go well on this day, so a significant purchase is supported.
- Lunar day 13
- Acquisitions and financial matters are explicitly said to prosper on this day.
- Lunar day 14
- This day is counted among the best for financial matters, though the tradition asks that any decision be checked over carefully first.
- Lunar day 15
- The tradition says the outcome of business moves today depends entirely on the groundwork already laid, so a big purchase is only advised if it was well prepared.
- Lunar day 18
- The tradition describes this as an unremarkable day given over to routine and research, with nothing said for or against a purchase.
- Lunar day 20
- This day is named among the best for financial matters and trade, which supports a significant purchase.
- Lunar day 21
- All financial transactions are said to run smoothly on this day, a big purchase included.
- Lunar day 24
- This day is held favourable for any business undertaking, so a big purchase falls under its blessing.
- Lunar day 25
- Buying for work and business is explicitly recommended on this day.
- Lunar day 28
- Major purchases, property included, are named as favoured on this day.
Lunar days to avoid
- Lunar day 1
- The tradition treats this day as a planning day and holds that major decisions, including a large purchase, are better postponed.
- Lunar day 4
- This day is held to be for routine paperwork rather than important decisions such as a major purchase.
- Lunar day 5
- Apart from repaying debts, the tradition advises holding off on financial transactions on this day, a big purchase among them.
- Lunar day 6
- Large deals, such as property purchases, are said to be best postponed on this day.
- Lunar day 9
- The tradition warns off major financial transactions and deals on this day, which covers a big purchase.
- Lunar day 11
- Only small and medium transactions are favoured on this day, while trade deals — and so larger purchases — are said to be postponed.
- Lunar day 12
- The tradition holds this a poor day for commerce and serious business matters such as a major purchase.
- Lunar day 17
- Deals involving large sums are specifically discouraged on this day, even though small sales are favoured.
- Lunar day 19
- With new commitments and quick agreements discouraged, the tradition would have a big purchase wait.
- Lunar day 22
- Commercial and financial transactions are to be avoided on this day according to the tradition.
- Lunar day 23
- The tradition marks this a contentious day and advises against important decisions and negotiations such as a major purchase.
- Lunar day 26
- The tradition warns that offers made today may be incomplete or ill-intentioned, so committing to a big purchase is discouraged.
- Lunar day 27
- With new undertakings discouraged in favour of finishing old ones, the tradition leans against starting a big purchase today.
- Lunar day 29
- Purchases and financial transactions are explicitly to be put off on this resting day.
What this is, and is not
Inherited material, quoted as received. Checked against the tradition's own named authorities, these readings contradict each other on all 29 lunar days — so treat the guidance as a custom worth knowing, not a finding. The astronomy underneath it is exact: MoonIQ computes which lunar day you are in, and the minute it turns, for your own location.