Start something new, by the Moon
Of 29 lunar days, the tradition favours 13 for this and discourages 10. 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 start something new
- Lunar day 2
- This day is held to be ideal for taking the first step in work and business, including launching something new.
- Lunar day 3
- The tradition sees this as a good day for business decisions and determined forward movement, which is taken to support starting a venture.
- Lunar day 7
- Counted among the best days for business, with new campaigns and agreements said to prosper, the tradition views it as supportive of new beginnings.
- Lunar day 10
- The tradition calls this a generally favourable business day, which is read as supportive of new undertakings.
- Lunar day 11
- Following earlier preparation, the tradition sees this as an active day when plans already begun can be pushed forward successfully.
- Lunar day 13
- The tradition holds that bringing new concepts and approaches into business succeeds on this day.
- Lunar day 14
- An energetic day for new feats and arrangements, though the tradition warns that any decision should be double-checked first.
- Lunar day 15
- The tradition makes the outcome depend on the person's earlier preparation: bold action if the ground was laid, postponement if not.
- Lunar day 18
- The tradition describes this as an unremarkable day given to routine, research and creative work.
- Lunar day 20
- This is named as one of the best days for business, expressly good for embarking on new projects.
- Lunar day 21
- The tradition encourages openness to new prospects and says contacts made now improve one's finances.
- Lunar day 24
- The tradition names this a day favourable for any activity, including launching projects.
- Lunar day 28
- Described as a harvest day that is quite favourable for business undertakings, which the tradition reads as supportive of new ventures.
Lunar days to avoid
- Lunar day 1
- The tradition treats the first lunar day as a time for planning and reflection rather than committing to a new venture, since decisions are meant to be postponed.
- Lunar day 4
- With important decisions and dealings with people said to be best postponed, the tradition does not favour launching something new on this day.
- Lunar day 9
- With deals and decisions said to be best refrained from, the tradition holds this a poor day to launch anything.
- Lunar day 12
- Serious business matters are said to be better postponed, so the tradition does not favour launching something new.
- Lunar day 19
- The tradition explicitly advises avoiding anything new on this day and letting existing business continue as usual.
- Lunar day 22
- Routine work is favoured over important decisions and business dealings, so the tradition sees this as a poor day to launch.
- Lunar day 23
- With important decisions and negotiations to be avoided, the tradition treats this as an unsuitable day for a new start.
- Lunar day 26
- Called a difficult business day on which offers may conceal bad intentions, the tradition advises simple matters instead of new ventures.
- Lunar day 27
- The tradition says to finish what was already begun and avoid taking up anything new on this day.
- Lunar day 29
- The tradition holds this a day of rest on which new undertakings should be set aside.
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.