Clear things out, by the Moon
Of 29 lunar days, the tradition favours 23 for this and discourages 6. 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 clear things out
- Lunar day 1
- The tradition holds that the 1st lunar day suits light decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary belongings, even though big projects are discouraged.
- Lunar day 2
- The 2nd lunar day is described as a great time to declutter and bring order into the home.
- Lunar day 4
- The 4th lunar day is considered excellent for decluttering, said to lift both the home and one's mood.
- Lunar day 6
- The 6th lunar day is held to favour decluttering and other small household tasks.
- Lunar day 7
- On the 7th lunar day the tradition favours organizing and light tidying, provided the job is finished within the day.
- Lunar day 8
- The 8th lunar day is said to be especially beneficial for decluttering and bringing order to the home.
- Lunar day 9
- The 9th lunar day is described as good for decluttering, which is thought to bring clarity and inner balance.
- Lunar day 10
- The 10th lunar day is held to make cleaning and organizing feel effortless, so clearing things out is supported.
- Lunar day 11
- The 11th lunar day is considered especially beneficial for letting go of unused items.
- Lunar day 14
- The 14th lunar day is named as a strongly favourable time to declutter and let go of unused items.
- Lunar day 15
- On the 15th lunar day the tradition recommends decluttering as a way to refresh the home's energy.
- Lunar day 16
- The 16th lunar day is called a great time for decluttering and releasing unused belongings.
- Lunar day 18
- On the 18th lunar day light tidying and organizing belongings is held to be restful and calming, while big projects are not.
- Lunar day 19
- The 19th lunar day is said to favour decluttering as a light, enjoyable way to refresh the home.
- Lunar day 20
- The 20th lunar day is held to reward any home-improving effort, including clearing out, as long as it is done willingly.
- Lunar day 21
- The 21st lunar day is considered beneficial for letting go of unused things, ideally balanced by bringing in something new.
- Lunar day 22
- On the 22nd lunar day the tradition points toward easy cleaning and organizing rather than major changes.
- Lunar day 23
- The 23rd lunar day is held to favour organizing and light tidying that brings harmony without strain.
- Lunar day 24
- The 24th lunar day is named a perfect time to declutter and release what weighs you down.
- Lunar day 25
- On the 25th lunar day the tradition supports gentle organizing, though heavy clearing work is best left for another day.
- Lunar day 26
- The 26th lunar day is said to suit light tidying, kept well short of strenuous effort.
- Lunar day 28
- The 28th lunar day is described as unrestricted for household work, so clearing out is expected to go productively.
- Lunar day 29
- On the 29th lunar day the tradition favours gentle sorting of belongings rather than heavy clearing.
Lunar days to avoid
- Lunar day 3
- On the 3rd lunar day the tradition says the day's energy does not support organizing, so clearing things out is thought to feel frustrating.
- Lunar day 5
- The tradition explicitly advises against decluttering on the 5th lunar day, warning it may bring emotional strain.
- Lunar day 12
- On the 12th lunar day the tradition says even simple chores meet obstacles, so clearing out is better postponed.
- Lunar day 13
- The 13th lunar day is held to drain effort from even minor household chores, so sorting and clearing out is discouraged.
- Lunar day 17
- The tradition warns against discarding belongings on the 17th lunar day and advises waiting for a better moment.
- Lunar day 27
- The 27th lunar day is held to favour acquiring things for the home rather than clearing them out.
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.