Travel, by the Moon
Of 29 lunar days, the tradition favours 17 for this and discourages 12. 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 travel
- Lunar day 1
- The tradition holds this day favourable for travel, provided the journey was planned in advance rather than decided on a whim.
- Lunar day 2
- The tradition sees this as a perfect day for travel of any kind, promising easy, pleasant and safe journeys.
- Lunar day 6
- The tradition calls this day neutral for travel: short trips are safe, while long journeys are better left for another time.
- Lunar day 7
- The tradition favours travel on this day, especially short one- or two-day trips rather than long absences from home.
- Lunar day 8
- The tradition names this one of the best days for any journey, near or far, planned or spontaneous.
- Lunar day 9
- The tradition holds that the Moon supports travellers on this day, making journeys smooth even if unplanned.
- Lunar day 11
- The tradition regards this as a very favourable day for journeys, both long trips and short spontaneous getaways.
- Lunar day 14
- The tradition holds this day strongly supportive of travellers, recommending both long and short journeys.
- Lunar day 16
- The tradition sees this as a great day to set out on any trip, long or short, with valuable encounters along the way.
- Lunar day 17
- The tradition calls this day ideal for travel, with smooth journeys and helpful people met on the way.
- Lunar day 18
- The tradition holds that the Moon protects travellers on this day, making any trip go smoothly.
- Lunar day 19
- The tradition considers this day highly favourable for travel, including spontaneous or unusual journeys.
- Lunar day 20
- The tradition holds the Moon especially kind to travellers on this day, rewarding flexible, spontaneous journeys.
- Lunar day 21
- The tradition sees travellers as protected on this day, with both short and long trips favoured, ideally in company.
- Lunar day 23
- The tradition holds this day mixed for travel: short trips are acceptable, while long or work-related journeys may disappoint.
- Lunar day 27
- The tradition regards this day as especially favourable for travel, particularly long journeys that broaden horizons.
- Lunar day 28
- The tradition splits this day for travel: short trips are welcomed, while long-distance journeys are discouraged.
Lunar days to avoid
- Lunar day 3
- The tradition warns against all travel and even travel planning on this day.
- Lunar day 4
- The tradition considers this a poor day for travel, holding that movement and changes of surroundings bring tension and dissatisfaction.
- Lunar day 5
- The tradition advises avoiding travel, with only short business trips considered an exception.
- Lunar day 10
- The tradition recommends postponing trips on this day and urges great caution if travel is unavoidable.
- Lunar day 12
- The tradition warns that travel on this day carries high risk and is best replaced by staying put.
- Lunar day 13
- The tradition names this a very unfavourable day for travel and advises postponing journeys.
- Lunar day 15
- The tradition considers this day unfavourable for travel, expecting exhaustion and transport mishaps.
- Lunar day 22
- The tradition advises against setting off on any journey, as judgement and adaptability are said to be weakened.
- Lunar day 24
- The tradition advises avoiding all trips on this day due to setbacks and heightened risk of accidents.
- Lunar day 25
- The tradition counts this day particularly unfavourable for travellers and urges skipping all journeys.
- Lunar day 26
- The tradition calls this a challenging day for travellers and suggests postponing even well-planned trips.
- Lunar day 29
- The tradition advises against all travel on this day, expecting complications however carefully plans were made.
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.