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Lunar health calendar for may 2026
The lunar health calendar for may 2026 helps determine the best days for healing and preventive medical procedures. Lunar phases, zodiac signs, and weekdays influence how the body reacts to treatments and environmental factors. Understanding these cycles supports better recovery, enhanced immunity, and overall well-being.
Waxing Moon
1 may
Full Moon
1 may at 20:24
Waning Moon
1-16 may
New Moon
16 may at 23:03
Waxing Moon
16-31 may
Full Moon
31 may at 11:46
Waning Moon
31 may
Calendar for may 2026
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Auspicious day
Good day
Bad day
Unfavorable day
Lunar health calendar for may 2026 day by day
1 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 05:43
Moonrise↑ 20:24
2 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:12
Moonrise↑ 21:27
3 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Lunar day:
16, 17
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
4 may
Monday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 94%
Lunar day:
17, 18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 07:28
Moonrise↑ 23:24
5 may
Tuesday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 88%
Lunar day:
18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Moonset ↓ 08:16
6 may
Wednesday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 81%
Lunar day:
19
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn
Moonrise ↑ 00:14
Moonset ↓ 09:11
7 may
Thursday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 74%
Lunar day:
19, 20
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn, Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 00:57
Moonset ↓ 10:11
8 may
Friday
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Lunar day:
20, 21
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
9 may
Saturday
Last Quarter
Illumination 55%
Lunar day:
21, 22
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 02:04
Moonset ↓ 12:17
10 may
Sunday
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Lunar day:
22, 23
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius, Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
11 may
Monday
Last Quarter
Illumination 35%
Lunar day:
23, 24
Zodiac sign:
Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:56
Moonset ↓ 14:27
12 may
Tuesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Lunar day:
24, 25
Zodiac sign:
Pisces, Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
13 may
Wednesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 16%
Lunar day:
25, 26
Zodiac sign:
Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:44
Moonset ↓ 16:45
14 may
Thursday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 9%
Lunar day:
26, 27
Zodiac sign:
Aries, Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:10
Moonset ↓ 17:59
15 may
Friday
New Moon
Illumination 3%
Lunar day:
27, 28
Zodiac sign:
Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:40
Moonset ↓ 19:17
16 may
Saturday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
28, 29, 1
Zodiac sign:
Taurus, Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 05:17
Moonset ↓ 20:37
17 may
Sunday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
1, 2
Zodiac sign:
Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
18 may
Monday
New Moon
Illumination 4%
Lunar day:
2, 3
Zodiac sign:
Gemini, Cancer
Moonrise ↑ 07:01
Moonset ↓ 23:05
19 may
Tuesday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 10%
Lunar day:
3, 4
Zodiac sign:
Cancer
Moonrise↑ 08:09
20 may
Wednesday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 18%
Lunar day:
4, 5
Zodiac sign:
Cancer, Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:02
Moonrise↑ 09:25
21 may
Thursday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 28%
Lunar day:
5, 6
Zodiac sign:
Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:46
Moonrise↑ 10:40
22 may
Friday
First Quarter
Illumination 38%
Lunar day:
6, 7
Zodiac sign:
Leo, Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:22
Moonrise↑ 11:53
23 may
Saturday
First Quarter
Illumination 49%
Lunar day:
7, 8
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:51
Moonrise↑ 13:02
24 may
Sunday
First Quarter
Illumination 60%
Lunar day:
8, 9
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 02:15
Moonrise↑ 14:07
25 may
Monday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 69%
Lunar day:
9, 10
Zodiac sign:
Virgo, Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:37
Moonrise↑ 15:10
26 may
Tuesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 78%
Lunar day:
10, 11
Zodiac sign:
Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:59
Moonrise↑ 16:12
27 may
Wednesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 86%
Lunar day:
11, 12
Zodiac sign:
Libra, Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:22
Moonrise↑ 17:14
28 may
Thursday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 92%
Lunar day:
12, 13
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:47
Moonrise↑ 18:16
29 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 96%
Lunar day:
13, 14
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 04:14
Moonrise↑ 19:19
30 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 99%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 04:47
Moonrise↑ 20:19
31 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 05:27
Moonrise↑ 21:18
The most auspicious days for health according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Favorable lunar days align with moon phases that enhance surgical precision and medication absorption. Health treatments performed on these dates yield the best results. Aligning medical care with lunar cycles promotes vitality, strength, and emotional well-being, leading to improved overall health.
8 may
Friday
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Lunar day:
20, 21
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
Unfavorable days for health according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Unfavorable lunar days indicate periods when medical procedures should be postponed. Moon phases, weekdays, and zodiac alignments can weaken the body’s ability to heal. Avoid surgeries, doctor visits, and strong medications, as even minor treatments may have negative effects.
3 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Lunar day:
16, 17
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
7 may
Thursday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 74%
Lunar day:
19, 20
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn, Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 00:57
Moonset ↓ 10:11
12 may
Tuesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Lunar day:
24, 25
Zodiac sign:
Pisces, Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
14 may
Thursday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 9%
Lunar day:
26, 27
Zodiac sign:
Aries, Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:10
Moonset ↓ 17:59
15 may
Friday
New Moon
Illumination 3%
Lunar day:
27, 28
Zodiac sign:
Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:40
Moonset ↓ 19:17
16 may
Saturday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
28, 29, 1
Zodiac sign:
Taurus, Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 05:17
Moonset ↓ 20:37
17 may
Sunday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
1, 2
Zodiac sign:
Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
18 may
Monday
New Moon
Illumination 4%
Lunar day:
2, 3
Zodiac sign:
Gemini, Cancer
Moonrise ↑ 07:01
Moonset ↓ 23:05
21 may
Thursday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 28%
Lunar day:
5, 6
Zodiac sign:
Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:46
Moonrise↑ 10:40
31 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 05:27
Moonrise↑ 21:18
By referencing the lunar health calendar for may 2026, one can:
- determine the most and least favorable days for medical treatments, including surgeries and complex procedures such as spinal operations;
- plan hospital visits, recovery therapies, and wellness center stays on optimal days for enhanced healing effects;
- time fasting properly to avoid disrupting digestion and internal organ balance;
- choose the right days for chronic disease management, detoxification, and critical diagnostic tests like MRIs and CT scans;
- schedule physiotherapy, massages, dental work, and chiropractic sessions when healing potential is highest, minimizing side effects from medication;
- adjust their diet to lunar cycles, selecting foods that boost immunity and aid in the prevention of allergies;
- pick favorable dates for vascular, intestinal, dental, and sensory surgeries, as well as for compression treatments and specialist consultations;
- use the Moon’s cycle, zodiac influence, and weekday alignments to plan physical therapy and other health procedures for maximum effectiveness.
The lunar calendar is an indispensable guide for individuals seeking to optimize their health and well-being.