Lunar Doctrine
Moon Phases
Classical doctrine for every phase of the lunar cycle, monthly lunation calendars with exact dates and signs, and phase-in-sign combinations with primary source citations.
Current Moon
Last Quarter in Aquarius
20% illumination - ~2-3 days phase
Local personalization
Local timing for current and upcoming moon phases
The hub stays canonical for indexing, while this panel lets you apply browser or manual coordinates for local ascendant, planetary hour, and local-time conversions of upcoming lunations.
Current mode
No local coordinates applied yet.
Event times below render in your browser timezone: UTC.
Browser timezone
UTC
Local conversions update automatically in this browser.
Current moon
Last Quarter in Aquarius
20% illumination right now.
Ascendant
Apply a location
Local horizon from your coordinates.
Planetary hour
Apply a location
Times appear after a location is applied.
Featured local timings
Full Moon in Libra
Apr 2, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC
Apply your location below to compare the canonical UTC calendar with your local sky context.
Last Quarter in Capricorn
Apr 10, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
Apply your location below to compare the canonical UTC calendar with your local sky context.
New Moon in Aries
Apr 17, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC
Apply your location below to compare the canonical UTC calendar with your local sky context.
First Quarter in Leo
Apr 24, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
Apply your location below to compare the canonical UTC calendar with your local sky context.
The Eight Phases
New Moon
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
Read doctrineWaxing Crescent
The Moon emerges from the Sun's beams and first becomes visible as a crescent. Increasing in light and speed, it gathers strength - a favorable condition in classical election doctrine.
Read doctrineFirst Quarter
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
Read doctrineWaxing Gibbous
The Moon approaches fullness, moving rapidly and increasing toward maximum illumination. It is at its strongest speed and brightness, building toward the culmination of the opposition.
Read doctrineFull Moon
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Read doctrineWaning Gibbous
The Moon has passed the opposition and begins to decrease in light. Classical election doctrine regards the Moon as decreasing in strength from this point, less favorable for initiating new endeavors.
Read doctrineLast Quarter
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Read doctrineWaning Crescent
The Moon diminishes rapidly toward the Sun, approaching combustion once more. In classical doctrine, this is among the weakest of all lunar conditions - the Moon is dark, slow, and nearly consumed by the Sun's light.
Read doctrine