The Lunar Calendar 2023: meanings

The Cultural Importance of the Lunar Calendar

In many cultures around the world, the lunar calendar has played a central role in people's daily lives. For example, in Chinese tradition, the lunar calendar is used to determine the dates of traditional festivals, such as the Chinese New Year and the Moon Festival.  

The lunar calendar also offers symbolic meaning. The different phases of the Moon are often associated with concepts such as growth, fertility, and transformation. The New Moon is considered the start of a new cycle, a good time to set new goals. The Full Moon, on the other hand, is often tied to completion, peak energy, and enlightenment. It is during this full moon phase that you can recharge the stones of your beauty tools with energy.

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The influence of the Lunar Calendar on nature

Apart from its cultural significance, the lunar calendar also plays a crucial role in observing nature. The tides, for example, are influenced by the gravity of the Moon, and their rhythm is often linked to the lunar phases. Similarly, many animal and plant species use lunar cycles to regulate their behaviors, such as reproduction and migration.

Gardeners and farmers also use the lunar calendar to plan their activities. Depending on the lunar phases, certain periods are considered more favorable for planting, harvesting or pruning plants. This approach, known as 'moon gardening' or 'biodynamic agriculture', is based on the idea that cosmic forces can influence plant growth.