The Best (and Worst) Days for A Date, According to Astrology
Because timing is everything
Astrology provides us with countless tools for creating and strengthening relationships. This scheduling technique is from a branch of astrology called electional astrology. The basic idea is to look where the Moon will travel and choose the moment that best fulfills your purpose.
Plan Your Dates by the Moon
The Moon travels through the entire zodiac in about 28 days, so the possibilities are endless if you wait long enough. But that waiting that long won’t work for everyone. If you’re trying to plan a date, you’re likely considering a certain window of availability in the near future. You have to strike while the iron’s hot, right?
The goal is to choose the best time from what’s available. Here are the best times to schedule dates, based on the Moon.
Between the New Moon and the Full Moon
Each phase of the moon is associated with a certain purpose. When the Moon is in a waxing phase—getting fuller in the sky—it’s more favorable to start something new.
Be sure to schedule your date at least 12 hours after the New Moon. During the New Moon phase, the Moon is still dark and too brand new. There’s much anticipation, but no progress has been made yet. This new, spontaneous energy can take away the attention from the matter at hand and prevent a long-term relationship from materializing.
The Full Moon is a time of completion, fulfillment, and revelation, so relationships started after this point could give both parties a mature consciousness and clear expectations.
Astrologers agree that it’s best to rest and release right before the New Moon. So a waning Moon is generally not favorable for starting long-lasting relationships.
The Moon Sign that Best Fits Your Purpose
Certain activities are more favorable on particular days, depending on the sign of the Moon. The sign of the Moon when you first meet your date can describe how the potential relationship will be.
Check out what sign the Moon is in here.
Moon in Aries
A romance that starts while the Moon is in Aries may not last. The Aries Moon is best for quick results, overcoming challenges, and short-term projects. Relationships that do start in this sign may begin as passionate and spontaneous yet they can fizzle out just as quickly.
Moon in Taurus
The waxing Moon in Taurus may be the best moon to start a long-lasting relationship, though there can be a tendency for the romance to become routine or habitual. The Taurus Moon is best for material efforts, solid results, and long-term projects.
Moon in Gemini
Relationships that start with the Moon in Gemini tend to be light-hearted and fun. If you’re just looking for something more casual and cursory, plan your date while the Moon is in Gemini. The Gemini Moon is best for communicative activities, multi-tasking, and errands.
Moon in Cancer
Romantic connections that start during the Cancer Moon are likely to be tender and sweet, though there can be a touch of clinginess or moodiness. Because the Moon is the ruler of Cancer, this is a great Moon to start a new relationship under. The Moon in Cancer is favorable for activities at home and family get-togethers.
Moon in Leo
A waxing Moon in Leo favors a romantic, long-lasting relationship that’s full of energy. The Leo Moon is favorable for creative activities, working with children, and risk-taking.
Moon in Virgo
While relationships that start under the Virgo Moon can be helpful and satisfying, this is not the best time to start a new romantic connection. Routine work projects or service to others is favorable when the Moon is in Virgo.
Moon in Libra
Because the sign is so partnership-oriented, the Moon in Libra is a favorable time to begin a relationship. The Libra Moon is most favorable for cooperative activities and matters related to beauty.
Moon in Scorpio
The Moon is in its fall in Scorpio, so many astrologers agree that this is not the most favorable time to start a relationship. Romances that start when the Moon is in Scorpio can be severe and pessimistic. The Scorpio Moon is best for research, accounting, and throwing away old things.
Moon in Sagittarius
Like when the Moon is in Gemini, relationships that start during the Sagittarius Moon are more fun than consistent. The Moon in Sagittarius is best for adventurous, unplanned activities, sports, and higher education.
Moon in Capricorn
Similar to the Moon in Scorpio, the Moon is in detriment in Capricorn, so it’s unfavorable to start a romantic relationship during this time. There could be limitations or difficulties in getting this connection going. The Capricorn Moon is best for yielding slow results, career-related events, and making practical investments.
Moon in Aquarius
If you’re looking for a romantic or emotional connection, avoid scheduling your date while the Moon is in Aquarius. These relationships can be friendly, unique, and long-lasting, but they may feel cold and dry. Trying something new or unusual or participating in group projects or events is favorable while the Moon is in Aquarius.
Moon in Pisces
Like the Moon in Cancer, relationships that start when the Moon is in Pisces can be caring and sentimental. There is a possibility that these connections can be elusive or unbalanced. The Pisces Moon is best for spiritual or imaginative ventures and water activities.
Avoid the Void of Course Moon
The Moon is constantly traveling through the zodiac. However, there are some times when the Moon doesn’t make any contact (major applying aspects) with other planets before changing signs. During this period, we consider the Moon “void of course.”
Astrologers agree that it’s best to avoid starting activities or events when the Moon is Void of Course. Generally, new activities don’t work out as we’d like them, or they would require serious adjustment to get back on track. Plans fall apart, strange outcomes arise, and matters are in a limbo state.
This isn’t to say that things won’t work out if initiated during the Void of Course Moon—it’s just a more challenging journey. The Void of Course Moon is good for social events with existing friends and family, not new people that you hope to have a long-term relationship with.
Check out when the Moon is Void of Course here.
