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Lunar Diet 2026: Eating by the Moon Calendar

The lunar diet is a folk eating pattern that follows the phases of the Moon: at the new moon and the full moon only liquids are taken for about 24 hours. The next full moon is on 26 October 2026 at 06:12 Bulgarian time, and the new moon on 9 November at 09:02. This is a tradition and not medical advice.

There is no scientific evidence of an effect of the lunar diet. Restrictive or liquids-only days are not suitable for everyone: with pregnancy, diabetes, an eating disorder or a chronic condition, ask a doctor first.

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The next unloading day

  1. Full Moon

    06:12

    Monday, Moon in Taurus

  2. New Moon

    09:02

    Monday, Moon in Scorpio

On 12 October at noon the Moon is waxing, 3 % lit; the 2nd lunar day.

The tradition

What Is the Lunar Diet?

The lunar diet is a folk eating pattern that times meals to the phases of the moon. It exists in two variants. In the basic one, at the exact new moon and full moon, followers spend about 24 hours on liquids only: water, herbal teas, fresh juices or a light broth. The evening before is a lighter dinner; the day after starts with a light meal.

The extended one also adjusts everyday eating to the waxing and waning phases. Tradition says the unloading day starts at the exact moment of the phase, which is why the dates in the table carry the hour.

The two halves of the month

Eating During the Waxing and Waning Moon

The Moon waxes from the new moon to the full moon and wanes from the full moon to the next new moon. Each half lasts about two weeks.

Waxing Moon

now: from 10 to 26 October

Tradition holds the body absorbs and stores more, so followers keep portions moderate, avoid late heavy dinners and drink more water.

Waning Moon

next: from 26 October to 9 November

The traditional window for lighter eating and smaller, earlier dinners: the body is believed to part with the excess more easily.

The unloading days

Lunar Diet 2026: All Dates

Every new moon and full moon of 2026, the classic unloading days, with the weekday, the hour and the sign the Moon is in.

The new and full moons of 2026. The hours are calculated in Bulgarian time, summer or winter time by the date.
Date 2026Phase and signTime
SaturdayFull MoonMoon in Cancer12:03
SundayNew MoonMoon in Capricorn21:52
MondayFull MoonMoon in Leo00:09
TuesdayNew MoonMoon in Aquariussolar eclipse14:01
TuesdayFull MoonMoon in Virgolunar eclipse13:38
ThursdayNew MoonMoon in Pisces03:23
ThursdayFull MoonMoon in Libra05:12
FridayNew MoonMoon in Aries14:52
FridayFull MoonMoon in Scorpio20:23
SaturdayNew MoonMoon in Taurus23:01
SundayFull MoonMoon in Sagittarius11:45
MondayNew MoonMoon in Gemini05:54
TuesdayFull MoonMoon in Capricorn02:57
TuesdayNew MoonMoon in Cancer12:43
WednesdayFull MoonMoon in Aquarius17:36
WednesdayNew MoonMoon in Leosolar eclipse20:37
FridayFull MoonMoon in Pisceslunar eclipse07:18
FridayNew MoonMoon in Virgo06:27
SaturdayFull MoonMoon in Aries19:49
SaturdayNew MoonMoon in Libra18:50
Monday, the next oneFull MoonMoon in Taurus06:12
MondayNew MoonMoon in Scorpio09:02
TuesdayFull MoonMoon in Gemini16:53
WednesdayNew MoonMoon in Sagittarius02:52
ThursdayFull MoonMoon in Cancer03:28

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you eat on the lunar diet?

On the classic 24-hour "unloading" days (new moon and full moon) followers take only liquids: water, herbal teas, fresh juices or light broths. In the extended variant the other days follow the phase: lighter meals and earlier dinners during the waning moon, and moderate portions with plenty of water during the waxing moon.

How much weight do you lose on the lunar diet?

There are no guarantees. A liquid day naturally creates a calorie deficit, and part of the visible change is simply water. Any lasting result comes from the overall eating pattern.

Is the lunar diet scientifically proven?

No. There is no clinical evidence that moon phases affect weight loss. The lunar diet is a folk tradition, and we present it as such. If you plan a restrictive or liquid day, consult your doctor first, especially with any health condition.

When does the lunar diet start this month?

The next classic unloading day is at the full moon on 26 October 2026 at 06:12 Bulgarian time, with the Moon in Taurus. After it comes the new moon on 9 November at 09:02.

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