When to have a haircut in May? Folk tradition says hair grows back faster after a waxing-Moon haircut and keeps its shape longer after a waning-Moon haircut. Taurus, Leo, Virgo and Capricorn are considered favourable signs. These claims are not scientifically proven.
1 We
Last quarter 12:27 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
2 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 19:53 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
3 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 21:43 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
5 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 22:44 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 Tu
New moon Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
8 We
New moon 04:24 Moon: Taurus
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
9 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini (from 00:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 04:15)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 11:37)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Tu
First quarter Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 We
First quarter 12:49 Moon: Leo (from 22:33 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
16 Th
First quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
17 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
18 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 11:23)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
19 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 23:35 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Th
Full moon 14:55 Moon: Sagittarius (from 09:25)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24 Fr
Full moon Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 16:37 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 21:45 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Th
Last quarter 18:13 Moon: Pisces (from 01:33)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Fr
Last quarter Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
This calendar follows folk traditions and the biodynamic calendar; its recommendations are not scientifically proven. The Moon’s sign is shown at local noon; times are UK local time.
Last quarter 12:27 Moon: Aquarius