It's the closing chapter in the Moon's monthly saga. It brings a time of little or no light, the final crescent before the next lunar cycle and a new Moon.
Eight Moon Phases
Did you know that the Moon has eight phases?
They are:
New Moon
Crescent Moon
First Quarter Moon
Gibbous Moon
Full Moon
Disseminating Moon
Last Quarter Moon
Balsamic Moon
What To Do When The Moon's Balsamic
When the Moon enters its final phase, it's winding down an entire month of lunar waxing and waning.
That signals us to do the same: wind down. Rest, relax, reflect. It's the best time all month to step back, sleep more, and reflect on how the past month went.
2023 Balsamic Moon Calendar
Here are the balsamic Moons for 2023.
NOTE: Dates and times listed below are for U.S. central time zone.
2023 Balsamic Moon Phase Dates, Times
January 18, 9:56 a.m. - January 21, 2:53 p.m.
February 16, 8:34 p.m. - February 20, 1:06 a.m.
March 18, 5:58 a.m. - March 21, 12:23 p.m.
April 16, 1:07 p.m. - April 19, 11:12 p.m.
May 15, 8:10 p.m. - May 19, 10:53 a.m.
June 14, 4:12 a.m. - June 17, 11:37 p.m.
July 13, 2:06 p.m. - July 17, 1:32 p.m.
August 12, 2:27 a.m. - August 16, 4:38 a.m.
September 10, 5:34 p.m. - September 14, 8:40 p.m.
October 10, 11:17 a.m. - October 14, 12:55 p.m.
November 9, 5:43 a.m. - November 13, 3:27 a.m.
December 9, 1:16 a.m. - December 12, 5:32 p.m.
2024
January 7, 2024, 7:09 p.m. - January 11, 2024, 5:57 a.m.
Remember that the end of the balsamic Moon phase is the start of the new Moon phase; the new Moon start times are identical with the ending times given above for the balsamic Moons.
Learn More About Balsamic Moon Phase
Learn more about the balsamic Moon phase in these other articles:
Thank you for taking a moment to comment. I'm glad you've enjoyed using the Balsamic Moon Phase Date calendars I've posted for several years.
Wanted to let you know that I've retired from astrology as of the end of last year, so the 2023 balsamic calendar was my last one. NOTE: A quick shorthand way to know when we're in a balsamic Moon period: check when the next new Moon phase starts. Each month, the balsamic period starts approximately 3.5 days before the new Moon.
If you'd like to know more about my retirement and "next steps" plans, do check out these two super short (4 minutes!) podcasts from my last two radio show visits with Anna & Raven: November 2023 podcast and December 2023 podcast
Again, thank you for all your kindness and your interest in my astrology work over these many years. I so appreciate it. If you'd like to receive updates once I have more news about what's coming next, please reply and let me know. I'd be delighted to add you to my contact list.
Wishing you the gift of peace and stillness during every balsamic Moon, this year and always. And happy 2024 to you!
Thanks for doing this every year. I appreciate it and I use it every month. I’m looking forward to 2024.
Dear Ariana,
Thank you for taking a moment to comment. I'm glad you've enjoyed using the Balsamic Moon Phase Date calendars I've posted for several years.
Wanted to let you know that I've retired from astrology as of the end of last year, so the 2023 balsamic calendar was my last one. NOTE: A quick shorthand way to know when we're in a balsamic Moon period: check when the next new Moon phase starts. Each month, the balsamic period starts approximately 3.5 days before the new Moon.
If you'd like to know more about my retirement and "next steps" plans, do check out these two super short (4 minutes!) podcasts from my last two radio show visits with Anna & Raven: November 2023 podcast and December 2023 podcast
We're leaving the Astrologer Anne website up, and you can access many resources in the Learn Astrology section. Also, to get astrology reports or a free birth chart for yourself of anyone else, at any time, visit our online Chart Services page: https://www.astrosoftware.com/astro/10350.HTM
Again, thank you for all your kindness and your interest in my astrology work over these many years. I so appreciate it. If you'd like to receive updates once I have more news about what's coming next, please reply and let me know. I'd be delighted to add you to my contact list.
Wishing you the gift of peace and stillness during every balsamic Moon, this year and always. And happy 2024 to you!