Lunar calendar - 23 august 2012 - UK

Waxing Moon

Propitious time for plant development, which crops are leaf or stem.

Moon in Scorpio

Health and beauty

Propitious time for assimilation of nutrients by the body and beauty masks work better.

Cutting hair in those days could lead to dandruff and they are harder to arrange. If possible it is recommended to refrain from washing the head.

Good time for regeneration and strengthening massage with essential oils.

Home and garden

A good time for sowing and planting leafy vegetables

Watering and irrigation - this includes in particular to houseplants.

Good day for mowing the lawn.