Lunar calendar - 19 august 2016 - UK

Waning moon

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

Moon in Pisces

Health and beauty

Propitious time for operations and medical procedures.

Good time for effective weight loss and detox.

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.

Skin care and hair removal - a good time for beauty treatments.

Home and garden

Watering and irrigation - this includes in particular to houseplants.

Troublesome stains wash down much easier – you can use a smaller amount of stain removers. Laundry done in these days is much cleaner.

Good day for mowing the lawn.

Laundry and dry cleaning. During this time, you need less detergent and cleaning products.

Not the best season for harvest - fruits for harvested during this time won’t last long.