Here are the 2023 BEST DAYS from The Old Farmer's Almanac—listed by activity. (Or, see Best Days by Date.)
Find out when to start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, plant vegetables, quit smoking, lose weight, wean, mow grass to slow growth, and more activities, based on the Moon’s sign. The 2023 Best Days Calendar dates are based on several factors, including the position of the Moon in the 12 signs of the Zodiac, as well as the lunar phase. Planetary relationships may also be considered. When positions and/or phases are suitable, tradition says that activities are more likely to yield favorable results.
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Best Days by Activity for December 2023| Activity | Best Days |
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| bake | Dec 26, Dec 27, Dec 28 |
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| begin diet to gain weight | Dec 19, Dec 24 |
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| begin logging | Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 |
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| breed animals | Dec 9, Dec 10 |
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| brew beer or cider | Dec 9, Dec 10 |
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| can or pickle vegetables and fruit | Dec 9, Dec 10 |
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| castrate animals | Dec 16, Dec 17 |
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| color hair | Dec 22, Dec 23 |
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| cut hair to discourage growth | Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 |
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| cut hair to encourage growth | Dec 22, Dec 23 |
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| cut hay | Dec 20, Dec 21 |
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| destroy pests and weeds | Dec 20, Dec 21 |
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| dry fruit, vegetables, or meat | Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 |
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| end projects | Dec 25 |
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| go camping | Dec 11, Dec 12 |
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| graft or pollinate | Dec 26, Dec 27, Dec 28 |
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| harvest aboveground crops | Dec 22, Dec 23 |
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| harvest belowground crops | Dec 4, Dec 5 |
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| have dental care | Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 31 |
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| make jams or jellies | Dec 18, Dec 19 |
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| make sauerkraut | Dec 9, Dec 10 |
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| pick fruit | Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 31 |
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| plant aboveground crops | Dec 18, Dec 19 |
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| plant belowground crops | Dec 9, Dec 10 |
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| prune to discourage growth | Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 |
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| prune to encourage growth | Dec 20, Dec 21 |
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| quit smoking | Dec 6, Dec 11 |
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| set posts or pour concrete | Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 |
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| slaughter livestock | Dec 9, Dec 10 |
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| start a diet to lose weight | Dec 6, Dec 11 |
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| start projects | Dec 13 |
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| straighten hair | Dec 11, Dec 12 |
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| wean animals or children | Dec 6, Dec 11 |
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