April 15 and 16 have the highest number of treatment options during the Virgo waxing moon that include color, avoid splitting, grow hair faster, keep the style the longest and get a permanent. For those looking even further ahead to make plans, the May 5 Taurus New Moon is a most excellent day to cut hair to grow it faster and looking the best. That's a Monday with no other negative issues like a void of course moon. Those of us looking to keep the growth slower with coloring will look at later days in April, especially Apr 23-24 and 27-29.



Tides

Once you choose your hair care day, consider the daily tide rhythm as a triple extra edge to maximizing the timing for superior results. The cyclic rising and falling of the tides are caused by changing positions of the Moon and Sun relative to the Earth. As Newton said, the appearance of the tides is a response to the universal properties of gravity, just like the moon phases on a closer scale. It is a simple cycle of pressure (full moon, high tide) and release (new moon, low tide).

I have flowed with the tidal rhythm for many years and observed the effects of it on myself and others. The debate about whether human beings can be affected by the forces of the tides is strong on both sides. I find it amusing to hear the emphatic statements of how silly it is, and plod on nevertheless. I know how I feel and that tells me what I need to know. At low tide, my energy level drops and I slow down, relax, and do easy tasks. Whenever I can, I schedule important activities and appointments when the tide is rising.

Like the moon phases, tides are an indicator to use when you are able to control your schedule and choose your timing. Personal astrological charts, daily aspects, and current circumstances often conspire to make the tide a moot point in a busy day. We forge ahead through even the worst timing to get things done. My astrologer is fond of saying that it is up to you to fulfill your destiny no matter what your chart looks like. Tiger Woods has a fairly weak chart for an athlete and look where he has taken himself in the world of professional golf. The same goes for the moon phases and the tides. Use them whenever possible to benefit all activities, but don't get your knickers in a twit if all is not perfect. Experience is the best guide over time.

Ever have trouble getting to sleep at night? Check outside your window for a moon getting close to full and, if not, your local charts for a rising tide. Even if you do not live on a coast line, consult the tide charts for the nearest coast and latitude from where you live. Choose the rising tide for hair care treatments to find the strongest available time to achieve the results that you want.

Update

This series of articles began when I got a disappointing hair cut last year. I was astounded at how bad it could get with a simple, straight hair cut. My goals in January were to preserve vital energy and keep the roots colored as long as possible.

My hair cut from Jan 19 continues to be more than satisfactory. The coloring lasted very well to my eye for 45 days and the package recommendation goes only to 28 washings. It's another ten days to my next optimum color hair date which I don't find to be a problem in my current situation. I am quite happy so far with the moon phase and moon sign dates that I picked and see a good improvement.

Reader Questions

Void of Course

Curious readers want to know why specific times are given for each day, like before 7a and before 6a or after 3p. It is the v/c Void of Course moon that qualifies the daily timing. A void of course moon means that the moon has finished its location in one sign and has not yet entered the next sign. It can last from a few short minutes to several days.

It is my experience and the recommendation of astrologers to avoid important activities during the v/c. Most hair treatments would definitely be high on the list of priority appointments especially with its relationship to emotional well-being, professional success, or personal self-esteem. I can usually feel the void of course rolling in a few hours in advance and experience the lift of energy starting in the last half hour to hour of the v/c segment.

A cushion time is built in to avoid getting too close to the shadow time of the v/c hours and is rounded off to the nearest hour for convenience.

Pisces and Cancer Moon

The most comments about the Moon Phases for Hair are regarding the Pisces and Cancer moons. This was the one conflict I found in researching the available astrological information about hair care. Where a few astrologers affirm that these moon signs are best for cutting to encourage the growth of long hair, Johanna Paungger and Thomas Poppe in their book called Moon Time declare specifically to avoid all hair treatments during these signs. I pay attention to this source because of the quality of the overall information they present on other topics.

When you have a choice for your schedule, pick the best moon phase day for hair treatments. Share your moon phase hair experiences with Laraine @ phasenews.com

Moon Phase and Sign Dates for April 2008

Based on Pacific Standard Time

MT Mountain Time add 1 hour

CST Central Time add 2 hours

EST Eastern Time add 3 hours

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BY STYLE

Avoid hair care: Apr 2, Apr 3, Apr 4 to 6p, Apr 10 after 8a, Apr 11, Apr 12, Apr 29 after 9p, Apr 30

Avoid hair cut: Apr 6 from 7a-7p, Apr 8 from 7a-7p, Apr 14 after 9p, Apr 15 before 7a, Apr 16 after 10p, Apr 17 before 4p, Apr 19 after 1p, Apr 20 before 3a, Apr 22 from 1a-3p, Apr 24 after 2p, Apr 25 before 3a, Apr 27 from 6a-3p

Color hair: Apr 1, Apr 2 before 1a, Apr 15 after 7a, Apr 16 before 10p, Apr 27 after 3p, Apr 28, Apr 29 before 9p

Color roots for slow re-growth: Apr 23, Apr 24 before 2p, Apr 25 after 3a, Apr 26, Apr 27 before 6a or after 3p, Apr 28, Apr 29 before 9p

Cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting: Apr 13, Apr 14 before 9p, Apr 15 after 7a, Apr 16 before 10p, Apr 17 after 4p, Apr 18, Apr 19 before 1p

Cut hair to grow faster: best Apr 5, best Apr 6 before 7a or after 7p, best Apr 7, best Apr 8 before 7a or after 7p, best Apr 9, best Apr 10 before 8a, Apr 13, Apr 14 before 9p, Apr 15 after 7a, Apr 16 before 10p, Apr 17 after 4p, Apr 18, Apr 19 before 1p

Cut hair to grow slower: Apr 22 before 1a or after 3p, Apr 23, Apr 24 before 2p, Apr 27 before 6a or after 3p, Apr 28, Apr 29 before 9p

Cut hair to grow thicker: Apr 13, Apr 14 before 9p

Cut hair to keep the style the longest: Apr 15 after 7a, Apr 16 before 10p

Cut hair to keep vital energy: Apr 8 before 7a or after 7p, Apr 17 after 4p

Permanent wave: Apr 1, Apr 2 before 1a, Apr 15 after 7a, Apr 16 before 10p, Apr 27 before 6a or after 3p, Apr 28, Apr 29 before 9p

Permanent wave you want to be frizzy: Apr 13, Apr 14 before 9p

BY DATE

Apr 1: color hair, permanent wave

Apr 2: before 1a color hair, permanent wave; avoid hair care after 1a during Void of Course and Pisces moon.

Apr 3: avoid hair care during Pisces moon.

Apr 4: avoid hair care during Pisces moon. Start after 6p.

Apr 5: best to cut hair to grow faster

Apr 6: before 7a or after 7p best to cut hair to grow faster; avoid hair cut from 7a-7p

Apr 7: best to cut hair to grow faster

Apr 8: before 7a or after 7p best to cut hair to grow faster, cut hair to keep vital energy; avoid hair cut from 7a-7p

Apr 9: best to cut hair to grow faster

Apr 10: before 8a best to cut hair to grow faster; after 8a avoid hair care during Void of Course and Cancer moon.

Apr 11: avoid hair care during Cancer moon.

Apr 12: avoid hair care during Void of Course and Cancer moon, all day.

Apr 13: cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster, cut hair to grow thicker, permanent wave you want to be frizzy

Apr 14: before 9p cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster, cut hair to grow thicker, permanent wave you want to be frizzy; after 9p avoid hair cut

Apr 15: avoid hair cut before 7a; after 7a color hair, cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster, cut hair to keep the style the longest, permanent wave

Apr 16: before 10p color hair, cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster, cut hair to keep the style the longest, permanent wave; after 10p avoid hair cut

Apr 17: before 4p avoid hair cut; after 4p cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster, cut hair to keep vital energy

Apr 18: cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster

Apr 19: before 1p cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting, cut hair to grow faster; after 1p avoid hair cut

Apr 20: before 3a avoid hair cut

Apr 21: no hair care or cut recommendations

Apr 22: before 1a or after 3p cut hair to grow slower; from 1a-3p avoid hair cut

Apr 23: color roots for slow re-growth, cut hair to grow slower

Apr 24: before 2p color roots for slow re-growth, cut hair to grow slower; after 2p avoid hair cut

Apr 25: before 3a avoid hair; after 3a color roots for slow re-growth

Apr 26: color roots for slow re-growth

Apr 27: 6a-3p avoid hair cut; before 6a or after 3p color hair, color roots for slow re-growth, cut hair to grow slower, permanent wave

Apr 28: color hair, color roots for slow re-growth, cut hair to grow slower, permanent wave

Apr 29: before 9p color hair, color roots for slow re-growth, cut hair to grow slower, permanent wave; after 9p avoid hair care during Void of Course and Pisces moon.

Apr 30: avoid hair care during Pisces moon.

(c) 2008 Laraine Mesavage, All rights reserved.

Note: No claim or guarantee is made for your hair care or hair cut results. The author enjoys collecting and sharing the available hair care information based on astrological moon signs, moon phases and moon void of course. Comments are welcome regarding your experience with Moon Phases for Hair. Contact: Laraine @ phasenews.com Disclaimer