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Lunar calendar for mushroom picking for October 2026

Gathering mushrooms is an activity that requires not only knowledge about mushrooms, but also the ability to choose the right time for ‘quiet hunting’. Many mushroom pickers have long noticed that the Moon affects the growth of mushrooms, and now, going to the forest, more and more often check the lunar calendar.

The most favourable time for collecting mushrooms is the period of the waxing Moon. During this period there is an active growth of mushrooms, and the chances of a rich catch are greatly increased. On the waning Moon, the growth of mushrooms slows down, so such days are less successful for trips to the forest.

However, if you plan to prepare mushrooms for winter, it is best to start this process on the waning Moon. During this period, mushrooms are better preserved and retain their flavour and nutritional properties. This is especially important for mushrooms that are going to be dried, frozen or pickled.

Interestingly, mushrooms can grow even in winter, if it is warm enough. It is important to remember that before ‘quiet hunting’ it is worth not only checking with the lunar calendar, but also take into account the weather. Large precipitation, which fell a few days before the hike, favours the active growth of mushrooms, and this approach can significantly increase your catch.

For the rest of 2024, the favourable days for mushroom picking are as follows:

In September: from the 18th to the 30th of the month.

In October: from the 17th to the 30th of the month.

In November: from the 16th to the 29th of the month.


However, when picking mushrooms, be especially careful: only pick mushrooms that you know well and avoid damaged or dodgy specimens. The wrong choice can lead to unpleasant health consequences. Make sure that your catch consists of whole, healthy and tested mushrooms.

Date Moon Day Moon phases Lunar Zodiac Element
1 October 21 🌖 Gemini Horrible
2 October 22 🌖 Gemini Horrible
3 October 23 🌗 Cancer Horrible
4 October 24 🌘 Cancer Horrible
5 October 25 🌘 Leo Bad
6 October 26 🌘 Leo Bad
7 October 27 🌘 Virgo Bad
8 October 28 🌘 Virgo Bad
9 October 29 🌘 Libra Bad
10 October 30 🌑 Libra Average
11 October 2 🌑 Libra Great
12 October 3 🌒 Scorpio Great
13 October 4 🌒 Scorpio Great
14 October 5 🌒 Sagittarius Great
15 October 5 🌒 Sagittarius Great
16 October 6 🌒 Sagittarius Good
17 October 7 🌒 Capricorn Good
18 October 8 🌓 Capricorn Good
19 October 9 🌓 Aquarius Good
20 October 10 🌔 Aquarius Average
21 October 11 🌔 Aquarius Average
22 October 12 🌔 Pisces Average
23 October 13 🌔 Pisces Average
24 October 14 🌔 Aries Average
25 October 15 🌔 Aries Bad
26 October 16 🌕 Taurus Bad
27 October 17 🌖 Taurus Bad
28 October 18 🌖 Gemini Bad
29 October 19 🌖 Gemini Bad
30 October 20 🌖 Cancer Horrible
31 October 21 🌖 Cancer Horrible

Favorable days of the lunar calendar for pick mushrooms for October 2026

Good days of the lunar calendar for pick mushrooms for October 2026

Neutral days of the lunar calendar for pick mushrooms for October 2026

Bad days of the lunar calendar for pick mushrooms for October 2026

The worst days of the lunar calendar for pick mushrooms for October 2026

Favorable days in the coming months

November 2026

December 2026

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