The are 10 Quiet Days on the Lunar Calendar. Most are at the beginning of the month, where careful planning, gathering resources and nurturing yourself and your monthly projects takes place. There are 6 balanced or neutral days, and 13 active days later in the month, so there’s plenty of time to get moving and get things done. It is however, very important to take advantage of the quiet days on the calendar to improve the planning and resource gathering functions within the body.

It may be hard to think about slowing down on certain days of the month, but really, our days are just habits. No matter how busy you think you are, you always have 10 minutes somewhere to squirrel away. 10 minutes turns to 30 minutes and you have a regular, effective holistic routine going.

So if you’ve been prescribed to observe QUIET DAYS on the lunar calendar, look over some of these more relaxing, quiet activities to try and slow your roll on days where nature is waiting too.

10 Quiet activities to do on your own

1. Meditation: Practice mindfulness or guided meditation to relax.
2. Reading: Dive into a good book or magazine.
3. Journaling: Reflect on your thoughts and experiences.
4. Nature Walks: Enjoy a peaceful walk in a park or nature reserve.
5. Cooking/Baking: Try out new recipes or bake your favorite treats.
6. Puzzles: Work on jigsaw puzzles or brain teasers.
7. Gardening: Spend time tending to plants and flowers.
8. Drawing/Painting: Express yourself through art.
9. Listening to Music: Relax with soothing music or nature sounds.
10. Yoga: Practice gentle yoga or stretching exercises.

15 Quiet Activity Ideas You Can Do with kids

1. Building Models: Assemble model kits of cars, planes, or other objects.
2. Board Games: Play quiet board games like chess or checkers.
3. Reading Together: Share a book and take turns reading.
4. Bird Watching: Observe and identify birds in a nearby park.
5. Cooking/Baking: Prepare a meal or bake cookies together.
6. Drawing/Painting: Create art projects together.
7. Star Gazing: Look at the stars and identify constellations.
8. Building Legos: Construct Lego sets and create imaginative designs.
9. Crafting: Make crafts like friendship bracelets or scrapbooks.
10. Gardening: Plant flowers or herbs and tend to them.
11. Picnic: Have a quiet picnic in the park.
12. Yoga: Practice gentle yoga or stretching together.
13. Fishing: Spend a day fishing by a lake or river.
14. Nature Walks: Explore nature trails and collect interesting items.
15. Photography: Take pictures of nature or each other.

10 Quiet Activities You Can Do with a Partner

1. Couples Yoga: Practice yoga together to connect and relax.
2. Cooking Dinner: Prepare and enjoy a meal together.
3. Go Antiquing: Stroll and browse an antique store.
4. Picnic: Enjoy a quiet picnic in a serene location.
5. Gardening: Work on a garden project together.
6. Visit a Museum: Enjoy browsing round a museum together.
7. Board Games: Play strategic games like chess or backgammon.
8. Walking: Take a leisurely walk in nature.
9. Star Gazing: Watch the stars, find a planet and talk about your day.
10. Listening to Music: Relax with your favorite music or nature sounds.

10 Quiet Activities You Can Do with Family Member(s)

1. Board Games: Play family-friendly games like Clue or Monopoly.
2. Gardening: Work on a family garden project.
3. Reading: Have a family reading hour with everyone reading their books.
4. Cooking/Baking: Prepare a meal or bake treats as a family.
5. Puzzles: Complete jigsaw puzzles together.
6. Nature Walks: Go for a walk in the park or forest.
7. Watching Movies: Enjoy a family movie night with quiet films.
8. Crafting: Make crafts or DIY projects together.
9. Meditation: Practice family meditation or breathing exercises.
10. Photography: Take photos of nature or each other.

10 Quiet Activities You Can Do with Friends

1. Board Games: Play games like Settlers of Catan or Ticket to Ride.
2. Book Club: Start a book club and discuss books.
3. Cooking/Baking: Have a cooking or baking session together.
4. Picnic: Enjoy a quiet picnic with friends in the park.
5. Yoga: Practice yoga or stretching together.
6. Gardening: Work on a community garden project.
7. Nature Hike: Take a hike and enjoy the scenery.
8. Drawing/Painting: Have an art night where everyone creates something.
9. Photography: Go on a photo walk and take pictures.
10. Visit a Museum: Enjoy a slow stroll around a museum.

These activities can help foster connections while providing moments of tranquility and mindfulness.