Listen for the beeps, jot them down, and see what today has in store for you.
- Some projects are easier with a bit of paper
- Follow along for 6 weeks (42 days)
- Decode a short daily message for inspiration
- Track your progress however you want
- Share using our hashtags if you feel like it
It's simply a 42-day project window - the perfect timeframe to establish a habit or complete a focused project. Each Illumina runs for exactly 6 weeks, giving you enough time to see meaningful progress without overwhelming commitment. The name comes from the natural rhythm of the moon's phases that inspired this timeframe.
I've designed a simple habit tracker if you prefer pen and paper. One-time purchase, no subscriptions. Totally optional—everything else is free.
Messages come daily during the 42-day project. Other days are breaks—because rest matters too.
Enter the hidden character from today's message to check in and collect your daily code. Try decoding the welcome message to earn your first code!
Hint for welcome message: Find the letter that appears most frequently in the welcome message. (If there's a tie, either letter will work!)
Use hashtags like #plntearth #illumina1 #day1 to connect with others working on similar stuff. No algorithms—just organic discovery.