Lunar Gardening
The gravitational, magnetic force of the moon affects everything that that contains water, including the ocean tides, vegetation, and the human body, which is made up of about 70% water. Think about it: It is a scientific fact that tides are mainly caused by the moon’s gravity. Human “tides” are not measurable, and science and folklore have never been good bedfellows. Be your own judge. Conduct your own experiments. We are all connected to nature; to the moon, the sun, the stars, the universe. There is much to be gained from a kind, sensitive, natural approach to life and the mark we leave here.
This is not religion or a lack thereof. It is simple truth. Embracing our connection with nature results in spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.
The moon travels through each zodiac sign about once a month, and stays in each sign for 2-3 days. Check your date, moon phase and sign, plant or harvest accordingly, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Astrological Moon Signs (note days color coded to calender below)
Aries (fire, masculine); Ram; Mars; Head; dry and barren
Not good for planting anything; good for cultivating, destroying noxious growth and pests, weeding and harvesting.
Taurus (earth, feminine); Bull; Venus; Neck/Throat; moist and fairly productive
Plant root crops like potatoes & bulb plants;
plant flowers for hardiness, beans, cabbage, lettuce, onion sets, radish, turnip, leafy vegetables and hay; set out/plant peach, pear and plum trees; perform general garden maintenance.
Gemini (air, masculine); Twins; Mercury; Arms/Chest; dry and barren
Not good for planting anything; good for cultivating, destroying noxious growth and pests, weeding and harvesting.
Cancer (water, feminine); Crab; Moon; Breast/Stomach; moist and fruitful
Widely considered to be the most productive of all the signs and most frequently used for planting both above-ground and root crops. Plant seeds, transplant, irrigate, bud/graft. Asparagus, barley, beets, berries, bulbs, carrots, corn, lettuce, potatoes, roses, herbs, wheat, and deciduous trees do very well. Start compost heaps and worm farms when the moon is in the fourth quarter under Cancer.
Leo (fire, masculine); Lion; Sun; Heart/Back; the most barren and dry of all the signs
No planting at all during this sign, ever. Exterminate weeds and noxious growth, harvest and cultivate.
Virgo (earth, feminine); Virgin; Mercury; Bowels; “Bloom Days”; moist but barren
Good for destroying weeds and pests. Vegetables will not do well if planted in Virgo (big blooms, little ‘fruit’), but it is a good planting sign for most flowers and vines for large bloom yields. Don't plant vegetables or trees.
Libra (air, masculine); Balance; Venus; Kidneys; moist and semi-fertil
Used for planting crops where good pulp growth and roots are desirable; another good sign for flowers and vines. Plant seeds for hay, corn, fodder, grain. Flowers, bulbs, barley, beans, beet, cabbage, carrot, peas, squash, tubers and vines.
Scorpio (water, feminine); Scorpion; Mars; Loins; very fruitful and moist
Produces sturdy, reliable plants. Plant most vegetables and flowers for large yields; excellent time to plant beans, berries, cantaloupes, cauliflower, cereal, chicory, eggplant, peas, potatoes, pumpkin; do not dig potatoes during this sign.
Sagittarius (fire, masculine); Archer; Jupiter; Thighs; dry and barren
Some say this is a good time to plant fiery, “hot” crops such as onions, garlic, peppers, chilies and radishes (I haven't tried this theory yet); cultivate and harvest.
Capricorn (earth, feminine); Goat; Saturn; Knees; productive
Good for most planting. Plant bulbs, potatoes, root crops, beans, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, onion sets, radishes, flowers and fruit trees.
Aquarius (air, masculine); Waterman; Uranus; Legs/Ankles; another barren and dry sign
Not good for planting anything; good for harvesting, cultivation and extermination of pests.
Pisces (water, feminine); Fish;
A great time for planting most types of crops, including broccoli, bulbs, Brussel sprouts, carrots, celery, chicory, cress, cucumbers, endive, horseradish, parsley, peanuts, radishes, pumpkins, flowers (for abundance) and deciduous trees.
2008 Lunar Gardening ~ Moon Sign Calendar
Based on Central Standard Time (CST, -6 from GMT) Add one hour during Daylight Savings.
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Above ground crops. Start new projects. |
Above ground crops. Tend new growth. |
Root Crops. Harvest. |
Remove weeds, noxious growth & pests. Harvest. |
| Jan 8- Capricorn Jan 9 - Aquarius Jan 10 -Aquarius Jan 11 - Aquarius Jan 12 - Pisces Jany 13 - Pisces Jan 14 - Aries |
Jan 15- Aries Jany 16 - Taurus Jan 17 - Taurus Jany 18 - Gemini Jan 19 - Gemini Jany 20 - Cancer Jan 21 - Cancer |
Jan 22- Leo Jan 23 - Leo Jan 24 - Virgo Jan 25 - Virgo Jan 26 - Virgo Jan 27 - Libra Jan 28 - Libra Jan 29 - Scorpio |
Jan 30- Scorpio Jan 31 - Scorpio Feb 1 - Sagittarius Feb 2 - Sagittarius Feb 3 - Capricorn Feb 4 - Capricorn Feb 5 - Capricorn Feb 6 - Aquarius |
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Feb 21- Virgo |
Feb 29- Sagittarius |
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March 7- Pisces |
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March 21- Libra |
March 29- Capricorn |
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April 6- Aries |
April 12- Cancer |
April 20- Scorpio |
April 28- Aquarius |
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May 5 - Taurus |
May 12 - Leo |
May 20 - Sagittarius |
May 28 - Pisces |
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June 3 - Gemini |
June 10 - Virgo |
June 19 - Capricorn |
June 26 - Aries |
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July 3 - Cancer |
July 10 - Libra July 11 - Scorpio July 12 - Scorpio July 13 - Sagittarius July 14 - Sagittarius July 15 - Sagittarius July 16 - Capricorn July 17 - Capricorn |
July 18 - Aquarius |
July 25 - Taurus |
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Aug 1 - Leo |
Aug 8 - Scorpio |
Aug 16 - Aquarius |
Aug 23 - Taurus |
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Aug 30 - Virgo |
Sept 7 - Sagittarius |
Sept 15 -Pisces |
Sept 22-Cancer *Autumn |
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Sept 29 - Libra |
Oct 7 - Capricorn |
October 14 - Aries |
October 21 - Leo October 22 - Leo October 23 - Leo October 24 - Virgo October 25 - Virgo October 26 - Libra October 27 - Libra |
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Oct 28 - Scorpio |
Nov 6 - Aquarius Nov 7 - Pisces Nov 8 - Pisces Nov 9 - Pisces Nov 10 - Aries Nov 11 - Aries Nov 12 - Taurus |
Nov 13 - Taurus |
Nov 19 - Leo Nov 20 - Virgo Nov 21 - Virgo Nov 22 - Libra Nov 23 - Libra Nov 24 - Libra Nov 25 - Scorpio Nov 26 - Scorpio |
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Nov 27 - Sagittarius |
Dec 5 - Pisces |
Dec 12 - Cancer |
Dec 19 - Libra |
| Dec 27 - Capricorn Dec 28 - Aquarius Dec 29 - Aquarius Dec 30 - Aquarius |