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Gardening Tips Using Astrology

Updated August 6, 2010

Using Astrology to help you determine what to do and when in your garden has been done for centuries, and is easy to do. Farmer’s Almanacs give this information as do other publications. Doing so brings us into a closer and more balanced relationship with nature, as well as produce a wonderful garden! There are several things to consider when planting and caring for a garden using Astrology.

Since the Moon rules growth, it is the main thing to consider when planting. There are two things to look at:garden1

1. The Lunation cycle or the phase the moon is in,
2. The sign the moon is in.

Below, I will be listing the best days for gardening for the next few weeks. I will update them every two months, so be sure to check back.

The Waning Moon phase is the second half of the lunation cycle and are the two weeks when the moon is going from full to new. This is also called “decreasing in light”. The first week of this phase is the best time for pruning to discourage growth and for planting biennials, perennials, and bulb and root crops. The 2nd week of this phase (the week before the new moon) is best for tilling, destroying weeds, pest control, cultivation and harvesting. Mowing your lawn during this phase will discourage growth and doing it when the moon is in a barren sign (see below) will further retard growth.

Phases-of-a-moon-eclipsePlanting by the Signs

During the 28-day Lunar cycle, the moon spends 2-1/2 days in each sign. The most fertile signs, and hence the best time for planting, are the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. The Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are next. Taurus and Capricorn are best for root crops and will produce a strong, hardy plant. Capricorn is excellent for all cactus and drought resistant plants. Libra rules beauty and is therefore excellent for planting ornamentals and flowers whose primary purpose is for enjoyment.

The first day the moon is in a sign is better for planting than the second, and the second is better than the third (remember-the moon is in each sign 2-1/2 days). The very best times for planting are the new moons in Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces and Taurus (in that order). Below is a list of what is best done during each moon sign.

  • ARIES: Plant onions. Cultivate, kill weeds and insects.
  • TAURUS: Good for planting root crops and seedlings.
  • GEMINI: Don’t plant!  Good for reading up on gardening!
  • CANCER: This is the most fertile sign of the Zodiac. Best time for planting, cultivating, grafting and transplanting (especially above-ground crops).
  • LEO: This is the driest, most barren sign. It is good for killing weeds and pests.vegetables
  • VIRGO: Good for getting your garden in order.
  • LIBRA: Very good for planting all ornamentals and flowers.
  • SCORPIO: Very good for all planting, irrigating and pruning to stimulate growth.
  • SAGITTARIUS: Best for just enjoying being out doors and sun-bathing in your garden!
  • CAPRICORN: Good for all root crops. (See notes above).
  • AQUARIUS: Have a few friends over to enjoy your garden!
  • PISCES: Things planted now will grow beyond belief!

~ Here are the best gardening days for May 13th to June 30th ~

August 11-12~~~Waxing Moon in Virgo**** Great for getting your garden in order.
August 13-14~~~Waxing moon in Libra**** Great for planting ornamentals and flowers.
August 15-16~~~Waxing Moon in Scorpio**** Great for fertilizing and all planting, especially seeds.
August19-21~~~Waxing Moon in Capricorn**
August 24-25~~~Full Moon in Pisces**
August 29-31~~~Waning Moon in Taurus**
September 3-4~~~Waning Moon in Cancer
September 7-8~~~New Moon in Virgo**** Great day for getting your Fall garden in order. Planting root crops also good.
September 9-10~~~Waxing Moon in Libra**** Excellent for planting flowers and beautifying your garden in any way
September 11-12~~~Waxing Moon in Scorpio**** One of the best times for all planting.
September 16-17~~~Waxing Moon in Capricorn**
September 21-22~~~Waxing Moon in Pisces***Great for all planting.
September 23~~~Full Moon in Aries**Enjoy your harvest & the fruits of your labors!
September 26-27~~~Waning Moon in Taurus**
September 30 & October 1~~~Waning Moon in Cancer**
October 4 (late) -5~~~Waning Moon in Virgo**
October 7~~~New Moon in Libra***Good for Fall planting ornamentals and flowers.
October 8 (afternoon) -10~~~Waxing Moon in Scorpio***Good for Fall planting.
October 13-14~~~Waxing Moon in Capricorn**
October 18-19~~~Waxing Moon in Pisces***
October 23-24~~~Waning Moon in Taurus**

Please Note: I only make comments on those days that are especially good for gardening. Read the signs above for additional info.

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Other pages to check out:
 AstroCurrents ~ Monthly Transit Talk ~ Where Are the Planets Now?

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