Gardening Tips Using Astrology. . .
Updated April 6, 2012
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:
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.
Planting by the Astrological 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.
- 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!
Please note that these times are geared for the No. Hemisphere.
~ APRIL ~
April 3 & 4 ~~ Waxing Moon in Virgo **** Good for planting and organizing your garden.
April 5 & 6 ~~ Waxing & Full Moon in Libra ****Excellent for planting all ornamentals and flowers. Also for beautifying your garden in anyway.
April 7 & 8 ~~ Waning Moon in Scorpio ***Good for all planting and excellent for fertilizing.
April 11-12-13 ~~ Waning Moon in Capricorn **Good for garden planning and tending to root crops. Also good for working on paths and walkways.
April 16 & 17 ~~ Waning Moon in Pisces **Good for planting seeds and delicate plants. such as seedlings.
April 18 & 20 ~~This is the week prior to the New Moon and it is best not to plant during this time. Weeding, transplanting and fertilizing are good now.
April 21 & 22 ~~New Moon in Taurus****One of THE best planting times of the year. Good for planting or transplanting all veggies, trees, bushes, roses, etc.
This marks the beginning of the Waxing Lunar Cycle.
April 26 & 27 ~~Waxing Moon in Cancer****Excellent for all planting and gardening tasks. Very fertile.
~ MAY ~
May 1 & 2 ~~ Waxing Moon in Virgo ****Good for planting and organizing your garden.
May 3 & 4 ~~ Waxing Moon in Libra ****Excellent for planting all ornamentals and flowers.
May 5 & 6 ~~ Waxing/Full Moon in Scorpio ****Great for all planting (seeds or seedlings), weeding and fertilizing.
This marks the beginning of the Waning Lunar Cycle.
May 9 & 10 ~~ Waning Moon in Capricorn **Good for garden planning and tending to root crops. Also good for working on paths and walkways.
May 11 & 12 ~~ Waning Moon in Aquarius ~ Good for hosting a Garden Party, but keep your hands out of the dirt!
May 13 & 14 ~~ Waning Moon in Pisces **Good for planting seedlings and for getting sprinkler and watering systems in place, or for working on pond gardens.
May 18 & 19 ~~ Waning Moon in Taurus **These couple days prior to the New Moon are good for all maintenance related garden projects. Pruning, fertilizing, mending fences, tilling soil, transplanting, etc.
May 23 & 24 ~~ Waxing Moon in Cancer **** Excellent time for all planting.
May 28 & 29 ~~ Waxing Moon in Virgo ****Good for planting and for planning and organizing your garden.
Please Note: If a date is not listed, read the signs above for additional info.
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Other pages to check out:
AstroCurrents ~ Elizabeth’s Guide To Navigating Each Month
Where Are the Planets Now?
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