Gardening Tips Using Astrology
Updated August 3, 2011
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.
July 1-2 ~~ New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Cancer ****Great for ALL planting.
July 5-6 ~~ Waxing Moon in Virgo **** Good for planting and organizing your garden.
July 7-8 ~~ Waxing Moon in Libra ****Excellent for planting all ornamentals and flowers. Also for beautifying your garden in anyway.
July 9-10 ~~ Waxing Moon in Scorpio ****Great for all planting and excellent for fertilizing.
July 13-14 ~~ Full Moon in Capricorn ***Good for garden planning and tending to root crops. Also good for working on paths and walkways.
July 18-19 ~~ Waning Moon in Pisces ***Good for planting delicate plants. such as seedlings.
July 20 to 30 ~~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.
July 30~~~New Moon in Leo & beginning of the Waxing Lunar Cycle.
August 1 & 2 ~~ Waxing Moon in Virgo ****Good for planning and for getting your garden in order. Planting seeds and seedlings is also good now.
August 3 & 4 ~~ Waxing Moon in Libra ****Excellent for planting all ornamentals and flowers.
August 5 & 6 ~~ Waxing Moon in Scorpio ****Great for all planting (seeds or seedlings), weeding and fertilizing.
August 9 (after 2 p.m. PDT), 10 & 11 ~~ Waxing Moon in Capricorn***Good for root crops, grafting and organizing your garden. Also good for working on paths and walkways.
August 13 ~~ Full Moon In Leo ~Best now to enjoy being in your garden and in the Sun.
August 14 & 15 ~~ Waning Moon in Pisces **Good for getting sprinkler and watering systems in place, or for working on pond gardens.
August 19 & 20 ~~ Waning Moon in Taurus **Good for all maintenance related garden projects. Pruning, fertilizing, mending fences, tilling soil, transplanting, etc.
August 24 & 25 ~~ Waning Moon in Cancer ** Good for pruning, fertilizing, mending fences, tilling soil, transplanting, etc.
August 21 -to 27 ~~ 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.
August 28~~~New Moon in Virgo & beginning of the Waxing Lunar Cycle.
August 28 & 29 ~~ Waxing Moon in Virgo *****Good for planning and for getting your garden in order. Planting seeds and seedlings is also good now.
August 30 & 31 ~~ Waxing Moon in Libra ****Excellent for planting all ornamentals and flowers. Also for beautifying your garden in anyway.
September 1, 2 & 3 (to 2 p.m. PDT) ~~ Waxing Moon in Scorpio ****Great for all planting (seeds or seedlings), weeding and fertilizing.
September 6 & 7 ~~ Waxing Moon in Capricorn ***Good for root crops, grafting and organizing your garden. Also good for working on paths and walkways.
September 9 & 10 ~~ Waxing Moon in Aquarius * Not good for gardening…very good for a Garden Party!
September 11 & 12 ~~ Full Moon in Pisces ** Good for Fall planting, transplanting, harvesting, pond gardens, bathing in the Moon light.
September 16 & 17 ~~ Waning Moon in Taurus **Good for all maintenance related garden projects. Pruning, fertilizing, mending fences, tilling soil, transplanting, etc.
September 20 (after noon PDT), 20, & 21 ~~ Waning Moon in Cancer ** Good for pruning, fertilizing, mending fences, tilling soil, transplanting, etc.
September 20 to 26 ~~ 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.
September 27 ~~ New Moon in Libra & beginning of the Waxing Lunar Cycle.
September 27 & 28 ~~ Waxing Moon in Libra ****Excellent for planting seeds and for all ornamentals and flowers. Also for beautifying your garden in anyway.
September 29 & 30 ~~ Waxing Moon in Scorpio ****Great for all planting (seeds or seedlings), weeding and fertilizing.
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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