posted April 05, 2005 10:57 PM
Moon Gardening by PhaseSow, transplant, bud and graft from the New to the Full Moon ... Plow, cultivate, weed and reap from the Full to the New Moon.
From New to First Quarter plant above-ground crops with outside seeds, flowering annuals.
From the First Quarter to the Full plant above-ground crops with inside seeds.
From the Full to the Last Quarter plant root crops, bulbs, biennials, perennials.
From the Last Quarter to the New do not plant.
By Place in the Zodiac
Fruitful Signs
Cancer-Most favorable planting time for all leafy crops bearing fruit above ground. Prune to encourage growth in Cancer.
Scorpio-Second only to Cancer, a Scorpion Moon promises good germination and swift growth. In Scorpio, prune for bud development.
Pisces-Planting in the last of the Watery Triad is especially effective for root growth.
Taurus-The best time to plant root crops is when the Moon is in the sign of the Bull.
Capricorn-The Earthy Goat Moon promotes the growth of rhizomes, bulbs, roots, tubers and stalks. Prune now to strengthen branches.
Libra-Airy Libra may be the least beneficial of the Fruitful Signs, but it is excellent for planting flowers and vines.
Barren Signs
Leo-Foremost of the Barren Signs, the Lion Moon is the best time to effectively destroy weeds and pests. Cultivate and till the soil.
Gemini-Harvest in the Airy Twins; gather herbs and roots. Reap when the Moon is in a sign of Air or FIre to assure best storage.
Virgo-Plow, cultivate, and control weeds and pests when the moon is in Virgo.
Sagittarius-Plow and cultivate the soil or harvest under the Archer Moon. Prune now to discourage growth.
Aquarius-This dry sign of Air is perfect for ground cultivation, reaping crops, gathering roots and herbs. It is a good time to destroy weeds and pests.
Aries-Cultivate, weed, and prune to lessen growth. Gather herbs and roots for storage.
- From the Witches' Almanac Spring 2005 to Spring 2006
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to thine own self be true,
And it must follow,
as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false
to any man." - Shakespeare