Tuesday 15th July

Tuesday 15th July
The Moon begins the day rising with the constellation of Aquarius before moving towards the sensitive waters of Pisces. However, with the ascending lunar node, the middle of the day may be less favourable for planting or significant garden work. The lunar node brings a sense of imbalance, urging us to observe rather than act. It marks a moment of cosmic disruption, affecting both our plants and our thoughts. We may feel a sense of heaviness, but the lunar node soon passes. As the Moon transitions into Pisces, a more intuitive, receptive energy will guide us as we move forward through the day.

Monday 14th July

Monday 14th July
Today, the Moon remains in the airy constellation of Aquarius. As it ascends higher in the sky in its sidereal rhythm and continues to wane in its synodic rhythm, we’re invited into a space of lightness, innovation, and quiet renewal. Aquarius carries a social yet detached quality—encouraging us to observe patterns from a higher perspective and refresh our thinking. In the garden, this is a good day for tending to flowering plants: deadheading blooms, collecting seeds, and preparing supports for late-season climbers. The waning phase supports gentle maintenance and observation, rather than vigorous planting. Indoors, it’s a favourable time for planning the next succession of sowings or saving flower petals for drying.

Sunday 13th July

Sunday 13th July
The Moon continues its journey through the constellation of Capricorn before moving into the airy sign of Aquarius, which is favourable for tending to flowering plants. The garden is now abundant with blossoms, each at a different stage in its growth. Their vibrant colours and varied forms draw in a diversity of insects, busy gathering nectar and pollen. In biodynamics, we strive to make our gardens biodiverse, supporting a homeostatic balance that naturally protects against pests and disease. As the Moon passes through Aquarius, we may feel a lightness of being—more open to new ideas and inspired to think beyond the boundaries of the everyday. It's a good day to reflect on the garden as a shared ecosystem, where every being plays its part in a larger, interconnected whole.

Saturday 12th July

Saturday 12th July
As the Moon continues its upward climb in the sky in its sidereal rhythm, it deepens into the constellation of Capricorn—an earth sign of structure, responsibility, and endurance. This combination invites a mood of quiet determination. We may feel more grounded, steady, and inwardly focused, with a desire to get things in order and attend to what truly matters.  In our day, Capricorn encourages us to embrace routine and rhythm. Tasks done today may bring lasting results, especially those that require patience and care. Take time to work with the land and with your own inner landscape—both are asking to be shaped slowly, purposefully, and with devotion.

Friday 11th July

Friday 11th July
The Moon starts in the warm constellation of Sagittarius before moving into the earthy sign of Capricorn, making it an ideal day for tending to root vegetables. In biodynamics, we strive to create a gardening organism—the garden is understood as a living being, and the role of the gardener is to generate all its fertility needs from within, gradually making it more self-sufficient. Biodynamic gardeners and farmers spend significant time observing and meditating in the garden, listening for the whispers of the genius loci—the spirit of the place—which guides them toward the most suitable plants, animals, and activities for their unique landscape, and helps place them in conscious relationship with the being of the land itself.

Thursday 10th July

Thursday 10th July
Today brings the Full Buck Moon in fiery Sagittarius, a moment of brightness, fullness, and outward expansion. In biodynamic gardening, the Full Moon amplifies sap flow and draws forces upward into the fruiting parts of the plant. With the Moon in Sagittarius—a fire sign linked to warmth and light—it’s an especially potent time to harvest fruit crops, such as tomatoes, berries, or courgettes. This is also a day to reflect on the culmination of your efforts in the garden, as fruits ripen and express their full vitality. Sagittarius lifts the mood with its enthusiasm and vision, encouraging us to look ahead while enjoying the fruits of the present. Under this radiant moon, consider saving seeds, making fruit preserves, or simply giving thanks for the generosity of the garden.

Wednesday 9th July

Wednesday 9th July
The Moon rises in the constellation of Scorpio before quickly transitioning into Sagittarius. This shift coincides with the Moon reaching its lowest point on the horizon, from which it will begin ascending over the next two weeks—each day climbing to a higher zenith in the sky, as seen from Earth in relation to the fixed stars. This ascending phase is an ideal window for harvesting the bounty of the garden. With the Moon in Sagittarius, it is an especially opportune time to harvest fruits and fruiting crops. Sagittarius brings an expansive, adventurous mood—lifting our spirits and encouraging optimism, exploration, and outward movement both in the garden and in ourselves.

Tuesday 8th July

Tuesday 8th July
The Moon remains in Scorpio all day, deepening the water forces that support inner growth, transformation, and leafy development. It’s an ideal time to transplant greens like lettuce, chard, and kale, and to carry out successive sowings of salad crops to ensure a steady harvest. Scorpio’s watery nature encourages reflection and renewal, echoing the subtle, unseen growth beneath the soil. In biodynamics, water days strengthen the plant's etheric forces—its life energy and resilience. A good day to water, weed, and tend the garden with care.

Monday 7th July

Monday 7th July
The Moon is in watery Scorpio, a sign that usually supports leafy growth and inward reflection. However, today’s planetary trine between Venus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn creates a powerful alignment in the Earth element. This earthly trine strengthens the lunar forces, making it a particularly favourable moment for root work. It’s the last ideal day in the descending Moon phase for transplanting root vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, and parsnips. Soon, the Moon will reach its lowest point and begin its ascent, shifting the focus away from roots and back toward what grows above the soil.

Sunday 6th July

Sunday 6th July
The Moon begins the day in airy Libra, favouring flowering plants and activities that bring balance and beauty. This is a good time to harvest blossoms, prepare teas, or save seeds. In biodynamics, the flower part of the plant is linked to light and social connection. By evening, the Moon enters Scorpio, drawing energy inward and favouring leafy growth. Leaf crops like kale, basil, and chard thrive under this watery sign. Biodynamic nutrition reminds us that food carries not just nutrients, but living forces—shaped by the rhythms in which it grows.

Saturday 5th July

Saturday 5th July
The Moon finds itself in the earthly constellation of Virgo, yet its loyalty shifts toward air and light as it reaches apogee—its furthest point from the Earth. In biodynamics, this distance intensifies the moon’s light qualities, drawing the day into the realm of air. This makes it an ideal time for tending to flowering plants, especially for transplanting them into the garden. Later in the day, the Moon moves into Libra, further strengthening the airy mood and bringing an abundance of light and clarity—both in our gardens and in our thoughts.

Friday 4th July

Friday 4th July 
The moon is now at apogee—its furthest point from the Earth. This can create a sense of distance or lightness in the usual garden rhythms. By the afternoon, an impulse of light, sparked by the apogee, begins to override Virgo’s grounding influence—both in the garden and in ourselves. It’s a subtle but meaningful shift, making it a good time to tend to flowering herbs and ornamental plants. Cut flowers for drying, or gather petals for teas and tinctures.

Thursday 3rd July

Thursday 3rd July
Mercury’s crosses the elliptical path of the sun on a descending node. These planetary crossings are considered disruptive in biodynamics, as they interrupt the usual flow of cosmic rhythms. Tasks like sowing, transplanting, or pruning are best avoided. Instead, turn to quieter work—tidying the shed, sorting seeds, or walking the land with fresh eyes. Mercury’s node may also affect us inwardly, bringing moments of distraction, miscommunication, or restlessness. Virgo can sharpen this, pulling us into overthinking. It’s a day to slow down. Observe rather than act. Clarity will return—but today, there’s value in pausing.

Wednesday 2nd July

Wednesday 2nd July
Today the moon moves through Virgo and reaches its first quarter. The waxing light brings energy for growth and activity, while Virgo offers steadiness, structure, and care. In the garden, it’s a good day to sow root crops like carrots, beetroot, and parsnips. You might also tend to the finer details—clearing paths, checking compost, or preparing beds for the weeks ahead. Virgo reminds us that small acts of order can have a lasting impact. This is a time for grounding your intentions through gentle, thoughtful work.

Tuesday 1st July

Tuesday 1st July
The month begins with the moon finishing its time in the fire sign of Leo before moving into the earthy constellation of Virgo later today. However, the descending lunar node makes the morning unfavourable for gardening. It’s a good moment to observe rather than act—walk through the garden, check on what’s thriving, and reflect on your work so far. Virgo’s energy invites practical thinking, making the afternoon well suited to planning, organising seeds and tools, or gently tending to root vegetables once the influence of the lunar node has passed.

Monday 30th June

Monday 30th June 
As the Moon deepens into Leo on this final day of the month, a radiant warmth fills the air—supporting fruiting crops such as tomatoes, courgettes, beans, berries, and fruit trees. In biodynamics, Leo’s fiery qualities encourage us to tend with joy and generosity. This constellation invites confidence, creativity, and heart-led action. It’s a day to express your full self in the garden and beyond—celebrating what has ripened over the past month and preparing to carry your inner light forward into the next.

Sunday 29th June

Sunday 29th June
As the Moon moves from watery Cancer into fiery Leo, we shift from a time for nurturing leafy growth to a period more favourable for tending to fruiting plants. This is an ideal day for transplanting crops like tomatoes, squash, or peppers, which thrive under Leo’s warmth and vigour. The bold, expansive energy of Leo can also inspire confidence and creativity—both in the garden and in our interactions. It's a moment to step into activity with heart, and to tend to what we’re growing with joyful intention.

Saturday 28th June

Saturday 28th June
Today the Moon moves through Cancer, a water constellation that favours the sowing and tending of leafy plants such as lettuce, kale, basil, and chard. What makes this day particularly potent is the rare alignment of two trines in water signs: Mercury in Cancer forms harmonious 120° angles—first with Saturn in Pisces, and then with Neptune. These flowing aspects bring ease, nourishment, and depth, both in the garden and within ourselves. The watery forces are especially supportive now—making it an ideal time to sow, transplant, and care for greens that thrive on moisture and warmth. In biodynamics, such alignments heighten sensitivity and intuition, helping us act in tune with the rhythms of life.

Friday 27th June

Friday 27th June
As the light-filled forces of Gemini give way to Cancer’s water-rich qualities, we cross a threshold in the biodynamic calendar—from a time suited to flowers to one favouring leafy growth. This shift reflects the interplay of cosmic rhythms with earthly activity, central to biodynamic practice. Biodynamics is grounded in Rudolf Steiner’s fourfold view of nature and the human being—physical, etheric, astral, and ego—aligned with the realms of mineral, plant, animal, and human. This framework also lives in the four classical elements and their influence on root, leaf, flower, and fruit. Together, they guide our work with lunar and planetary rhythms, deepening our attunement to the living world.

Thursday 26th June

Thursday 26th June
With the Moon travelling fully through Gemini today, we may notice a lightness in the air—a playful, sociable energy that invites us to connect with others, share stories, and exchange ideas. Gemini, an airy sign, aligns with the flower part of the plant in biodynamic agriculture, making it a good time to tend to blooms and aromatic herbs. This airy mood can also support community tasks like scything hay, especially when the weather is dry—cutting during an airy Moon phase like Gemini is believed to help the hay dry quickly and store well. It’s a day for conversation, curiosity, and companionship, both in the garden and beyond. Let it be a reminder that relationships—like plants—flourish when tended with care, rhythm, and joy.