Friday 30th May

Friday 30th May
In biodynamic agriculture, today is an ideal time to work with both flower and leaf crops, as the moon moves from the airy constellation of Gemini into the watery sign of Pisces. While in Gemini, focus on flowering herbs such as chamomile, yarrow, and calendula—three of the six medicinal plants used in the biodynamic compost preparations (BD 502, 503, and 506). Harvest, stake, or sow these with reverence. As the moon enters Pisces later in the day, shift your focus to leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and chard. With the moon in its descending phase, root development is supported, making it an optimal time for transplanting. Let your gardening be attuned to the cosmic rhythms—where flowers bring healing to the soil and leaves nourish the body.

Thursday 29th May

Thursday 29th May
Today marks Ascension, the moment in the Christian calendar when Christ is said to have ascended into the heavens, forty days after Easter. It is a day that carries a sense of upliftment, transcendence, and lightness of being. This spiritual gesture is mirrored in the heavens, as the moon rises in the constellation of Gemini—a sign of air, brightness, and communication. Gemini draws us into connection, curiosity, and movement, helping to lift our thinking and bring light to our conversations and inner life. On this day of spiritual ascent and celestial airiness, may we find clarity, openness, and a renewed sense of direction, both in the garden and in ourselves.

Wednesday 28th May

Wednesday 28th May
The moon rises in the constellation of Taurus, grounding us—our bodies feel heavy, and our thoughts turn inward. With this comes a sense of security and contentment. Midway through the day, the moon crosses the threshold into the constellation of Gemini, bringing in forces of light that begin to loosen our earthly nature. You may notice a shift—a sense of lightness descending upon us. With this change, the moon also reaches its highest point on the horizon, from which it will begin to descend over the next two weeks. In biodynamics, this downward movement of the moon marks an ideal window for transplanting, as it favours root development and helps young plants establish themselves more effectively.

Tuesday 27th May

Tuesday 27th May
The moon is now fully settled in Taurus, offering a calm and steady influence ideal for gardening. In addition to this earthy moon placement, a harmonious trine between Mercury in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn strengthens the day’s grounding qualities. This alignment supports clear thinking, focused action, and a quiet transformative strength—making it an especially favourable time to tend to root crops such as carrots, beets, and potatoes. With the new moon marking a moment of renewal, today invites us to plant not only seeds in the soil but also intentions in our inner life. Let your work be slow, mindful, and deeply rooted, in rhythm with the quiet power of the earth.

Monday 26th May

Monday 26th May
The moon rises in Aries and later transitions into Taurus, guiding us from the impulsive warmth of fire to the steady groundedness of earth.
However, in biodynamics, today the zodiacal influences are overruled by the moon's proximity to Earth, as it reaches perigee—its closest approach in its elliptical orbit. This intensification of lunar forces can overstimulate plant growth and disrupt natural rhythms. As a result, it is not a favourable day for sowing, transplanting, or major garden work. Instead, it is best to observe, reflect, and prepare—working inwardly while the outer forces are too strong to harmonise with.

Sunday 25th May

Sunday 25th May
Today the moon rises in the constellation of Aries, bringing a burst of warmth and vigour that supports fruiting crops early in the day. However, as the moon approaches perigee, which it will reach tomorrow, its forces grow increasingly intense. This amplification of lunar influence makes the afternoon unfavourable for sowing or transplanting, as the plant's sensitivity may be heightened and balance disrupted. Instead, it is a good time to tend to the garden gently, observe, or prepare for more favourable days ahead. In biodynamic gardening, timing is everything—rooted in rhythm, not rush.

Saturday 24th May

Saturday 24th May
Today in the garden, we encounter many influences that shift throughout the day. We begin with the Moon in Pisces, a constellation with an affinity for leafy vegetables, making the morning well-suited for harvesting or caring for tender greens. Around midday, a trine between the Sun and Pluto occurs in earthy constellations, offering a grounded moment for working with root vegetables, compost, or soil-based tasks. Once this influence passes, the Moon moves into Aries, bringing a fiery quality and an affinity for fruiting plants such as tomatoes, berries, and peppers. As we move through these transitions, we are invited to attune to the day’s shifting rhythms. Can we meet each moment with intention, and turn the cosmic dynamics in the garden to our favour?

Friday 23rd May

Friday 23rd May
As the Moon deepens into Pisces, we are held in the embrace of this sensitive, watery constellation—one that opens us to intuition, softness, and subtle connection. With the sidereal Moon ascending, life forces are rising, drawing sap and vitality upward into leaves and stems. This makes it an ideal time for harvesting leafy crops, especially salad greens, herbs, and young shoots, which will be full of flavour and vitality. Pisces supports gentle activity and reflective tasks—work that nourishes both plants and soul. In the garden and in ourselves, we can tune into what is tender, fluid, and responsive. Let the mood of the day guide you toward care, receptivity, and thoughtful harvest.

Thursday 22nd May

Thursday 22nd May
During the early part of the day, a lunar node occurs as the Moon crosses the path of the Sun. This moment can bring cosmic confusion and, in biodynamic agriculture, marks an unfavourable time for tending to the soil or plants—especially for transplanting or sowing seeds. Beyond the garden, it may also influence our inner mood, causing us to feel the weight of the world more heavily. By the afternoon, Pisces takes centre stage, and its watery forces are mediated by the Moon to the Earth. These subtle, fluid energies are further strengthened by a trine between Mars and Venus, both 120 degrees apart in water signs. This alignment enhances the Piscean mood, deepening receptivity and supporting gentle, inward-facing activity.

Wednesday 21st May

Wednesday 21st May
The Moon rises in the constellation of Aquarius, bringing a future-oriented energy—favouring clarity of thought, collaboration, and new perspectives. As the sidereal Moon ascends, vital forces rise from the earth toward the light, encouraging growth above ground and supporting our social or spiritual aspirations. This is an ideal time for spraying biodynamic preparation 501 (cow horn silica) to support plants in developing their form and strengthening their connection to light. Aquarius invites us to think beyond the individual and to nurture what serves the whole. Let your actions be guided by purpose and attuned to the wider rhythms of life. In working with these forces, we help cultivate both structure and spirit in the garden.

Tuesday 20th May

Tuesday 20th May
The moon briefly passes through Capricorn early this morning before rising fully in Aquarius, bringing an airy, flowering influence. With the waning half-moon, it’s a good day to tend to flowering plants, harvest petals for drying, and observe the bees, as swarming season begins. Aquarius brings a lightness to the day, supporting social connection and future-thinking. In the garden, we may feel drawn to beauty, movement, and gentle care. Spring continues to quicken, with nature accelerating toward the summer solstice—the peak of outward growth—after which all begins to quietly slow, spiralling inward once more.

Monday 19th May

Monday 19th May
Today, the moon rests fully in the constellation of Capricorn, an earth sign known for its steady, disciplined qualities. This is a day well-suited for grounding tasks—both in the garden and within ourselves. Capricorn supports long-term growth, structure, and quiet endurance, making it an ideal time to tend to root crops, improve soil structure, and carry out compost-related work. It’s also a favourable day to stir and spray Preparation 500 (Horn Manure) in the late afternoon. This biodynamic soil spray helps enliven the earth, strengthen root development, and bring balance to the farm organism. Just as the moon draws our attention downward, into the soil, we too might find nourishment in simplicity, patience, and the quiet work that sustains life from below.

Sunday 18th May

Sunday 18th May
Today, the moon moves from the expansive fire sign of Sagittarius into the grounded earth sign of Capricorn, marking a shift from inspiration to determination. Where Sagittarius invites us to dream and explore, Capricorn encourages us to anchor those visions into reality through patient effort and structure. In the garden, this is a good time to tend to fruiting crops in the morning, then shift to tasks involving root development—such as planting carrots, beets, or repotting houseplants—as Capricorn’s earthy influence takes hold. We may feel a growing desire for focus and accomplishment, a call to put plans into motion and honour the quiet strength of persistence. Let today be a bridge between aspiration and action.

Saturday 17th May

Saturday 17th May
The moon deepens into the constellation of Sagittarius, guiding us into the weekend. A gentle warmth radiates down from the cosmos and meets us in our day. As the weather warms, we may feel a renewed urge for adventure and exploration. Travelling to new places and encountering other cultures can reinvigorate our senses and offer fresh perspectives, helping us better understand who we are by stepping outside the familiar. In life, there is beauty in exploring the unknown—while holding a deep reverence for the places that have shaped us.

Friday 16th May

Friday 16th May
The moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, bringing warmth to the day and a renewed sense of direction. In the garden, this is an ideal time to sow climbing beans, pumpkins, squash, and corn, all of which have an affinity with the moon in a fire constellation such as Sagittarius. In biodynamics, tree bark is understood as an extension of the soil. On fruit trees, we might consider applying a tree paste made from clay, rainwater, biodynamic preparations, and cow manure. This helps protect the bark from pests and supports healing where the tree has suffered injuries. If rabbits or deer have been chewing the bark, you can adjust the recipe to include natural deterrents such as chilli—ingredients that may gently discourage further damage.

Thursday 15th May

Thursday 15th May
The moon rises in the constellation of Scorpio, deepening into it for a third day before transitioning into Sagittarius. In doing so, we move from the element of water to that of fire, bringing a subtle shift in influence both to us and our gardens. Today also marks the moon’s lowest point on the horizon in its sidereal rhythm, from which it will now begin to ascend. In biodynamic gardening, the next two weeks are considered less favourable for transplanting vegetables, as the moon’s forces are less concentrated on root development during this ascending phase. This period encourages focus on tasks that involve above-ground growth, such as pruning, harvesting, and weeding, aligning with the moon's rising influence.

Wednesday 14th May

Wednesday 14th May
Today, the moon deepens its transit through the constellation of Scorpio, bringing an emotional intensity that may draw us inward. This is a day well-suited for introspection, offering an opportunity to reflect on our actions and inner life. Rudolf Steiner, the visionary behind biodynamic farming, taught a meditative practice known as the Rückschau—a reflective exercise in which one calmly reviews the day in reverse order, from evening back to morning. Practised before going to bed, it helps cultivate inner clarity, objectivity, and a deeper awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, and intentions, while offering a moment to reflect meaningfully on one's actions throughout the day.

Tuesday 13th May

Tuesday 13th May
The moon, now just past full, begins its gentle waning toward the new moon over the coming two weeks. Its golden glow still lights our evenings, inviting warmth, connection, and the joy of lingering outdoors with friends and family. In the garden, the moon in Scorpio brings a watery influence, making this a favourable time to sow and transplant leafy vegetables. As summer unfolds, it’s wise to succession sow your favourite salad crops, ensuring a continuous harvest and allowing the living rhythms of the cosmos to guide both garden and gardener.

Monday 12th May

Monday 12th May
We have arrived at the full moon, and with it, a sense of culmination rises within us once again. Today’s full moon, known as the Flower Moon, is especially fitting as it also rises in the constellation of Libra—an air sign, closely connected to flowers in biodynamic agriculture. Let today be a reminder to sow flowers, nurture their growth, and remember that we have the power to cultivate beauty, both in our gardens and in our lives.

Sunday 11th May

Sunday 11th May
Today, the moon reaches apogee, its furthest point from Earth on its elliptical orbit. This event temporarily overrides the moon’s position in Virgo, making the early part of the day especially beneficial for flowers, as the moon reflects intensified sunlight onto a smaller surface area from our perspective. As the day progresses, we return to an earthly influence, making it a good time for tending to roots and supporting underground growth. By evening, the moon transitions into the constellation of Libra, bringing an airy quality that favours flower care once more and invites a sense of inner balance and harmony.