Monday 17th March
The Moon rises in the earthly constellation of Virgo, aligning its forces with the roots of plants. This would typically make it a favourable time to tend to root crops, such as sowing parsnips. However, as the day progresses, the Moon reaches apogee—its furthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit. At this distance, the Moon reflects the Sun’s light with greater intensity, creating an enhanced quality of light that favours flowers. While the morning holds some influence as a root day, the prevailing forces throughout the day make it primarily a flower day, making it a good time to sow hollyhocks, sweet peas, zinnias, echinacea, calendula, or rudbeckia—plants that will flourish in the warmth to come.
