Saturday 4th October
The Moon rises in the constellation of Aquarius, bringing a lightness to the day and an astral energy that flying insects thrive on. In biodynamic agriculture, this is a favourable time to spray Preparation 501, horn silica, with the Moon ascending. Horn silica can be applied to fruits to support ripening and to strengthen plant formation. It is made from finely ground quartz, buried in a cow horn over the spring and summer months, then dried on a windowsill under diffused sunlight. The silica is stirred for an hour in lukewarm spring water before being sprayed in a fine mist over the leaves, flowers, and fruits of plants.
