Tuesday 21st April
Today, we see the Moon reaching its highest point on the horizon, the culmination of its gradual ascent over the past two weeks. From here, it begins its descent, entering a new phase in its sidereal rhythm. This movement runs alongside the more familiar synodic rhythm, which gives us the waxing and waning phases of the Moon. Yet the ascending and descending Moon belongs to this deeper sidereal cycle, shaping growth in a different way. As the Moon now begins to descend, it supports the development of roots, drawing forces down into the soil. This makes it an ideal time for transplanting into the garden, when young seedlings must quickly establish themselves and reach into the abundance of minerals and substances within an open bed. Over these coming two weeks, we are invited to work with this downward movement, and to observe how plants respond, quietly strengthening themselves beneath the surface.
