Tuesday 24th February
We meet the half moon in the constellation of Taurus. Alongside the familiar synodic rhythm of phases, which takes about 29.5 days to move from new moon to new moon, the Moon is also moving through its anomalistic month. Because its orbit is elliptical, it is sometimes furthest from Earth in apogee and sometimes closest in perigee, a cycle of about 27.5 days. With the Moon now in perigee, lunar forces are stronger and can feel heavy or pressing, making this an unfavourable time for sensitive garden work. The soil may feel dense and growth somewhat over emphasised, so it is wiser to pause, observe and tend to quieter tasks while allowing the forces to rebalance.
