Friday 26th April 2024

Friday 26th April 2024
Today, the moon transitions into the constellation of Scorpio, a transformative sign. The last time the moon graced Scorpio's constellation coincided with the Easter weekend, marking a memorable alignment of celestial and earthly cycles. Scorpio, being a water sign, heralds an optimal time for sowing and transplanting leafy vegetables such as cabbages and herbs. Additionally, it's conducive for mowing lawns as the cosmic influences promote vigorous growth. Water signs, including Scorpio, are associated with emotions, embodying characteristics archetypal of the nature of water such as responsiveness, involvement, flow, and reflection. Take a moment to tune into your emotions and reflect on what they're telling you.

Thursday 25th April 2024

Thursday 25th April 2024 
Today, Mercury concludes its retrograde orbit, an event often interpreted as emerging from a period of confusion and attaining clarity. This signifies its return to its regular west to east motion in the sky, alongside all other planets, after 25 days of retrograde movement. The conclusion of Mercury's retrograde phase harmonizes well with the balancing aspect of the constellation of Libra, which the moon will soon move beyond. It heralds a favorable time for socializing and nurturing relationships, especially now that the communication challenges brought about by retrograde Mercury have dissipated.

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Wednesday 24th April 2024 
The moon breaks free from Virgo and enters the blossoming of Libra. Providing an ideal day to plant flowers such as dahlias, begonias, cosmos, rudbeckia, and many other annual flowers. These flowers awaken our senses with their vibrant colors and pleasant aromas. It's a good day to transplant flowers as well; their roots will benefit from the moon's declination, which moves forces downward through the plant. Through cultivating flowers ourselves, we can discover the beauty contained in each inconspicuous seed. We learn not to judge, as given the right conditions and nurture, the seeds bloom into a multitude. Potential exists in everything, and we should aspire for everyone and everything to reach its flowering stage.

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Today, we are greeted by a full moon in the constellation of Virgo, with the sun in Aries. This full moon is known as the Pink Moon, named by Native Americans after the pink wildflower Moss Phlox that blooms early in Spring. The full moon is an occasion for celebration; it signifies a culmination after a fortnight of waxing, and now we are illuminated, and we should celebrate all of our achievements. With the presence of Virgo, amidst these celebrations, we may also be looking ahead and mapping out the way to our future achievements, which we can enjoy on a distant full moon.

Monday 22nd April 2024

Monday 22nd April 2024
Today, as the moon moves deeper into Virgo, crossing the elliptical path of  the earth and sun as it descends, it ushers in an unfavorable atmosphere for gardening during the middle part of the day. Every 13.5 days, the moon intersects the sun's path on its orbit around the earth, resulting in momentary cosmic disturbance, which hampers the planetary interactions with the plants and soil. Despite these challenges, there are numerous activities you can engage in beyond the garden. Virgo encourages tasks such as organizing and planning, offering opportunities to maximize productivity despite the less-than-ideal gardening conditions.

Sunday 21st April 2024

Sunday 21st April 2024
Today, as the moon rises in the constellation of Virgo, it's an ideal time for  practical activities, facilitated by the forces of Virgo. In the garden, it proves  to be an auspicious time for sowing carrots, beetroots, and turnips. In biodynamics, we can contemplate plants as humans, upside down with their  heads buried in the ground. Accordingly, the roots of the plant correspond to the human brain and nervous system, while the leaves represent the  respiratory system, the lungs resembling two branching leaves. Furthermore, the flower mirrors the digestive system, and the fruit corresponds to the  human reproductive organs. Hence, in biodynamic nutrition, root vegetables are highly recommended for alleviating ailments originating from the nervous system, such as headaches and similar afflictions.

Saturday 20th April 2024

Saturday 20th April 2024
Today, the moon reaches apogee, meaning that its orbit has taken it as far from Earth as it travels. At apogee, the moon is further away, and its brightness intensifies, making it a favorable time to tend to flowers. However, this is overruled by the planet Mercury as it crosses the elliptical plane of the Earth and the Sun; today is a descending node, but it also has an ascending node during each orbit it makes around the Sun due to its elliptical path. We can make the most of the warm quality of Leo, as we will soon return to the early qualities of Libra. 

Friday 19th April 2024

Friday 19th April 2024
Today, the sun transitions from the constellation of Pisces to Gemini. From Earth's perspective, the sun traverses through a zodiac sign approximately every 30 days. As the Sun exits Pisces, Mars enters it. Mars in Pisces is associated with unconventional approaches, and its entrance, simultaneous with the sun's departure, makes a statement. Meanwhile, the moon continues its journey through the constellation of Leo; however, unfavorable  conditions for gardening work prevail as Mercury crosses the ecliptic plane, known as a descending node, creating a disruption in the cosmic rhythm.  Embrace Leo's energy and unleash your creativity; why not dare to be bold and try something new?

Thursday 18th April 2024

Thursday 18th April 2024
As we journey deeper into the constellation of Leo, we enter a phase ripe for creativity and self-expression. Biodynamics employs the concept of  fourfoldness to offer us a new perspective on the world and how life develops. In plants, these aspects are roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Similarly, plant development mirrors cosmic and human processes. Initially, plants grow roots, followed by leaves, then flowers, and finally fruits. This progression symbolizes a transition from the earthly realm to water, then air, culminating in fire. This fiery element, associated with Leo, represents the pinnacle where, much like a plant's development, human self-expression can  fully blossom and be realized.

Wednesday 17th April 2024

Wednesday 17th April 2024
Today, the moon moves beyond the threshold of Cancer, entering the warmth of Leo. This is an excellent time to transplant some of those vegetables that have been patiently waiting in the greenhouse and are now  ready to thrive in outdoor conditions. You can sow beans, tomatoes, and  peas, which benefit from enhanced development due to the moon's current  position. When sowing seeds, hold them in your hand and visualize how a seed is like a tiny plant nestled within, poised to unfurl its roots downward and send its first stem and leaves reaching out to the cosmos. Each seed contains a multitude, and within each seed lies boundless potential.

Tuesday 16th April 2024

Tuesday 16th April 2024
Today, the moon moves into the zodiac sign of Cancer, bringing an ethereal waterlike quality to the day. This makes it an ideal time for sowing leafy greens, herbs, and vegetables from the cabbage family. There is a strong indication that today will be an emotional day—these traits are characteristic of Cancer and are reinforced by the moon's opposition to Pluto, known to stir emotions. Engaging in gardening and spending time in nature can be a therapeutic practice; as you nurture your plants, they nurture you.

Monday 15th April 2024

Monday 15th April 2024 
The moon waxes to its first quarter, marking an important time for decision making. During the waxing phase, the moon appears to grow larger on the  right side, and when it wanes, it seems to shrink from the right side. When observed from the southern hemisphere, the directions of growth and  shrinkage are reversed. We only ever see the same side of the moon because it spins on its axis at the same rate as it moves around the Earth;  this phenomenon is known as tidal locking. Given the moon's current  position in Gemini and the time of year, it's an ideal time to plant some flowers. They will benefit from the moon's energies and the resonating  influence of light emanating from the fixed stars of Gemini.

Sunday 14th April 2024

Sunday 14th April 2024
The moon is moving deeper into the constellation of Gemini, infusing a sense of positivity and a leaning toward intellectual pursuits. It's an auspicious time to care for flowers and gather their harvest. In the mornings, consider collecting Dandelion flower heads that haven't fully opened. These can be  dried and later enclosed and buried to develop into one of the six biodynamic compost preparations. Dandelion, alongside five other transformed medicinal plants, is then meticulously added to a compost heap to rejuvenate it. Each plant possesses unique properties, yet when  combined, they contribute to balance and synergize harmoniously on the compost pile, akin to a cosmic symphony echoing through decomposing  matter, brimming with life and potential.

Saturday 13th April 2024

Saturday 13th April 2024
Today, the moon reaches its zenith and begins its descent in its sidereal rhythm, passing through the zodiac. This rhythm differs from the synodic rhythm of the moon, which gives us the different phases of the moon. Both rhythms are incorporated into biodynamics. It is the sidereal rhythm that indicates the best time for planting, as the moon is either ascending or descending. Today, it begins its descent having reached its highest point. This means that sap will flow slower, and roots will develop quicker, making it  an ideal time for transplanting. As the moon is in the constellation of Gemini, it is a perfect time for transplanting flowers into the garden.

Friday 12th April 2024

Friday 12th April 2024
Today we delve deeper into the constellation of Taurus. In biodynamics, nine  preparations are considered holistic medicines for the land and plants. These practices are rooted in Rudolf Steiner's idea that we should return to the earth the forces we extract through cultivation. One such preparation is the Cow Horn Manure, which serves as an inoculator for fostering healthy soils. It involves burying cow manure in a cow horn over the winter and sealing it with clay. After transformation, this substance is stirred in water and sprayed on the land to enhance soil vitality. Ideally, this preparation is applied on a  day like today when the moon is descending, particularly in an earth sign  such as Taurus.

Thursday 11th April 2024

Thursday 11th April 2024
The moon moves from assertive Aries to the grounded constellation of Taurus, symbolically transitioning from the Ram to the Bull. It's an ideal time to tend to your root crops in the garden, diligently monitoring for pests, and considering thinning out your seedlings if necessary. Today offers an opportunity for practical undertakings and strategic planning, leveraging the stability associated with Taurus.

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Wednesday 10th April 2024
Today, the moon rises in Aries, marking a fruit day according to biodynamic research. It's an ideal time to tend to your fruit plants, including fruit trees, as well as tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables that produce fruits. The moon conjuncts with Jupiter, bringing a sense of joy. You'll easily spot Jupiter just below the moon with the naked eye. Jupiter, fascinatingly, completes a journey through the zodiac every 361 days, closely aligned with Earth's orbit around the sun. Many ancient calendars followed a golden year of 360 days, mirroring Jupiter's orbit even more closely. Every 12 years,  Jupiter completes a full orbit around the sun, passing through all 12 constellations of the zodiac.

Tuesday 9th April 2024

Tuesday 9th April 2024
The moon transitions to the constellation of Aries, a bold fire sign, bringing a  new sense of energy. This is fitting following yesterday's solar eclipse. Now, the new moon begins to wax, bringing the slightest illumination. This is a  new beginning in the lunar rhythm, and a time for development and expansion. It's an ideal time to graft fruiting shrubs, as the sap moves upwards during the ascending moon rhythm, which helps promote bonding  when grafting.

Monday 8th April 2024

Monday 8th April 2024
Today, we witness the phenomenon of a solar eclipse as the moon moves between the Earth and the sun. For many of us, it will appear as if the moon  takes a bite out of the sun, while others may experience a total solar eclipse, shrouding the day in darkness. A solar eclipse creates an unfavorable time for sowing seeds and cultivating the soil, as the intricate rhythm of the cosmos today brings a beautiful interruption—a spectacle to be marveled at, reinforcing our connection to the cosmic in our deeply earthly lives.

Sunday 7th April 2024

Sunday 7th April 2024
Today, as the moon ascends in Pisces, it infuses your day with a sense of  fluidity, making it ideal for exploring your creativity and immersing yourself in  artistic pursuits. The moon continues its waning journey towards the  approaching new moon. At this juncture, it reaches perigee, its closest orbit  to the Earth, which creates an unfavorable time for garden work, leaving  ample space for your creative pursuits. Despite only a mere sliver being  visible, its proximity at perigee will render it larger than usual.