Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 6th August
The moon continues its ascent into the constellation of Leo, channeling its fiery energy and bringing it down to earth. In the garden, this is an ideal time to tend to your fruit plants and harvest those that are ready. Harvesting can encourage the plant to direct more energy toward ripening any remaining fruits. After clearing a vegetable bed, it's beneficial to plant seeds or cover crops to enhance soil biology and improve its ability to retain nutrients and water. Phacelia, mustard, and lupins are excellent choices for restoring soil vitality following the heavy feeding of fruits such as tomatoes and zucchini.
Tuesday 6th August
The moon continues its ascent into the constellation of Leo, channeling its fiery energy and bringing it down to earth. In the garden, this is an ideal time to tend to your fruit plants and harvest those that are ready. Harvesting can encourage the plant to direct more energy toward ripening any remaining fruits. After clearing a vegetable bed, it's beneficial to plant seeds or cover crops to enhance soil biology and improve its ability to retain nutrients and water. Phacelia, mustard, and lupins are excellent choices for restoring soil vitality following the heavy feeding of fruits such as tomatoes and zucchini.
Monday 5th August
Monday 5th August
The moon moves into the constellation of Leo, bringing warmth and fiery energy. As it swiftly approaches Venus, which is also traveling through Leo, a conjunction occurs, infusing the day with a loving and sociable vibe. This alignment fosters a mood of affection, making it an excellent time to enjoy the company of others. Additionally, the warmth of Leo supports the ripening of fruits, making it an ideal moment to harvest and savor the fruits of your labor.
Monday 5th August
The moon moves into the constellation of Leo, bringing warmth and fiery energy. As it swiftly approaches Venus, which is also traveling through Leo, a conjunction occurs, infusing the day with a loving and sociable vibe. This alignment fosters a mood of affection, making it an excellent time to enjoy the company of others. Additionally, the warmth of Leo supports the ripening of fruits, making it an ideal moment to harvest and savor the fruits of your labor.
Sunday 4th August
Sunday 4th August
Today marks the arrival of the new moon, a symbol of new beginnings. With this new moon in the constellation of Cancer, it's the perfect time to release emotions that no longer serve us and to embark on fresh journeys. Although the moon, a gift from the Greek goddess Artemis, remains in the sky, it appears to vanish as no sunlight reflects off its surface. This makes the new moon the one moment each month when we experience a complete absence of sunlight. It’s a reminder that, apart from the new moon, the sun's light reaches us day and night.
Sunday 4th August
Today marks the arrival of the new moon, a symbol of new beginnings. With this new moon in the constellation of Cancer, it's the perfect time to release emotions that no longer serve us and to embark on fresh journeys. Although the moon, a gift from the Greek goddess Artemis, remains in the sky, it appears to vanish as no sunlight reflects off its surface. This makes the new moon the one moment each month when we experience a complete absence of sunlight. It’s a reminder that, apart from the new moon, the sun's light reaches us day and night.
Saturday 3rd August
Saturday 3rd August
Today, as the moon transitions from the constellation of Gemini to Cancer, there is a shift towards heightened emotions and nurturing. This change creates an ideal moment for engaging in activities that foster growth and care. The garden, especially at this time of year, offers significant therapeutic potential. Caring for our garden not only supports plant health but also enhances our own well-being. In biodynamics, Cancer’s water influence aligns with leafy greens, making it the perfect time to tend to and harvest these plants.
Saturday 3rd August
Today, as the moon transitions from the constellation of Gemini to Cancer, there is a shift towards heightened emotions and nurturing. This change creates an ideal moment for engaging in activities that foster growth and care. The garden, especially at this time of year, offers significant therapeutic potential. Caring for our garden not only supports plant health but also enhances our own well-being. In biodynamics, Cancer’s water influence aligns with leafy greens, making it the perfect time to tend to and harvest these plants.
Friday 2nd August
Friday 2nd August
The moon rises in the constellation of Gemini, bringing the element of air. In the beehive, the influence of Gemini promotes the tendency of honeybees to collect pollen. They carry this pollen to the hive in the pollen baskets on the backs of their legs. If you look carefully, you can see this on the bee. The color of the pollen varies from plant to plant. As the bees arrive in the hive, other bees gather the pollen from them and store it in the comb to feed the developing bees. Local honey contains local pollen, creating a unique concoction specific to your locality. A spoonful of honey is part of nature's medicine cabinet.
Friday 2nd August
The moon rises in the constellation of Gemini, bringing the element of air. In the beehive, the influence of Gemini promotes the tendency of honeybees to collect pollen. They carry this pollen to the hive in the pollen baskets on the backs of their legs. If you look carefully, you can see this on the bee. The color of the pollen varies from plant to plant. As the bees arrive in the hive, other bees gather the pollen from them and store it in the comb to feed the developing bees. Local honey contains local pollen, creating a unique concoction specific to your locality. A spoonful of honey is part of nature's medicine cabinet.
Thursday 1st August
Thursday 1st August
The moon rises in the constellation of Gemini today and reaches its peak ascension on the horizon. As it begins its descent over the next two weeks, this phase offers optimal conditions for sowing, transplanting, and encouraging root development. Gemini, known for its light and airy qualities as well as its association with communication, enhances activities related to flowering plants. By harmonizing with these cosmic rhythms, today is an excellent opportunity to transplant flowers and foster growth in your garden.
Thursday 1st August
The moon rises in the constellation of Gemini today and reaches its peak ascension on the horizon. As it begins its descent over the next two weeks, this phase offers optimal conditions for sowing, transplanting, and encouraging root development. Gemini, known for its light and airy qualities as well as its association with communication, enhances activities related to flowering plants. By harmonizing with these cosmic rhythms, today is an excellent opportunity to transplant flowers and foster growth in your garden.
Wednesday 31st July
Wednesday 31st July
The moon rises in Taurus once again, offering stability that we can use throughout the day. The cosmos is in constant motion, and change is the only constant. Each day reveals new influences from the moon, sun, and both inner and outer planets. Biodynamics encourages us to flow with these natural rhythms to achieve harmony. By aligning with the cosmic order, we can enhance our daily lives. Yet, it's crucial to follow our own hearts and will, even if that means sometimes going against the flow.
Wednesday 31st July
The moon rises in Taurus once again, offering stability that we can use throughout the day. The cosmos is in constant motion, and change is the only constant. Each day reveals new influences from the moon, sun, and both inner and outer planets. Biodynamics encourages us to flow with these natural rhythms to achieve harmony. By aligning with the cosmic order, we can enhance our daily lives. Yet, it's crucial to follow our own hearts and will, even if that means sometimes going against the flow.
Tuesday 30th July
Tuesday 30th July
Jupiter and Mars are visible in the morning sky today, both conjunct the moon as she moves through Taurus. This alignment blends Jupiter’s expansive energy and Mars’ drive with the moon’s emotional depth and Taurus’ practicality. It encourages us to pursue our goals with optimism and determination, particularly in areas related to our material world, finances, and personal values. This celestial event offers a powerful boost for setting practical plans into motion and manifesting our desires.
Tuesday 30th July
Jupiter and Mars are visible in the morning sky today, both conjunct the moon as she moves through Taurus. This alignment blends Jupiter’s expansive energy and Mars’ drive with the moon’s emotional depth and Taurus’ practicality. It encourages us to pursue our goals with optimism and determination, particularly in areas related to our material world, finances, and personal values. This celestial event offers a powerful boost for setting practical plans into motion and manifesting our desires.
Monday 29th July
Monday 29th July
Today, the moon rises in the constellation of Aries, soon transitioning from this fiery sign into the earthy sign of Taurus. In the garden, we can tend to our root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beetroots. We can weed around our root vegetables while the weeds are small or even before they arise. By hoeing, we can disturb the weed seeds to stop them from germinating. Similarly, when dealing with problems in our lives, like weeds, it's best to manage them when they are small or, even better, before they arise.
Monday 29th July
Today, the moon rises in the constellation of Aries, soon transitioning from this fiery sign into the earthy sign of Taurus. In the garden, we can tend to our root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beetroots. We can weed around our root vegetables while the weeds are small or even before they arise. By hoeing, we can disturb the weed seeds to stop them from germinating. Similarly, when dealing with problems in our lives, like weeds, it's best to manage them when they are small or, even better, before they arise.
Sunday 28th July
Sunday 28th July
As the moon wanes to a half-moon, it presents an opportunity for reflection. This is a perfect time to assess how our year is going and revisit the resolutions we made at the beginning of the year, which may have been set aside. With the power and strength of Aries, known for its courage and determination, we can pick up our swords and shields, rise to meet the expectations we set for ourselves, and carry them forward to the end of the year.
Sunday 28th July
As the moon wanes to a half-moon, it presents an opportunity for reflection. This is a perfect time to assess how our year is going and revisit the resolutions we made at the beginning of the year, which may have been set aside. With the power and strength of Aries, known for its courage and determination, we can pick up our swords and shields, rise to meet the expectations we set for ourselves, and carry them forward to the end of the year.
Thursday 25th July
Thursday 25th July
The moon rises in the constellation of Pisces, bringing the element of water to the earthly plane and positively influencing the leaf aspects of plants. Pisces opens the door to intuition and spiritual connection. Biodynamic farming, seen as a spiritual approach to agriculture, incorporates cosmic rhythms and holistic practices to produce food rich in vitality, often called cosmic nutrition. Compared to conventional crops, biodynamic farms emphasize the importance of living soils and integrated farm organisms, producing food brimming with vitality.
Thursday 25th July
The moon rises in the constellation of Pisces, bringing the element of water to the earthly plane and positively influencing the leaf aspects of plants. Pisces opens the door to intuition and spiritual connection. Biodynamic farming, seen as a spiritual approach to agriculture, incorporates cosmic rhythms and holistic practices to produce food rich in vitality, often called cosmic nutrition. Compared to conventional crops, biodynamic farms emphasize the importance of living soils and integrated farm organisms, producing food brimming with vitality.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 24th July
The moon transitions into the constellation of Aquarius, ushering in a period of innovation and forward-thinking. In the garden, while tending to flowers is usually beneficial, the moon's perigee—its closest approach to Earth—creates less than ideal conditions for gardening due to its strong gravitational influence, which can affect plant growth and soil stability. Instead of working with the soil or plants, channel your creativity and independence today. Embrace new ideas, foster connections within your community, and bring fresh, innovative projects to life.
Wednesday 24th July
The moon transitions into the constellation of Aquarius, ushering in a period of innovation and forward-thinking. In the garden, while tending to flowers is usually beneficial, the moon's perigee—its closest approach to Earth—creates less than ideal conditions for gardening due to its strong gravitational influence, which can affect plant growth and soil stability. Instead of working with the soil or plants, channel your creativity and independence today. Embrace new ideas, foster connections within your community, and bring fresh, innovative projects to life.
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 23rd July
The moon crosses the threshold into the light-filled constellation of Aquarius, signaling a fertile time for socializing and connecting with others. In the garden, an abundance of flowers awaits; carefully select some to bring into your home. By cutting flowers just above a new bud, we can help ensure they continue to grow and bloom. Marvel at the complexity and individuality of these flowers, which attract both insects and humans alike. Do flowers not transcend the subjectivity of beauty?
Tuesday 23rd July
The moon crosses the threshold into the light-filled constellation of Aquarius, signaling a fertile time for socializing and connecting with others. In the garden, an abundance of flowers awaits; carefully select some to bring into your home. By cutting flowers just above a new bud, we can help ensure they continue to grow and bloom. Marvel at the complexity and individuality of these flowers, which attract both insects and humans alike. Do flowers not transcend the subjectivity of beauty?
Monday 22nd July
Monday 22nd July
The moon rises in the constellation of Capricorn, bringing a sense of discipline to our day. In the garden, we can collect seeds from our root vegetables or harvest those that are ready; they should maintain their freshness for longer when harvested under an earthly sign such as Capricorn. Root vegetables offer very different tastes and qualities compared to leaves, flowers, and fruits from other plants because they develop in darkness. The lack of sunlight affects their sugar and starch content, leading to sweeter, more robust flavors.
Monday 22nd July
The moon rises in the constellation of Capricorn, bringing a sense of discipline to our day. In the garden, we can collect seeds from our root vegetables or harvest those that are ready; they should maintain their freshness for longer when harvested under an earthly sign such as Capricorn. Root vegetables offer very different tastes and qualities compared to leaves, flowers, and fruits from other plants because they develop in darkness. The lack of sunlight affects their sugar and starch content, leading to sweeter, more robust flavors.
Saturday 20th July
Saturday 20th July
The moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, ushering in a period of exploration and heightened desire. This fire sign brings warmth to our day, creating ideal conditions for tending to fruit plants such as tomatoes and beans. Take this opportunity to harvest the fruits of your labor and remember to save seeds for next season, while also considering sharing them with your community. Embrace this time of abundance and growth in your gardening endeavors.
Saturday 20th July
The moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, ushering in a period of exploration and heightened desire. This fire sign brings warmth to our day, creating ideal conditions for tending to fruit plants such as tomatoes and beans. Take this opportunity to harvest the fruits of your labor and remember to save seeds for next season, while also considering sharing them with your community. Embrace this time of abundance and growth in your gardening endeavors.
Friday 19th July 2024
Friday 19th July 2024
Today, two cosmic rhythms change tempo. Firstly, the sun moves from the constellation of Gemini to Cancer, shifting us from the intellectual qualities of Gemini to the nurturing qualities of Cancer. Secondly, the moon, currently in the constellation of Sagittarius, reaches its lowest point on the horizon and begins to rise, signaling the start of a less favorable period for transplanting. Over the next two weeks, influences on everything above ground will be more pronounced compared to root and soil activity.
Friday 19th July 2024
Today, two cosmic rhythms change tempo. Firstly, the sun moves from the constellation of Gemini to Cancer, shifting us from the intellectual qualities of Gemini to the nurturing qualities of Cancer. Secondly, the moon, currently in the constellation of Sagittarius, reaches its lowest point on the horizon and begins to rise, signaling the start of a less favorable period for transplanting. Over the next two weeks, influences on everything above ground will be more pronounced compared to root and soil activity.
Wednesday 17th July 2024
Wednesday 17th July 2024
The moon rises in the constellation of Scorpio, a water sign known for its emotional intensity and cleansing potential. Each element is associated with transformation: water brings purification through baptism, fire brings transfiguration, air brings enlightenment, and earth grounds us in transformational growth. It's valuable to explore these four elements and their characteristics, as they manifest in all aspects of gardening. For instance, in an active compost, we see a blend of these elements: water nurturing decomposition, fire symbolizing the energy driving the process, air providing essential oxygen for microbial activity, and earth serving as the medium where transformational processes enrich the soil for new growth.
Wednesday 17th July 2024
The moon rises in the constellation of Scorpio, a water sign known for its emotional intensity and cleansing potential. Each element is associated with transformation: water brings purification through baptism, fire brings transfiguration, air brings enlightenment, and earth grounds us in transformational growth. It's valuable to explore these four elements and their characteristics, as they manifest in all aspects of gardening. For instance, in an active compost, we see a blend of these elements: water nurturing decomposition, fire symbolizing the energy driving the process, air providing essential oxygen for microbial activity, and earth serving as the medium where transformational processes enrich the soil for new growth.