Monday 12th August
Monday 12th August
As the moon advances through the constellation of Libra, symbolized by the Scales, may you find moments of balance and harmony in your day. In a world of constant change and rising tensions, let us appreciate what we have and seek solace in nature and our gardens. Whenever possible, let us strive to bring balance and peace to those around us. Just as light nurtures a flower, may it also serve as our guide.
Monday 12th August
As the moon advances through the constellation of Libra, symbolized by the Scales, may you find moments of balance and harmony in your day. In a world of constant change and rising tensions, let us appreciate what we have and seek solace in nature and our gardens. Whenever possible, let us strive to bring balance and peace to those around us. Just as light nurtures a flower, may it also serve as our guide.
Sunday 11th August
Sunday 11th August
Today, as the moon shifts from Virgo to Libra, it’s an ideal time to prune roses that have finished flowering, helping maintain their shape and encourage new growth. Many rose varieties bloom twice a season, from early spring to autumn. The diverse rose family, which includes roses, apples, cherries, strawberries, and almonds, all share a common ancestor that evolved over millions of years, giving us the variety of species we value today for their beauty, scent, and sustenance.
Sunday 11th August
Today, as the moon shifts from Virgo to Libra, it’s an ideal time to prune roses that have finished flowering, helping maintain their shape and encourage new growth. Many rose varieties bloom twice a season, from early spring to autumn. The diverse rose family, which includes roses, apples, cherries, strawberries, and almonds, all share a common ancestor that evolved over millions of years, giving us the variety of species we value today for their beauty, scent, and sustenance.
Saturday 10th August
Saturday 10th August
As the moon journeys deeper into the domain of Virgo, the sun shifts into the constellation of Leo, encouraging us to embrace the courage of the lion it symbolizes. In the garden, it’s time to sow winter radishes and turnips while nurturing the vegetables already growing. Though it’s a busy season, we must remain diligent in tending to our crops as they approach ripeness. Virgo’s influence guides us with steady hands, fostering the consistency needed to see our efforts through.
Saturday 10th August
As the moon journeys deeper into the domain of Virgo, the sun shifts into the constellation of Leo, encouraging us to embrace the courage of the lion it symbolizes. In the garden, it’s time to sow winter radishes and turnips while nurturing the vegetables already growing. Though it’s a busy season, we must remain diligent in tending to our crops as they approach ripeness. Virgo’s influence guides us with steady hands, fostering the consistency needed to see our efforts through.
Friday 9th August
Friday 9th August
The moon rises in the constellation of Virgo, a sign associated with Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and the earth. Internationally, the biodynamic movement uses the name Demeter as a brand for certified biodynamic products, ensuring that farmers follow biodynamic methods. The Demeter logo appears on all certified biodynamic products and continues to gain popularity for its quality and the regenerative principles of biodynamic agriculture. Farmers pay close attention to the moon's rhythms as it travels through the constellations to produce foods rich in vitality.
Friday 9th August
The moon rises in the constellation of Virgo, a sign associated with Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and the earth. Internationally, the biodynamic movement uses the name Demeter as a brand for certified biodynamic products, ensuring that farmers follow biodynamic methods. The Demeter logo appears on all certified biodynamic products and continues to gain popularity for its quality and the regenerative principles of biodynamic agriculture. Farmers pay close attention to the moon's rhythms as it travels through the constellations to produce foods rich in vitality.
Thursday 8th August
Thursday 8th August
Today, the moon reaches its furthest point from Earth, known as apogee. This increased distance enhances the intensity of light, as the smaller moon reflects the sun’s rays more vividly onto our planet. Consequently, there is a brief period during the day when the earthy qualities of Virgo are overshadowed by these intensified light forces. This makes it an excellent time to tend to flowers, especially midway through the day. It’s a perfect moment to prune roses after they’ve finished blooming and to pick and dry flowers for herbal tea infusions, such as calendula, rose, chamomile, and golden poppies.
Thursday 8th August
Today, the moon reaches its furthest point from Earth, known as apogee. This increased distance enhances the intensity of light, as the smaller moon reflects the sun’s rays more vividly onto our planet. Consequently, there is a brief period during the day when the earthy qualities of Virgo are overshadowed by these intensified light forces. This makes it an excellent time to tend to flowers, especially midway through the day. It’s a perfect moment to prune roses after they’ve finished blooming and to pick and dry flowers for herbal tea infusions, such as calendula, rose, chamomile, and golden poppies.
Wednesday 7th August
Wednesday 7th August
As the moon rises in the constellation of Leo and transitions into Virgo throughout the day, it brings a grounding, earthy quality. Virgo fosters a sense of meticulousness, making it an ideal time for organizing. It’s no surprise that Virgo is linked to the digestive system, reflecting this emphasis on refinement and focus. Each constellation is connected to different parts of the human body, and Virgo's influence enhances our attention to detail. In the garden, this is a perfect moment to tend to root plants such as carrots and potatoes, which thrive and develop well under this early sign.
Wednesday 7th August
As the moon rises in the constellation of Leo and transitions into Virgo throughout the day, it brings a grounding, earthy quality. Virgo fosters a sense of meticulousness, making it an ideal time for organizing. It’s no surprise that Virgo is linked to the digestive system, reflecting this emphasis on refinement and focus. Each constellation is connected to different parts of the human body, and Virgo's influence enhances our attention to detail. In the garden, this is a perfect moment to tend to root plants such as carrots and potatoes, which thrive and develop well under this early sign.
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.