Sunday 24th November

Sunday 24th November
The Moon rises in the constellation of Leo, a placement that enhances creativity and inspires a fiery determination to make a difference in the world. In the garden, a Leo Moon is ideal for working with fruits, making it an excellent time to begin pruning fruit trees. Pruning under this influence can enhance the tree's vitality for the coming season. When pruning, approach the task logically and methodically. It’s important to study the specific needs of each type of fruit tree, as pruning techniques vary. Avoid over-pruning, as this can cause unnecessary stress to the tree

Saturday 23rd November

Saturday 23rd November
The moon wanes to a half-moon following the recent full moon in Aries, and now we find ourselves in Leo, still associated with fire and strength but with a focus on creativity and self-expression. We can use this energy to stay motivated and continue pursuing our goals. Often, as the seasons change, we find it hard to adjust and may need something in our lives to bring about a greater shift to move us forward. When reaching a plateau, we must remind ourselves why we do what we do and muster the strength of Leo to persevere if our hearts still ring true to our goals.

Friday 22nd November

Friday 22nd November
The moon transitions into the warming constellation of Leo, making it an ideal day to tend to fruit plants. In the garden, we could consider cutting back blackcurrants, fruit bushes, and even begin pruning apple trees. As most fruit trees have finished fruiting, we might also consider spraying them with biodynamic preparation 500 (cow manure) to help restore their strength and prepare them for next year’s fruit. For any fruit trees still fruiting, such as oranges and lemons in warmer climates, an application of horn silica 501 would still be beneficial.

Thursday 21st November

Thursday 21st November 
The days continue to grow darker as we move closer to the winter solstice. Nature begins to shine inwardly, and the season is marked by festivals of light that illuminate the darkness and connect human hearts. Fallen leaves, cuttings, and vegetation should be seen as valuable resources within our farm organism, helping to foster the cycle of fertility. With the Moon in Cancer, it’s an ideal time to sow any remaining Oriental salads, provided they can later be transplanted into a greenhouse or a warm enough spot to encourage growth.

Wednesday 20th November

Wednesday 20th November 
The Moon rises in the constellation of Gemini before quickly transitioning into Cancer, hinting at a time for nurturing and spending quality moments with loved ones. During its journey, the Moon catches up with Mars, and in Cancer, it forms a conjunction. This alignment momentarily harnesses the energies of Mars, bringing a sense of strength that complements the nurturing vibe. It encourages us to find the courage to care for others while also reminding us to seek support when needed.

Tuesday 19th November

Tuesday 19th November
The moon continues its journey through the constellation of Gemini, enhancing our capacity for communication. In fact, the forces of Gemini are highly prevalent in our modern world, reflected in the technology that enables instant, global connectivity. Meanwhile, from Earth’s perspective, the Sun transitions from Libra to Virgo, where it will remain until the winter solstice. The Sun in Virgo brings a comforting energy, inviting you to focus on the finer details of life and approach tasks with care and precision.

Monday 18th November

Monday 18th November
Today, the moon transitions from the loyal constellation of Taurus to the vibrant and curious constellation of Gemini, bringing a burst of lightness and energy to the day. This shift also marks the moon reaching its peak on the horizon in its sidereal rhythm, after which it will descend daily for the next two weeks. This descent influences life below the soil’s surface, making it an ideal time to transplant or sow vegetables that benefit from enhanced root growth. In the Southern Hemisphere, however, the moon’s sidereal rhythm takes on the opposite effect. From this perspective, the moon reaches its lowest point and begins its ascent, creating ideal conditions for tasks like chopping wood or taking cuttings, as lower moisture levels in plants support these activities.

Sunday 17th November

Sunday 17th November
The moon deepens into the constellation of Taurus, grounding us as we ease into the weekend. Taurus, a sign known for hard work and stability, offers the perfect energy for refining plans, creating budgets, and making important decisions. In the garden, this is an ideal time to sow onions and plant garlic cloves, crops that will develop rich flavours as they grow through the winter months, ready for harvest in spring. Winter itself can be seen as the Earth’s great inhale, a quiet and strengthening breath that moves through the soil, sweetening and fortifying everything beneath the surface in preparation for the renewal of spring.

Saturday 16th November

Saturday 16th November
The moon rises in the constellation of Taurus, grounding us and fostering a sense of relaxation. In the garden, this is an ideal time to turn existing compost piles to aid decomposition or to start new ones. Land management often yields an abundance of vegetation perfect for composting. When building a compost pile, alternate layers of nitrogen-rich materials, such as fresh nettles, vegetable scraps, and grass clippings, with carbon-rich materials, like wood chips and dried leaves. To introduce calcium, sprinkle ground lime throughout the pile as you construct it. The threefold balance of nitrogen, carbon, and calcium provides simple yet effective parameters for creating a well-rounded and nutrient-rich compost.

Friday 15th November

Friday 15th November
The full moon rises in the constellation of Aries, bringing a renewed sense of energy that follows us throughout the day in this moment of culmination. Meanwhile, in the solar system, Saturn shifts back into prograde motion after several months in retrograde. This change may offer clarity after a period of confusion. The timing of Saturn’s shift aligns beautifully with the full moon in Aries, creating the potential for a profound day—one that could propel us forward with purpose and resolve.

Thursday 14th November

Thursday 14th November
The moon reaches its closest proximity to Earth tonight, just a day before it becomes fully illuminated, making it appear especially large in perigee. In biodynamics, we work with the rhythms of Earth and cosmic forces to benefit our plants, farms, health, and communities. However, it’s essential to base these practices on a foundation of sound agronomy—working the soil at the right times with suitable tools, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. Only then can we begin to engage with the non-physical forces unique to biodynamic agriculture, enhancing everything we do.

Wednesday 13th November

Wednesday 13th November
As the moon moves through Pisces—a water sign favoured in biodynamic gardening—today is ideal for nurturing leafy plants. This is a good time to trim hedges and control grass and weeds. With the moon in Pisces, there’s also a natural inclination towards creativity, making it a perfect opportunity to engage in artistic activities like drawing to sharpen your powers of observation. And as the moon draws closer to fullness, let yourself be drawn to the night sky, observing its presence with fresh eyes.

Tuesday 12th November

Tuesday 12th November
The moon rises in the constellation of Pisces, opening doors to connection and intuition. During the day, the moon crosses the sun’s elliptical path, causing a rhythmical disruption. Research shows that such a lunar node is an unfavourable time for gardening or working with soil and plants. Instead, you might use this day to focus on artistic pursuits. When drawing, painting, or sculpting, we can refine our observation skills, engaging deeply with our subject to become one with it. This approach informs how we understand and interact with it—be it plants, landscapes, or other elements of nature.

Monday 11th November

Monday 11th November
The moon eclipses Saturn in the constellation of Aquarius as they meet, causing some cosmic disruption that makes the first part of the day unfavourable for garden work. By the afternoon, however, the moon’s strength is restored, making it an ideal time to tend to flowers—whether cutting back shrubs, planting, or harvesting flowers, seeds, or vegetables like broccoli that resemble flowers in form. Aquarius opens the door to socializing and group activities; perhaps you could invite a friend to dinner or venture out in the evening to spot the moon and Saturn together in the sky.

Sunday 10th November

Sunday 10th November
From our earthly perspective, we watch the moon move from the constellation of Capricorn into Aquarius, where its delicate light filters down to us. In the garden, we can tend to our flowers, preparing them for winter and clearing away annuals to make space for new plantings in spring. We might observe honey bees at the hive entrance, now venturing out less often as they encounter the chill. All of nature is preparing for a long slumber, from which it will eventually awaken anew. The outer beauty turns inward, becoming a source of strength, as plants sink into the earth, growth slows, and the landscape contracts.

Saturday 9th November

Saturday 9th November
The half-moon graces the evening sky, with the steady stars of Capricorn shining behind her. As the moon continues to wax toward fullness, tonight offers a moment for reflection and future planning. We frame our lives in many ways—some follow the yearly cycle, celebrating New Year or marking each birthday as another journey around the sun. Alongside these annual rhythms, we might also attune ourselves to the moon’s monthly cycles. By observing the night sky and watching the moon’s metamorphosis through her phases, we connect with the rhythm of inhaling (waxing) and exhaling (waning), with the crescendo of the full moon and the fresh start of the new moon.

Friday 8th November

Friday 8th November
The moon rises in the constellation of Capricorn bringing down forces of discipline and ambition. Today may present as an opportunity to study or work towards one of your goals, balance is key to life, but sometimes to achieve our goals we have to give it our all, sometimes, we have to be ruthless and dedicate our time towards a particular goal. Their are times for celebrating, relaxing, but if we are attuning to the cosmos then today should be a day of dedication. Often when deepening into a project or a study

Thursday 7th November

Thursday 7th November
The moon deepens in Sagittarius before swiftly moving into the constellation of Capricorn. We transition from the archer to the goat and shift from the element of fire to earth. This change alters the atmosphere of the day, making it an ideal time in the garden to work with root vegetables. It’s a good moment to harvest leeks, parsnips, and Jerusalem artichokes if they’re ripe and ready. Root crops gathered today should retain their freshness for longer.

Wednesday 6th November

Wednesday 6th November
The moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, inviting a spirit of exploration and renewed passion. This fire sign infuses warmth into our day, creating ideal conditions for tending to fruit plants in the garden. We might consider pruning fruit trees that have finished bearing, or clearing weeds around fruit bushes. As autumn deepens, leaves fall in abundance, and misty mornings greet us. While the outer world shifts toward winter, let us nurture an inner light. The memory of summer’s warmth lingers within as we embrace the coming cold.

Tuesday 5th November

Tuesday 5th November
The moon rises in Scorpio before quickly transitioning into the fire constellation of Sagittarius, often represented by the archer. This sign is associated with independence and reaching one’s goals. With the moon in Sagittarius, it reaches its lowest point on the horizon, marking the completion of its "breathing in" process, which has been beneficial for the forces at work in the soil. Now, as the moon begins to rise incrementally over the next two weeks, it will enter its "breathing out" phase—a great time for grafting and applying biodynamic preparation 501.