Tuesday 1st April

Tuesday 1st April 
As the Moon transitions from the fiery constellation of Aries into the steady embrace of Taurus, we move from impulse to endurance. Aries sparks initiation, while Taurus grounds those impulses into form, urging us to slow down and root ourselves in the present moment. This shift is mirrored in the natural world—sap rising in trees finds stability, seedlings push deeper into the earth, and the first blossoms begin to hold their form. Taurus, linked to the throat in the zodiac body, reminds us to speak with intention and listen with presence. In the garden, this is a fertile time to work with the soil, tending to roots and strengthening the foundation for growth in the season ahead.

Monday 31st March

Monday 31st March
As the Moon rises in the constellation of Aries, it brings a surge of new forces, igniting impulses of renewal and transformation. This is a moment to reflect upon the 100-year anniversary of Rudolf Steiner’s death, which was marked over the weekend. Steiner, the founder of the anthroposophical and biodynamic movement, left behind a vast body of work that continues to inspire and evolve. His teachings on agriculture, education, and spiritual science remain a living force, actively researched and developed by practitioners around the world. In an age where the disconnect between humanity and nature is ever more apparent, his insights appear increasingly relevant, offering pathways to deeper understanding and holistic ways of being.

Sunday 30th March

Sunday 30th March
Today, the Moon reaches Perigee, its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. This stronger gravitational pull affects the tides and can stir a sense of cosmic imbalance. As the Moon rests in Pisces, a sign that invites introspection and sensitivity, its energy encourages us to pause and recalibrate. When the Moon rises in the afternoon, its pull shifts, urging us toward more assertive action. While gardening may not be ideal today, this is a perfect time to focus on organising your seeds, preparing tools, or reflecting on how you assert your own presence in the world. Aligning with the Moon's phases allows us to move through the cycles with grace, knowing when to pause and when to rise with purpose.

Saturday 29th March

Saturday 29th March
Many of us around the world will witness a partial solar eclipse as the Moon crosses the path of the Sun, momentarily dimming its light. This celestial event coincides with the New Moon in Pisces—an ideal marker of new beginnings. In this alignment of shadow and renewal, we are reminded that every ending holds the seed of something new. As we look ahead, we recognise that our work is not yet complete, and so we continue to strive forward with renewed purpose. Each New Moon invites us to pause, reflect, and set intentions, just as the garden embraces cycles of dormancy and growth. In the quiet of this darkened moon, we make space for new possibilities to take root.

Friday 28th March

Friday 28th March
Today, the Moon reaches an ascending node, crossing the Sun’s path and unsettling the cosmic balance. This makes it an unfavourable time for tending the soil, but not for deepening our connection to the garden. Instead of planting or pruning, turn to quiet observation—sketching the plants, tracing their forms, and noticing the subtle changes unfolding before you. Through this practice, we refine our perception and attune ourselves to the rhythms that shape the garden, from the slow unfurling of leaves to the unseen celestial influences that guide their growth. By observing with patience and reverence, we cultivate a deeper harmony with the land.

Thursday 27th March

Thursday 27th March 
The moon rises in the constellation of Aquarius. Although named the Water Bearer, this sign is associated with the air element, which in biodynamics corresponds to the flowers of plants. In biodynamics, roots have an affinity with the earth element, leaves with water, flowers with air and light, and fruits and seeds with fire. We can observe each plant progressing through these stages of development. Plants cultivated primarily for their flowers and beauty focus their energy on flowering. Throughout history, our ancestors have cultivated plants and vegetables not only to provide sustenance but also to bring beauty and abundance to our lives.

Wednesday 26th March

Wednesday 26th March
Capricorn holds sway for most of the day, keeping us grounded in steady, practical rhythms. In the afternoon, however, the moon transitions into Aquarius, introducing a shift in energy. The serious, structured influence of Capricorn begins to give way to Aquarius' forward-thinking and inventive nature. This is a moment to step back and see the bigger picture, considering new ways of working with what we have. In the garden, this could mean experimenting with companion planting or observing how different elements of the landscape interact. The shift reminds us that tradition and innovation go hand in hand—both essential in cultivating a thriving space.

Tuesday 25th March

Tuesday 25th March
The moon remains in Capricorn all day, strengthening themes of discipline and perseverance. This is an excellent time to tend to root vegetables—carrots, turnips, potatoes—as they thrive under the steady influence of an earth sign. The darkness in which they grow shapes their qualities, much like how unseen forces shape our own inner worlds. Beyond the garden, today is well-suited for planning and organising, whether that’s preparing workshop spaces, refining future projects, or reflecting on the deeper rhythms guiding our work.

Monday 24th March

Monday 24th March
The moon rises in Sagittarius, carrying a sense of expansion, exploration, and optimism. This fire sign invites us to step beyond our usual routines and embrace a broader perspective. In the garden, fruiting plants such as tomatoes, beans, and peas are especially receptive to care. By the afternoon, as the moon transitions into Capricorn, the boundless energy of Sagittarius is tempered by earthy pragmatism. This is a time to ground our visions, turning ideas into tangible action. Much like in biodynamics, where cosmic rhythms guide practical work, we are invited to capture the fire of inspiration and anchor it in structured, purposeful effort.

Sunday 23rd March

Sunday 23rd March
The moon rises in Sagittarius, symbolised by the archer, constantly striving for higher goals and deeper truths. In the garden, this is an ideal time to focus on fruits, which, within a biodynamic context, refers to any plant that produces seeds, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. These plants respond well to warmth, which is brought by the fire constellations, such as Sagittarius. It's also a good time to prepare beds for transplanting climbing beans and build the necessary structures to support them. Sagittarius, with its affinity for expansion and growth, encourages us to stretch beyond familiar boundaries. The energy of this sign can inspire us to plan with vision, embrace new possibilities, and lay the groundwork for future abundance, both in the garden and in our lives.

Saturday 22nd March

Saturday 22nd March
Today, the moon transitions from the constellation of Scorpio to the constellation of Sagittarius. As it wanes to a half-moon on its way to the new moon, it also reaches its lowest point on the horizon, from where it will begin its steady ascent over the next two weeks. In biodynamics, an ascending moon is a time when the earth breathes out, drawing forces upward. While this is generally not the most favourable time for sowing and transplanting, it supports activities that encourage growth above the soil, such as pruning to shape plants, grafting, and applying horn silica (501) to enhance light absorption. This period can also be used to observe how plants respond to the shift in energy, refining our sensitivity to the rhythms that shape life in the garden.

Friday 21st March

Friday 21st March
We have arrived at the spring equinox, a moment of perfect balance when day and night stand as equals before the light begins its ascent. The earth awakens, stirred by the returning warmth, and life quickens in response. Sap rises, buds swell, and the first shoots push through the soil, reaching for the sun. The equinox is a gateway, a turning point where the stillness of winter gives way to the outward pulse of growth. It is a time to prepare the land, to sow seeds in harmony with the rising forces of life, and to honour the delicate balance that makes renewal possible. Biodynamics invites us to move with these rhythms, to cultivate with awareness, and to step into the unfolding season with reverence and intention.

Thursday 20th March

Thursday 20th March
The moon deepens into the constellation of Scorpio, and our minds may wander into deep introspection; we should rest here for a while. With life moving so fast, we should approach our gardens as a space to slow down. Gardens help us regulate ourselves, and many people have found healing in them. They provide sustenance, beauty, and a connection to the natural world. Biodynamics is a path toward a relationship between humans and nature, understanding that through this connection, gardens of Eden can be created—full of life, beauty, and spirit. But first, we must be still and listen. With our hearts, we must bring our imagination into the beings of the minerals, plants, and animals and ask for permission to recreate the garden together.

Wednesday 19th March

Wednesday 19th March
After a short stay in the constellation of Libra, the moon moves into the constellation of Scorpio, shifting our hearts from a feeling of lightness to one of emotional depth. In the garden, this becomes a favourable time to sow salads, cabbages, and spinach due to Scorpio’s affinity with water and the close relationship between leafy plants and the water element. The constellations of Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio are the three water constellations, and each month, as the moon passes through all twelve constellations, it offers many opportunities to garden in harmony with these rhythms. Biodynamic gardeners follow these cycles to enhance vitality. Scorpio, in particular, brings the potential for transformation, different from the transfiguration that comes from fire—Scorpio embraces us with water.

Tuesday 18th March

Tuesday 18th March
The moon transitions from the earthy constellation of Virgo to the airy constellation of Libra, bringing subtle changes both internally and externally. The rhythms of the sun and moon shape every moment of life on Earth, giving us our months and years and providing everything needed to sustain life. Everything we grow in our gardens can be considered condensed light. Distant stars and constellations also exert their own subtle influences. Cosmic rays, composed of high-energy particles like neutrons and muons, have even been known to affect computer systems. Before the rise of artificial light and sprawling cities, humanity closely observed the stars; now, we seem to be piecing that awareness back together. Biodynamics seeks to understand these cosmic rhythms and experiment with ways to cultivate a more sensitive approach to agriculture.

Monday 17th March

Monday 17th March
The Moon rises in the earthly constellation of Virgo, aligning its forces with the roots of plants. This would typically make it a favourable time to tend to root crops, such as sowing parsnips. However, as the day progresses, the Moon reaches apogee—its furthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit. At this distance, the Moon reflects the Sun’s light with greater intensity, creating an enhanced quality of light that favours flowers. While the morning holds some influence as a root day, the prevailing forces throughout the day make it primarily a flower day, making it a good time to sow hollyhocks, sweet peas, zinnias, echinacea, calendula, or rudbeckia—plants that will flourish in the warmth to come.

Thursday 13th March

Thursday 13th March
As the moon deepens into Leo, its fiery energy ignites a sense of passion and vitality, urging us to care for our plants with dedication from seed to harvest. With seed sowing only just beginning in March, this is a time of intention and preparation. Now is the moment to apply rich biodynamic compost to the beds, building fertile soil in readiness for when fruiting plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are ready to be transplanted. By tending to the earth now, we ensure these plants receive the nourishment they need to thrive. Under Leo’s influence, we are reminded that just as plants require steady attention, so too do the passions we cultivate in our own lives.

Wednesday 12th March

Wednesday 12th March
The moon rises in the constellation of Leo, the lion, a sign associated with self-expression and creativity. With the moon in Leo, this is a favourable time to tend to fruiting plants in the garden. As we reach the midpoint of March, it may be an ideal moment in your region to sow tomatoes, peppers, broad beans, and peas, which can benefit from the dynamic forces of Leo, channelled through the moon. Meanwhile, from the perspective of the Earth, the sun transitions from Aquarius to Pisces, bringing a shift towards intuition, fluidity, and a deeper attunement to the unseen rhythms of nature.

Tuesday 11th March

Tuesday 11th March
The moon deepens into the constellation of Cancer, drawing our attention to the theme of nurturing. In biodynamic gardening, we cultivate the earth with care, supporting the garden’s vitality and abundance. Yet, it is not just the garden that flourishes—when we slow down, touch the soil, listen to the birds, and move in rhythm with nature, we, too, are nourished. The garden offers us restoration, grounding, and a deep sense of connection. Recognising these benefits, doctors in the UK can now issue ‘green prescriptions,’ granting patients access to gardening and outdoor workshops to support their well-being.

Monday 10th March

Monday 10th March
As the moon rises in the nurturing sign of Cancer, its watery influence strengthens the leafy aspects of plants, making this an ideal time to tend to greens, herbs, and foliage. In biodynamics, this is a moment to weed vegetable beds, sow salads, and enhance the vitality of leafy crops through care and attention. Whether sowing, transplanting, or simply observing the quiet rhythm of growth, this lunar phase invites a deeper connection with the living landscape. Just as leaves draw in light and moisture, we too can open ourselves to receptivity, intuition, and inner nourishment.