Friday 11th April

Friday 11th April
As the moon deepens its journey through the earthy sign of Virgo, we are invited to work with care, precision, and attentiveness — qualities Virgo offers in abundance. This is an ideal day for sowing and tending to root crops such as carrots, beetroot, parsnips, and radish. The descending moon supports downward growth, encouraging strong root development beneath the surface. Virgo’s discerning nature reminds us to be thorough in our preparations — finely raking seedbeds, spacing with intention, and giving time to observe the soil. In this quiet, grounded work, we align ourselves with the subtle rhythms of the earth.

Thursday 10th April

Thursday 10th April
As the moon transitions from the fire of Leo to the earthy sign of Virgo, our attention is drawn to the soil and all that stirs beneath the surface. It’s an ideal moment to tend the compost pile, turning it to encourage healthy breakdown and balance. Through the lens of the four elements, we can assess its needs: Earth relates to carbon-rich materials like straw and leaves, providing structure; Water reflects moisture — is it too dry or overly wet? Air corresponds to oxygen — can the pile breathe, or is it becoming anaerobic? And Fire links to nitrogen-rich greens like grass clippings or nettles, which bring warmth and vitality. In caring for compost, we participate in a quiet alchemy, returning waste to life.

Tuesday 8th April

Tuesday 8th April
The moon rises in the constellation of Leo, which is closely aligned with our heart forces, bringing us willpower and passion. In today’s world, there is often an overemphasis on the qualities of the head. Therefore, we must work even harder to strengthen our heart forces and assert ourselves in the world. Likewise, we must nurture our hand forces, enabling us to use our hands and bodies to create and interact with the world around us. A threefold understanding of who we are — heart, head, and hands — provides us with the concepts needed to reflect on our nature and find a path toward balance.

Monday 7th April

Monday 7th April 
As the waxing moon shifts from the quiet waters of Cancer into the bold fire of Leo, we’re invited to move from reflection into action. Leo, a fruit sign, supports the forming of future abundance — a perfect time to sow fruiting crops like tomatoes, chillies, or other seedlings indoors, and to prune or graft fruit trees. At the same time, Mercury ends its retrograde in Pisces, and clarity begins to return. Thoughts untangle, plans begin to move. Together, these movements offer a quiet push forward — a moment to act with intention and tend what will one day bear fruit.

Sunday 6th April

Sunday 6th April
The half moon that accompanied us through the night now continues to wax, little by little, toward the illumination of fullness. By observing the moon each evening, foregrounded against the endless stars, we begin to draw a rhythm into our lives — like a great breathing process that ebbs and flows beneath our daily routines. The stars appear as pinpricks on a veil, hinting at the deeper mysteries of the heavens beyond. Tonight, the moon rests in Cancer, a sign of home, memory, and deep feeling. Its silvery light touches our emotional waters, stirring intuition and a longing for connection. As it grows in strength, so too may our inner tides rise, guiding us inward to what truly nourishes. Under the Cancer moon, this nightly practice of watching the sky becomes not just an act of rhythm, but of gentle self-return.

Wednesday 2nd April

Wednesday 2nd April
As the Moon settles deeper into the constellation of Taurus, its earthy influence provides the perfect conditions for completing the preparation of vegetable beds. Taurus, associated with stability and nourishment, supports the work of turning over soil, adding compost, and refining planting spaces in readiness for the growing season. However, while the beds may soon be ready, the ideal time for transplanting has yet to come. The Moon remains in its ascending phase, drawing energy upwards, favouring leafy growth rather than strong root establishment. Patience is key—when the Moon begins its descent in the coming days, it will create the optimal conditions for transplanting, allowing young plants to root deeply and thrive.

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.