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Saturday 26th April

Saturday 26th April
As the Moon deepens into Pisces, the garden takes on a soft, dreamlike quality. Pisces, with its watery nature, connects the earth to the subtle realms of spirit and memory. Many biodynamic farms incorporate flow forms—water features designed to allow water to ebb and flow, which can be thought of as an organ for the water. In Gloucestershire, UK, there is a biodynamic fish farm where the water passing through a flow form is designed to match a trout’s heartbeat, improving oxygenation and the health of the fish ponds. Flow forms are also being incorporated into the biodynamic preparations process, enhancing the quality of the water.

Saturday 26th April
As the Moon deepens into Pisces, the garden takes on a soft, dreamlike quality. Pisces, with its watery nature, connects the earth to the subtle realms of spirit and memory. Many biodynamic farms incorporate flow forms—water features designed to allow water to ebb and flow, which can be thought of as an organ for the water. In Gloucestershire, UK, there is a biodynamic fish farm where the water passing through a flow form is designed to match a trout’s heartbeat, improving oxygenation and the health of the fish ponds. Flow forms are also being incorporated into the biodynamic preparations process, enhancing the quality of the water.

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Friday 25th April

Friday 25th April
The Moon deepens into the constellation of Pisces, casting a silvery stillness over the garden. This is a time to tend to leafy crops—spinach, lettuces, and herbs respond well under this watery influence. Pisces brings a veil of softness, inviting a more feeling approach to our tasks. Dew settles on the edges of leaves like whispers of intention. If it’s time to mow the lawns, approach it gently, in alignment with the energies of Pisces—this thoughtful method helps stimulate new growth and encourages a healthy, vibrant sward. Trust your hands, your senses, and let the garden guide you in this quiet work of renewal.

Friday 25th April
The Moon deepens into the constellation of Pisces, casting a silvery stillness over the garden. This is a time to tend to leafy crops—spinach, lettuces, and herbs respond well under this watery influence. Pisces brings a veil of softness, inviting a more feeling approach to our tasks. Dew settles on the edges of leaves like whispers of intention. If it’s time to mow the lawns, approach it gently, in alignment with the energies of Pisces—this thoughtful method helps stimulate new growth and encourages a healthy, vibrant sward. Trust your hands, your senses, and let the garden guide you in this quiet work of renewal.

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Thursday 24th April

Thursday 24th April
As the Moon shifts from Aquarius into Pisces at day’s end, a gentle quiet settles in. Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac, is often associated with endings and beginnings, with surrender, spirit, and the unseen. Marked in the stars by two fish swimming in opposite directions, the constellation is linked to the myth of Aphrodite and Eros, who leapt into the sea and became fish to escape danger—reminding us of the protective power of intuition and transformation. It’s an ideal time to tend to leafy vegetables and salad greens, as lunar forces rise into the leaves. The garden exhales—flowers close, bees rest—and we’re invited to slow down, listen inward, and move with the soft, flowing rhythm of the evening.

Thursday 24th April
As the Moon shifts from Aquarius into Pisces at day’s end, a gentle quiet settles in. Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac, is often associated with endings and beginnings, with surrender, spirit, and the unseen. Marked in the stars by two fish swimming in opposite directions, the constellation is linked to the myth of Aphrodite and Eros, who leapt into the sea and became fish to escape danger—reminding us of the protective power of intuition and transformation. It’s an ideal time to tend to leafy vegetables and salad greens, as lunar forces rise into the leaves. The garden exhales—flowers close, bees rest—and we’re invited to slow down, listen inward, and move with the soft, flowing rhythm of the evening.

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Wednesday 23rd April

Wednesday 23rd April
As the Moon moves from earthy Capricorn into airy Aquarius, a subtle shift stirs in the garden—rooted focus gives way to a sense of lightness and exploration. It’s a time to tend to the flowers, those radiant expressions of the plant's upward striving. Their colours seem to glow brighter under the spring sunshine, calling in the honey bees who hum busily from bloom to bloom. Aquarius brings a spirit of adventure, inviting us to try something new in the garden, to break from routine and follow curiosity. There is a freshness in the air, as if the plants themselves are reaching not only toward the sun, but toward possibility.

Wednesday 23rd April
As the Moon moves from earthy Capricorn into airy Aquarius, a subtle shift stirs in the garden—rooted focus gives way to a sense of lightness and exploration. It’s a time to tend to the flowers, those radiant expressions of the plant's upward striving. Their colours seem to glow brighter under the spring sunshine, calling in the honey bees who hum busily from bloom to bloom. Aquarius brings a spirit of adventure, inviting us to try something new in the garden, to break from routine and follow curiosity. There is a freshness in the air, as if the plants themselves are reaching not only toward the sun, but toward possibility.

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Tuesday 22nd April

Tuesday 22nd April
As the Moon deepens into Capricorn, it’s a time to focus on strengthening the soil and preparing for steady, long-term growth. Capricorn’s grounded energy supports tasks that require patience and structure, making it an ideal phase for sowing root vegetables like carrots, beets, and potatoes. These crops benefit from the deep, stabilising influence of Capricorn, which encourages strong, healthy root development. Today, focus on enriching the soil by turning compost, ensuring it’s well-aerated and full of nutrients. This process helps break down organic matter and prepares the soil to receive seeds. The work we do now below the surface sets the foundation for future growth, ensuring a vibrant, balanced garden to come.

Tuesday 22nd April
As the Moon deepens into Capricorn, it’s a time to focus on strengthening the soil and preparing for steady, long-term growth. Capricorn’s grounded energy supports tasks that require patience and structure, making it an ideal phase for sowing root vegetables like carrots, beets, and potatoes. These crops benefit from the deep, stabilising influence of Capricorn, which encourages strong, healthy root development. Today, focus on enriching the soil by turning compost, ensuring it’s well-aerated and full of nutrients. This process helps break down organic matter and prepares the soil to receive seeds. The work we do now below the surface sets the foundation for future growth, ensuring a vibrant, balanced garden to come.

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Monday 21st April

Monday 21st April 
With the Moon rising in Capricorn and waning toward its half phase, now is an ideal time to tend to the soil and roots. This grounding earth sign supports root development and below-ground activity. It's a perfect moment to stir and spray biodynamic preparation 500 (horn manure), nourishing the soil's life forces and encouraging healthy fungal and bacterial activity. As the Earth draws in, we work quietly with her, deepening the unseen foundations of growth. Let this time of inward reflection guide our work with patience and care.

Monday 21st April 
With the Moon rising in Capricorn and waning toward its half phase, now is an ideal time to tend to the soil and roots. This grounding earth sign supports root development and below-ground activity. It's a perfect moment to stir and spray biodynamic preparation 500 (horn manure), nourishing the soil's life forces and encouraging healthy fungal and bacterial activity. As the Earth draws in, we work quietly with her, deepening the unseen foundations of growth. Let this time of inward reflection guide our work with patience and care.

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Sunday 20th April

Sunday 20th April
Easter has arrived—a day of feasting, celebration, and love. It marks the triumph of light over darkness, life over death, and invites us into a renewed sense of hope. Today, the Moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, a fire sign associated with the fruiting parts of plants. This fiery cosmic rhythm encourages growth and expansion, echoing the vitality beginning to stir in our gardens. As we honour the resurrection, we also witness the land awakening—sap rising, buds bursting, and fruiting forces preparing to emerge; spirit and soil, both quickened with life.

Sunday 20th April
Easter has arrived—a day of feasting, celebration, and love. It marks the triumph of light over darkness, life over death, and invites us into a renewed sense of hope. Today, the Moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, a fire sign associated with the fruiting parts of plants. This fiery cosmic rhythm encourages growth and expansion, echoing the vitality beginning to stir in our gardens. As we honour the resurrection, we also witness the land awakening—sap rising, buds bursting, and fruiting forces preparing to emerge; spirit and soil, both quickened with life.

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Saturday 19th April

Saturday 19th April
Today is marked as Holy Saturday—an unfavourable time for working in the garden. Instead, it is a moment for stillness and reflection, as we await Easter and the reminder of the resurrection. Cosmically, the Sun transitions today from the water sign of Pisces into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. This moment marks a threshold—a turning from inward dreaming to outward becoming, from gestation to germination. Aries brings the impulse of new life, courage, and the will to begin again. As we honour the stillness of this day, we are invited to sense the quiet mystery at work in the soil and in the soul. Something is preparing to rise.

Saturday 19th April
Today is marked as Holy Saturday—an unfavourable time for working in the garden. Instead, it is a moment for stillness and reflection, as we await Easter and the reminder of the resurrection. Cosmically, the Sun transitions today from the water sign of Pisces into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. This moment marks a threshold—a turning from inward dreaming to outward becoming, from gestation to germination. Aries brings the impulse of new life, courage, and the will to begin again. As we honour the stillness of this day, we are invited to sense the quiet mystery at work in the soil and in the soul. Something is preparing to rise.

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Thursday 17th April

Thursday 17th April 
The Moon deepens into the constellation of Scorpio, bringing a watery, introspective quality to our day. It is Maundy Thursday, the solemn yet sacred moment in Holy Week when Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. He broke bread, poured wine, and washed their feet—acts of love, humility, and service—on the eve of his crucifixion. As we reflect on this divine gesture, we are called to rejoice in praise and to embody service: to one another, to the Earth, and through this, to our deeper selves.

Thursday 17th April 
The Moon deepens into the constellation of Scorpio, bringing a watery, introspective quality to our day. It is Maundy Thursday, the solemn yet sacred moment in Holy Week when Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. He broke bread, poured wine, and washed their feet—acts of love, humility, and service—on the eve of his crucifixion. As we reflect on this divine gesture, we are called to rejoice in praise and to embody service: to one another, to the Earth, and through this, to our deeper selves.

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Wednesday 16th April

Wednesday 16th April
As the Moon transitions from Libra to Scorpio, we shift from balance to transformation. Scorpio invites us to delve deep, embracing change and renewal. On this Holy Wednesday, we reflect on the sacredness of inner transformation, mirroring the seasonal rebirth of the earth. In the garden, it's a good time to tend to leafy vegetables—lettuce, spinach, and kale—as the warmth of spring begins to stir. Scorpios’ energy nourishes their growth, supporting their journey from seedling to harvest.

Wednesday 16th April
As the Moon transitions from Libra to Scorpio, we shift from balance to transformation. Scorpio invites us to delve deep, embracing change and renewal. On this Holy Wednesday, we reflect on the sacredness of inner transformation, mirroring the seasonal rebirth of the earth. In the garden, it's a good time to tend to leafy vegetables—lettuce, spinach, and kale—as the warmth of spring begins to stir. Scorpios’ energy nourishes their growth, supporting their journey from seedling to harvest.

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Tuesday 15th April

Tuesday 15th April
The Moon rises in the constellation of Libra, infusing the day with a sense of harmony, grace, and poise. As a sign of balance and beauty, Libra invites us to find equilibrium in ourselves and in our surroundings. Our thoughts and actions flow with a natural elegance, needing no analysis or overthinking. We exude light, and in this gentle rhythm, we are fully present. In the garden, it is the flowers that speak to us most clearly, opening us to the subtleties of scent, colour, and form. Surrounded by their delicate symmetry, we come into alignment with the Libran impulse to harmonise, to appreciate, and to simply be.

Tuesday 15th April
The Moon rises in the constellation of Libra, infusing the day with a sense of harmony, grace, and poise. As a sign of balance and beauty, Libra invites us to find equilibrium in ourselves and in our surroundings. Our thoughts and actions flow with a natural elegance, needing no analysis or overthinking. We exude light, and in this gentle rhythm, we are fully present. In the garden, it is the flowers that speak to us most clearly, opening us to the subtleties of scent, colour, and form. Surrounded by their delicate symmetry, we come into alignment with the Libran impulse to harmonise, to appreciate, and to simply be.

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Monday 14th April

Monday 14th April
The Moon begins the day in Virgo, offering a grounded and practical mood. From a biodynamic perspective, this supports activities such as planning, organising, and tending to root crops. In the afternoon, the Moon moves into Libra, bringing a shift toward balance, beauty, and harmony. This mirrors the essence of spring—a season held between the stillness of winter and the full growth of summer. As the day unfolds, we may feel drawn to bring balance into our homes and gardens, perhaps by caring for flowering plants or arranging our spaces with greater rhythm and care. The transition from Virgo to Libra invites us to meet the season with calm intention and renewed connection.

Monday 14th April
The Moon begins the day in Virgo, offering a grounded and practical mood. From a biodynamic perspective, this supports activities such as planning, organising, and tending to root crops. In the afternoon, the Moon moves into Libra, bringing a shift toward balance, beauty, and harmony. This mirrors the essence of spring—a season held between the stillness of winter and the full growth of summer. As the day unfolds, we may feel drawn to bring balance into our homes and gardens, perhaps by caring for flowering plants or arranging our spaces with greater rhythm and care. The transition from Virgo to Libra invites us to meet the season with calm intention and renewed connection.

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Sunday 13th April

Sunday 13th April
The Moon rises in Virgo, bringing an earthy quality, which is then superseded—biodynamically speaking—by the Moon reaching apogee. At apogee, the Moon is furthest from the Earth, and this distance brings a shift in quality, emphasising light and air rather than earth. Although the full Moon appears smaller, it still reflects the Sun, creating an intensification of light. From the afternoon onwards, this makes it a good time to tend to flowers in the garden. We can continue sowing new flowers and care for those already blooming around us.

Sunday 13th April
The Moon rises in Virgo, bringing an earthy quality, which is then superseded—biodynamically speaking—by the Moon reaching apogee. At apogee, the Moon is furthest from the Earth, and this distance brings a shift in quality, emphasising light and air rather than earth. Although the full Moon appears smaller, it still reflects the Sun, creating an intensification of light. From the afternoon onwards, this makes it a good time to tend to flowers in the garden. We can continue sowing new flowers and care for those already blooming around us.

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Saturday 12th April

Saturday 12th April
The Moon rises in the constellation of Virgo, grounding us in the day and preparing us for the weekend ahead. This is a moment to simply be—to settle after a busy start to the Spring. We might feel drawn to organise aspects of our lives or take a gentle walk, engaging in grounding activities that bring us back to ourselves. Perhaps we take time to observe a plant that catches our attention. In pausing, we may see it anew—beyond our preconceptions—as a being rooted in its environment. We can observe it with all our senses, and with our imaginative capacities, allowing it to reveal itself to us for the first time.

Saturday 12th April
The Moon rises in the constellation of Virgo, grounding us in the day and preparing us for the weekend ahead. This is a moment to simply be—to settle after a busy start to the Spring. We might feel drawn to organise aspects of our lives or take a gentle walk, engaging in grounding activities that bring us back to ourselves. Perhaps we take time to observe a plant that catches our attention. In pausing, we may see it anew—beyond our preconceptions—as a being rooted in its environment. We can observe it with all our senses, and with our imaginative capacities, allowing it to reveal itself to us for the first time.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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