Wednesday 23rd July

Wednesday 23rd July
The Moon rises in the constellation of Gemini, mediating celestial forces and bringing them down to Earth, subtly influencing both our temperament and the energies in the garden. In biodynamics, Gemini is associated with the flowering parts of plants, which thrive under light and airiness. With the Moon descending in its sidereal rhythm, this is an ideal opportunity for transplanting flowers such as calendula and poppies into our flower beds.

Tuesday 22nd July

Tuesday 22nd July
The Moon continues to deepen into the constellation of Taurus, before swiftly moving into Gemini, shifting us from the grounding element of earth to the lighter, more mobile element of air. As it reaches its zenith on the horizon, the Moon begins its descent, initiating a two-week period ideal for transplanting vegetables, as this downward movement supports strong root development. This is a time to anchor young plants into the soil, helping them establish stability before the next growth surge.

Monday 21st July

Monday 21st July
The Moon rises in the constellation of Taurus, rooting us in our thoughts and actions. In biodynamic agriculture, when the Moon is in Taurus, it is an ideal time to tend to root vegetables, such as carrots, beetroots, and onions. In the garden, we could hoe around these root crops to prevent weeds from becoming established. Weeds can be added to a long-term compost pile, while pernicious weeds like bindweed and bramble are best burned, and the ashes can be dispersed back into the soil.

Sunday 20th July

Sunday 20th July
In the Sun’s journey through the twelve signs of the zodiac—which form a band of constellations from the perspective of the Earth—today we see the Sun transition from Gemini to Cancer, bringing a golden thread of care into our actions over the coming weeks. As we move from the masculine Sun to the feminine Moon, the Moon also reaches its closest point to the Earth, known as perigee. This strong lunar influence creates unfavourable conditions for gardening today.

Friday 18th July

Friday 18th July
The Moon begins in Pisces, inviting a quiet, reflective energy, perfect for introspection and releasing what no longer serves. As the Moon wanes toward the half moon, we may feel a sense of completion and the need to clear away what has run its course. This is a time for reflection and gentle release. Later, as the Moon moves into Aries, the energy shifts, bringing a burst of action and initiative. This transition can stir a mix of calm reflection and a growing urge to move forward. It’s a good time to focus on letting go, clearing space, and preparing for new beginnings as we embrace the spark of Aries energy.

Thursday 17th July

Thursday 17th July 
As the Moon continues its journey deeper into Pisces, we are invited to embrace the sign’s intuitive and reflective qualities. In ancient astrology, Pisces is associated with the mysteries of the subconscious and the realm of dreams, where the boundaries between the material and spiritual worlds blur. Today, under the Pisces Moon, it’s an ideal time to harvest leafy greens. As Pisces governs the watery, receptive qualities of plants, this is a moment to gently gather the fruits of your labour, especially before they begin to bolt. The energy of Pisces supports the cultivation of nurturing, nourishing crops—greens that will benefit from being harvested now, while they are still vibrant and full of vitality.

Wednesday 16th July

Wednesday 16th July
The Moon in Pisces brings a gentle, intuitive energy, encouraging us to connect deeply with the flow of the garden. Today, as the Moon ascends in its sidereal rhythm, it’s a favourable time to focus on leafy greens. It’s a good moment for light tasks such as hoeing around plants, harvesting salads before they go to seed, or allowing them to reach their full culmination so you can collect seeds. Over time, these plants, through natural seed collection, will likely adapt and thrive in your unique garden environment. Trust that this subtle nurturing will yield stronger, more resilient growth in the seasons to come.

Tuesday 15th July

Tuesday 15th July
The Moon begins the day rising with the constellation of Aquarius before moving towards the sensitive waters of Pisces. However, with the ascending lunar node, the middle of the day may be less favourable for planting or significant garden work. The lunar node brings a sense of imbalance, urging us to observe rather than act. It marks a moment of cosmic disruption, affecting both our plants and our thoughts. We may feel a sense of heaviness, but the lunar node soon passes. As the Moon transitions into Pisces, a more intuitive, receptive energy will guide us as we move forward through the day.

Monday 14th July

Monday 14th July
Today, the Moon remains in the airy constellation of Aquarius. As it ascends higher in the sky in its sidereal rhythm and continues to wane in its synodic rhythm, we’re invited into a space of lightness, innovation, and quiet renewal. Aquarius carries a social yet detached quality—encouraging us to observe patterns from a higher perspective and refresh our thinking. In the garden, this is a good day for tending to flowering plants: deadheading blooms, collecting seeds, and preparing supports for late-season climbers. The waning phase supports gentle maintenance and observation, rather than vigorous planting. Indoors, it’s a favourable time for planning the next succession of sowings or saving flower petals for drying.

Sunday 13th July

Sunday 13th July
The Moon continues its journey through the constellation of Capricorn before moving into the airy sign of Aquarius, which is favourable for tending to flowering plants. The garden is now abundant with blossoms, each at a different stage in its growth. Their vibrant colours and varied forms draw in a diversity of insects, busy gathering nectar and pollen. In biodynamics, we strive to make our gardens biodiverse, supporting a homeostatic balance that naturally protects against pests and disease. As the Moon passes through Aquarius, we may feel a lightness of being—more open to new ideas and inspired to think beyond the boundaries of the everyday. It's a good day to reflect on the garden as a shared ecosystem, where every being plays its part in a larger, interconnected whole.

Saturday 12th July

Saturday 12th July
As the Moon continues its upward climb in the sky in its sidereal rhythm, it deepens into the constellation of Capricorn—an earth sign of structure, responsibility, and endurance. This combination invites a mood of quiet determination. We may feel more grounded, steady, and inwardly focused, with a desire to get things in order and attend to what truly matters.  In our day, Capricorn encourages us to embrace routine and rhythm. Tasks done today may bring lasting results, especially those that require patience and care. Take time to work with the land and with your own inner landscape—both are asking to be shaped slowly, purposefully, and with devotion.

Friday 11th July

Friday 11th July
The Moon starts in the warm constellation of Sagittarius before moving into the earthy sign of Capricorn, making it an ideal day for tending to root vegetables. In biodynamics, we strive to create a gardening organism—the garden is understood as a living being, and the role of the gardener is to generate all its fertility needs from within, gradually making it more self-sufficient. Biodynamic gardeners and farmers spend significant time observing and meditating in the garden, listening for the whispers of the genius loci—the spirit of the place—which guides them toward the most suitable plants, animals, and activities for their unique landscape, and helps place them in conscious relationship with the being of the land itself.

Thursday 10th July

Thursday 10th July
Today brings the Full Buck Moon in fiery Sagittarius, a moment of brightness, fullness, and outward expansion. In biodynamic gardening, the Full Moon amplifies sap flow and draws forces upward into the fruiting parts of the plant. With the Moon in Sagittarius—a fire sign linked to warmth and light—it’s an especially potent time to harvest fruit crops, such as tomatoes, berries, or courgettes. This is also a day to reflect on the culmination of your efforts in the garden, as fruits ripen and express their full vitality. Sagittarius lifts the mood with its enthusiasm and vision, encouraging us to look ahead while enjoying the fruits of the present. Under this radiant moon, consider saving seeds, making fruit preserves, or simply giving thanks for the generosity of the garden.

Wednesday 9th July

Wednesday 9th July
The Moon rises in the constellation of Scorpio before quickly transitioning into Sagittarius. This shift coincides with the Moon reaching its lowest point on the horizon, from which it will begin ascending over the next two weeks—each day climbing to a higher zenith in the sky, as seen from Earth in relation to the fixed stars. This ascending phase is an ideal window for harvesting the bounty of the garden. With the Moon in Sagittarius, it is an especially opportune time to harvest fruits and fruiting crops. Sagittarius brings an expansive, adventurous mood—lifting our spirits and encouraging optimism, exploration, and outward movement both in the garden and in ourselves.

Tuesday 8th July

Tuesday 8th July
The Moon remains in Scorpio all day, deepening the water forces that support inner growth, transformation, and leafy development. It’s an ideal time to transplant greens like lettuce, chard, and kale, and to carry out successive sowings of salad crops to ensure a steady harvest. Scorpio’s watery nature encourages reflection and renewal, echoing the subtle, unseen growth beneath the soil. In biodynamics, water days strengthen the plant's etheric forces—its life energy and resilience. A good day to water, weed, and tend the garden with care.

Monday 7th July

Monday 7th July
The Moon is in watery Scorpio, a sign that usually supports leafy growth and inward reflection. However, today’s planetary trine between Venus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn creates a powerful alignment in the Earth element. This earthly trine strengthens the lunar forces, making it a particularly favourable moment for root work. It’s the last ideal day in the descending Moon phase for transplanting root vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, and parsnips. Soon, the Moon will reach its lowest point and begin its ascent, shifting the focus away from roots and back toward what grows above the soil.

Sunday 6th July

Sunday 6th July
The Moon begins the day in airy Libra, favouring flowering plants and activities that bring balance and beauty. This is a good time to harvest blossoms, prepare teas, or save seeds. In biodynamics, the flower part of the plant is linked to light and social connection. By evening, the Moon enters Scorpio, drawing energy inward and favouring leafy growth. Leaf crops like kale, basil, and chard thrive under this watery sign. Biodynamic nutrition reminds us that food carries not just nutrients, but living forces—shaped by the rhythms in which it grows.

Saturday 5th July

Saturday 5th July
The Moon finds itself in the earthly constellation of Virgo, yet its loyalty shifts toward air and light as it reaches apogee—its furthest point from the Earth. In biodynamics, this distance intensifies the moon’s light qualities, drawing the day into the realm of air. This makes it an ideal time for tending to flowering plants, especially for transplanting them into the garden. Later in the day, the Moon moves into Libra, further strengthening the airy mood and bringing an abundance of light and clarity—both in our gardens and in our thoughts.

Friday 4th July

Friday 4th July 
The moon is now at apogee—its furthest point from the Earth. This can create a sense of distance or lightness in the usual garden rhythms. By the afternoon, an impulse of light, sparked by the apogee, begins to override Virgo’s grounding influence—both in the garden and in ourselves. It’s a subtle but meaningful shift, making it a good time to tend to flowering herbs and ornamental plants. Cut flowers for drying, or gather petals for teas and tinctures.

Thursday 3rd July

Thursday 3rd July
Mercury’s crosses the elliptical path of the sun on a descending node. These planetary crossings are considered disruptive in biodynamics, as they interrupt the usual flow of cosmic rhythms. Tasks like sowing, transplanting, or pruning are best avoided. Instead, turn to quieter work—tidying the shed, sorting seeds, or walking the land with fresh eyes. Mercury’s node may also affect us inwardly, bringing moments of distraction, miscommunication, or restlessness. Virgo can sharpen this, pulling us into overthinking. It’s a day to slow down. Observe rather than act. Clarity will return—but today, there’s value in pausing.