Monday 27th October

Monday 27th October
The Moon ascends through Sagittarius, a fire sign that brings a spirit of expansion and vision, inspiring optimism and exploration both in our thoughts and in the landscape. As life forces rise through the stems and into the upper parts of plants, it is a favourable time to tend fruiting crops and gather seeds. Meanwhile, Mercury, the swift messenger of the heavens, moves from Libra into Scorpio. Closest to the Sun, Mercury completes its journey through the zodiac every 88 days, guiding our awareness from harmony and balance toward deeper insight and transformation.

Sunday 26th October

Sunday 26th October
Today, the Moon reaches its lowest point on the horizon in the constellation of Scorpio. As it moves into Aries halfway through the day, it also begins to ascend. The Moon will reach a higher point each day for the next two weeks in its sidereal rhythm. This influences the plants, as the sap begins to move upward from the roots into the leaves and all parts above the ground. In biodynamics, this ascending period is favourable for activities such as pruning or harvesting, while it is less favourable for transplanting, since the forces that normally support root development are now directed towards the aerial parts of the plant.

Saturday 25th October

Saturday 25th October
The Moon moves through Scorpio today, a water sign linked with depth, transformation, and renewal. As the Moon begins its descending phase, life forces are drawn downwards towards the soil, roots, and lower parts of the plants. In biodynamic agriculture, Scorpio is connected with the element of water and is especially favourable for working with leafy crops. It is a good time to sow or tend to lettuces, cabbages, and other greens that thrive on moisture. Watering, transplanting, or applying compost preparations will all support healthy growth now. The descending Moon also calls us inward — to nurture what lies beneath the surface and to care quietly for what is growing in the dark.

Friday 24th October

Friday 24th October
Today the Moon transitions into Scorpio in the early hours of the morning. Scorpio is a transformative sign and brings the element of water to the day. However, a planetary trine between Mercury in Libra and Jupiter in Gemini overrules Scorpio’s influence, continuing to bring airy forces. In astrology, a trine occurs when planets are 120 degrees apart from one another, creating a harmonious flow of energy. In biodynamic agriculture, this makes it a flower day—a favourable time to tend to flowers in the garden, by renewing flowerbeds, moving plants, and collecting flower seeds.

Thursday 23rd October

Thursday 23rd October
The Moon remains in Libra for the whole day, favouring flower plants and activities connected with beauty and refinement. As the Moon reaches apogee—its furthest point from the Earth—vital forces are somewhat reduced, and growth rhythms slow. It is therefore not a favourable time for sowing or planting. Instead, use the day for lighter tasks such as harvesting herbs and flowers, arranging beds, or enjoying moments of calm observation in the garden. The Libra influence supports balance and harmony, both in the landscape and within ourselves.

Wednesday 22nd October

Wednesday 22nd October
The Moon rises in the constellation of Virgo before transitioning into Libra midway through the day. Libra brings a sense of balance and offers a time for rest and relaxation, and to appreciate the beauty of nature as the seasonal shift gains momentum. The leaves turn from green to orange, red, and finally brown; they fall and carpet the ground. As they break down, they return nutrients to the soil. However, it is beneficial to gather them for composting—especially those that fall on hard surfaces or areas without soil contact. Collect them and create a leaf mould, which will provide a rich compost to use in spring.

Tuesday 21st October

Tuesday 21st October
Today the Moon continues its journey through the constellation, rooting us in the activities of the day. The Moon is not visible in the evening sky as it reaches its new phase, offering an opportunity for renewal and reset. In biodynamic agriculture, this is an auspicious time to stir and spray the cow horn manure preparation (500), which helps enliven the soil when applied. A small pinch of the preparation is stirred for one hour in a barrel, moving through a rhythmic cycle of order and chaos — a vortex is formed in one direction, then deliberately broken and turned into turbulence as the stirrer reverses the motion.

Monday 20th October

Monday 20th October
The Moon moves through Virgo today, grounding the restless forces of the season into calm and purposeful action. Mid-October carries a quiet turning inward; the bright impulse of summer gives way to reflection and refinement. Rudolf Steiner spoke of this time as one when the human spirit is imbued with hope and striving — a renewal born from the fading light. Virgo’s earthy gesture supports this mood, helping us bring order to the garden and to ourselves. We might clear spent growth, spread compost, or prepare new beds, all acts of quiet restoration. Each task, however small, becomes a seed of intention laid gently into the living soil.

Sunday 19th October

Sunday 19th October
The Moon rises in the constellation of Virgo, and as it continues to descend in its sidereal rhythm, today is an excellent time for getting work done—whether in the garden, your career, or daily tasks. Virgo is an earthly sign, rooted in practical action and attentive care. In the garden, this is a favourable moment to tend to root vegetables and to apply compost, especially that which has undergone the biodynamic preparations. Such compost becomes a powerful inoculant for the soil, enlivening the whole garden organism. The biodynamic compost preparations are made from specific medicinal plants that have each undergone a careful process of transformation before being added to the compost heap, harmonising earthly and cosmic forces. Together they form a living symphony of the solar system, bringing balance and vitality to the earth beneath our feet.

Saturday 18th October

Saturday 18th October
The Moon deepens into the constellation of Leo before crossing the threshold into an earthy sign. The early morning is unfavourable for gardening, as the Moon passes across the ecliptic path of the Sun, creating a moment of cosmic confusion. This liminal space can stir tensions both in the soil and within ourselves, calling for stillness rather than action. Biodynamics seeks to enhance the vitality of the garden and all its relationships by attuning to the macrocosmic rhythms and mirroring their gestures within the garden organism itself. In recognising these patterns, we begin to work not only with nature, but through her.

Friday 17th October

Friday 17th October
The Moon deepens into Leo, a fire sign that brings warmth, vitality, and creative strength. Yet by mid-October, the rhythm of the year begins to turn inward. The fiery impulse that once lifted plants toward blossom and fruit now gently wanes, as life withdraws back into the soil. Though Leo governs the fruiting forces, it is too late to sow new fruit crops — the cycle has completed its arc. This moment calls for reflection and respect for the seasonal rhythm, a pause to acknowledge how the year’s energy now moves from outward expression toward quiet renewal beneath the surface.

Thursday 16th October

Thursday 16th October
Over the last few days, we have moved through the elements of air, earth, and water, but as the Moon now enters the constellation of Leo, the qualities of fire come to the forefront. In the garden, this is an opportune time to harvest the remaining chillies, tomatoes, and other fruits still ripening on the plants. Much of this bounty can be preserved through drying, juicing, or making jams — capturing the summer’s warmth to be enjoyed through the colder months. The Leo Moon also stirs warmth and vitality within us, inviting confidence, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose as we gather the fruits of our labour.

Wednesday 15th October

Wednesday 15th October
The Moon deepens into the constellation of Cancer, a sign connected with care and emotional sensitivity. In the garden, Cancer relates to the leafy parts of plants, reflecting its affinity with the element of water. On biodynamic farms, care is a guiding principle: the land, plants, animals, and people are all tended with reverence and kindness. Such places often help individuals reconnect with the earth as a form of therapy, allowing them to feel at ease within the natural rhythm of life and to experience the restorative effects of meaningful outdoor work.

Tuesday 14th October

Tuesday 14th October
The Moon rises in Gemini, bringing a bright and changeable mood to the early hours. By morning it moves into Cancer, a sign normally linked with leafy growth and moisture. However, today’s trine between Venus in Virgo and Uranus in Taurus — 120° apart in the zodiac — overrules this watery influence, grounding the day in earthy forces. It is a favourable moment for tending to the soil and planting garlic or other root crops that will rest and strengthen through winter. We too may feel steadier and more centred, able to turn inspiration into practical action.

Monday 13th October

Monday 13th October
The Moon moves through Gemini, an airy sign linked to the flowering forces of nature — fragrance, colour, and connection. This constellation also favours communication and social exchange, helping thoughts and conversations move with ease. As the half-waned Moon begins its descent, the light softens and invites refinement rather than new beginnings. In the garden, it is a time to gather and dry flowers and herbs, collect seeds, and deadhead late blooms to prolong their grace. Lift and store dahlia tubers or gladioli corms, and take a moment to appreciate the quiet beauty still present — a reminder that each fading bloom carries the promise of renewal within it.

Sunday 12th October

Sunday 12th October
The Moon rises in Taurus before quickly moving into Gemini early in the morning. We shift from a cosmic affinity with the earthly aspects of the natural world to one of light and air, corresponding to the flowering forces of nature and our social lives. Today, the Moon also reaches its highest point in its sidereal rhythm and will now descend in the western hemisphere for the next two weeks. This period favours root development in plants and work involving the soil.

Saturday 11th October

Saturday 11th October
The Moon rises through the earthy constellation of Taurus, grounding and steadying our inner rhythm. Taurus days favour root work and tasks that bring form and structure to the garden. As the Moon ascends, sap and life forces begin to move upward, strengthening young shoots and new growth. It is a good time for cultivating, applying compost preparations, and observing how the earth quietly gives rise to abundance. In ourselves, we may feel drawn toward patience, calm productivity, and appreciation for simple, tactile work—qualities that harmonise beautifully with the Taurean gesture.

Friday 10th October

Friday 10th October
The Moon rises in the constellation of Taurus, grounding us again after days of warmth. We may turn our attention to practical matters with greater attunement, feeling a steadiness in the air. In the garden, we can tend to our root vegetables — weeding around the beetroots, checking our garlic and onions, and applying manure to the cleared beds. Taurus brings patience and endurance, reminding us that true growth unfolds through quiet and consistent care.

Thursday 9th October

Thursday 9th October
The Moon stands in Aries, a fiery constellation that stirs energy, courage, and initiative. As a fruit day, it draws the ripening forces upward, inviting us to work with the gifts of the orchard. Apples, filled with the light and warmth of summer, now offer their essence in another form — apple cider vinegar, created when apple juice is allowed to ferment and transform through the living action of natural yeasts. This golden tonic bridges sweetness and acidity, supporting digestion, circulation, and renewal. When infused with chilli, ginger, garlic, horseradish, honey, and herbs, it becomes fire cider — a spirited blend that kindles warmth and strengthens vitality through the colder months ahead.

Wednesday 8th October

Wednesday 8th October
Today the Moon reaches the point of perigee, when it is closest to the Earth in its elliptical orbit. This close pass gave us the supermoon yesterday, when the full Moon appeared larger and brighter in the sky. In the garden, the effects of perigee are disadvantageous — it is best to avoid sowing, transplanting, or disturbing the soil. This lunar event may also bring a heaviness or an overwhelming quality to the day, so it is important to remain grounded and gentle with ourselves, allowing space for rest and reflection. As the Moon begins to move outward again, balance gradually returns.