Tuesday 25th November

Tuesday 25th November
The Moon rises in Sagittarius before quickly transitioning into the earthly sign of Capricorn, carrying us from a fire sign associated with warmth, uplift, and fruiting tendencies into a steadier, more grounded mood. As the Moon enters Capricorn, the focus shifts toward the earth element and the rooting activities of plants. In biodynamic agriculture, this is a moment when the forces that support structure, stability, and below-ground development subtly strengthen. We may also feel this transition inwardly—a gentle settling, a return to practicality, or a clearer sense of what needs to be organised or tended to. The day holds both the last flicker of Sagittarian openness and the first firmness of Capricorn’s discipline.

Monday 24th November

Monday 24th November
With the Moon in Sagittarius for the whole day, a gentle upward lift moves through both the landscape and the human being. Sagittarius brings a mood of warmth and expansion, sensed inwardly as a quiet widening of perspective. In the garden, this alignment supports work connected to flowering and fruiting plants, as the ascending mood encourages outward-reaching growth. Though winter draws near, today holds a thread of uplift—an inner warmth that can steady the spirit. By becoming conscious of these rhythms, we can align our actions with them, allowing both garden and daily life to unfold with greater ease.

Friday 21st November

Friday 21st November
Today brings the qualities of water, as the Moon moves through the deep and watery constellation of Scorpio, strengthened by a trine between the Sun in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces. This alignment heightens sensitivity and encourages a gentle, receptive mood throughout the day. In the garden, it is an excellent moment to tend to leafy plants. Indoors, this water-rich mood supports repotting houseplants, checking their moisture levels, and repositioning them so they receive the light they need. For the human being, this flowing combination invites a quieter pace and a deeper attunement—encouraging us to notice what needs tending, both in our environment and within ourselves.

Thursday 20th November

Thursday 20th November
Today, we arrive at the New Moon, as the delicate crescent that has accompanied us over recent nights has now waned completely. This New Moon also sits at apogee, its furthest point from the Earth, creating a subtle lightness in the day’s mood and in the garden’s rhythms. It is a favourable moment to tend to leafy greens; as the Moon continues its steady passage through Scorpio, we may consider transplanting salads into the greenhouse, or outside in warmer climates. The quieter lunar forces invite us to work gently, focusing on small, attentive tasks rather than vigorous activity. In this pause between cycles, both garden and gardener can breathe, reset, and prepare for the growth to come.

Wednesday 19th November

Wednesday 19th November
The Sun transitions from airy Libra into the depth and resolve of Scorpio today, while the Moon still resides in Libra, holding a calm balance as the season draws us inward. A flowing water trine between Mercury in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces heightens intuition and dissolves the usual boundaries of thought, making the day feel more permeable and inwardly attuned. In the garden, this creates a gentle mood for reflective tasks such as tending compost, sorting seeds, or gathering leaves for future nourishment. For the human being, it may bring a clearer sense of what lies beneath the surface of things—truths that are felt rather than spoken—while Libra’s influence steadies the emotional tide and encourages harmonising with whatever the day brings.

Tuesday 18th November

Tuesday 18th November
Today Mercury crosses the Sun’s ecliptic path, forming a planetary node — a moment when the messenger planet moves directly through the plane of the Sun. In biodynamic work, these nodal passages are known for creating unstable, unfavourable conditions for gardening. The forces around the plants become unsettled, and tasks such as sowing, transplanting or pruning are best avoided for the whole day. Instead, this is a good time for observation, planning, or simply stepping back from the practical work. Mercury’s node can sharpen our awareness, helping us see patterns, ideas or decisions that weren’t clear before. Allow the garden to rest, and use the day to bring order to your thoughts rather than the soil.

Monday 17th November

Monday 17th November
The Moon rises in Virgo today, yet this earthy rhythm is overruled by a planetary trine between the Sun in Libra and Jupiter in Gemini. Jupiter — often called the royal planet — is linked with expansion and wisdom, taking around twelve years to complete its steady journey through the zodiac. Its presence brings a sense of uplift and broader perspective. With Jupiter harmonising with the Sun, the day feels lighter and more open. Rather than Virgo’s usual pull toward detail and root tasks, we may feel more communicative, balanced and mentally bright. In the garden, this shift favours flower-related tasks such as collecting seeds or shaping blooms, as well as planning rather than heavy work. The airy influence of Libra and Gemini helps us move through the day with a clearer, more spacious outlook.

Saturday 15th November

Saturday 15th November
The moon now returns to the earthly sign of Virgo. Each month, from our perspective on Earth, the moon passes through every sign of the zodiac. It moves from an air sign, to a water sign, then to a fire sign, and finally to an earth sign such as Virgo. This sequence repeats four times each month, meaning the moon visits each of the twelve zodiac constellations in turn. In biodynamics, this rhythm forms the basis of the different planting days — root, leaf, flower, and fruit — yet the broader planetary and lunar rhythms create a far more intricate picture. There is no true repetition in the cosmos; each moment is unique. Perhaps this great macrocosm is reflected here on Earth, as the ancients believed, shaping both the complexity and the living rhythm of our earthly existence.

Friday 14th November

Friday 14th November
As the moon moves through the constellation of Leo, it crosses the Sun’s apparent path — the ecliptic — forming what is known as a lunar node. This alignment happens twice each month, when the paths of the Sun and Moon intersect. In biodynamics, these nodal points are seen as moments of disturbance, when the regular flow of earthly and cosmic forces is disrupted. Just as a gust of wind can unsettle still water, the node can bring a sense of restlessness or imbalance, both in nature and within ourselves. It is not a favourable time for sowing, planting, or applying preparations, but rather a pause for observation and care.

Thursday 13th November

Thursday 13th November
As the waning moon moves through the constellation of Leo, its sidereal rhythm is descending, drawing the lunar forces gradually back toward the earth. Though its light fades, Leo’s solar fire continues to radiate within, lending courage and warmth to this inward phase. We may feel our energy shift — a wish to act and create, tempered by a quiet call to reflect and restore. In biodynamics, the descending moon marks a time when life forces move downward, enriching the soil and strengthening roots. The garden settles into a rhythm of return, as leaves and organic matter fall to nourish the ground below. Under the descending Leo moon, we too are invited to gather our inner fire, letting it rest more deeply within, ready to rise renewed with the coming light.

Wednesday 12th November

Wednesday 12th November
The waning moon reaches its half phase in the constellation of Leo. This stage of waning feels like a long exhale, a gentle release as we move towards the new moon. While Leo brings passion, fire, and inspiration, the last quarter invites reflection and a slower rhythm. In the garden, we can sense the outer life turning inward with quiet purpose. Leaves fall, layer upon layer, their autumn colours radiating warmth as they return to the soil and touch our soul. It is a time to pause, to take stock of what has been, and to prepare the ground, both within and around us, for renewal.

Tuesday 11th November

Tuesday 11th November
The Moon deepens into Cancer, a water sign that nourishes growth and draws us toward feeling and reflection. It’s a good time to tend to leafy plants, watering or transplanting as the soil drinks deeply under this receptive influence. Meanwhile, Jupiter in Gemini begins its retrograde — a time when, from Earth, the planet appears to move backwards across the sky. This is not because Jupiter actually reverses direction, but because Earth, moving faster on its inner orbit, is temporarily overtaking it — creating the visual illusion of backward motion. Jupiter is now visible in the night sky, close to the Moon, as the two neighbouring signs of Gemini and Cancer appear side by side. Their meeting encourages a gentle mood of introspection and renewal — a time to water softly, think slowly, and let understanding grow from within.

Monday 10th November

Monday 10th November
As the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer, the energy of the day gradually shifts from mental activity to emotional sensitivity. Gemini brings a bright, social mood that encourages communication and new ideas, while Cancer, ruled by the Moon, turns our focus inward toward home, family, and feelings. You may notice a desire to slow down, spend time in familiar places, or connect more deeply with those close to you. This transition invites balance — allowing thoughts to settle and emotions to surface. It’s a good time to rest, nurture yourself, and reflect on what truly feels grounding and supportive.

Sunday 9th November

Sunday 9th November
With the Moon in Gemini for the whole day, the mood is light, curious, and expressive — and the lunar forces align with the flower plants of the garden. Although it’s mid-November and growth slows, this is still a favourable time to plant, transplant, or divide hardy flowering plants that will rest through winter and return in spring. The Moon is descending, drawing vitality toward the roots, helping new plantings to settle firmly into the soil. Indoors, you might tend to flowering houseplants or bring in dried blooms to lift the darker days. This Gemini influence encourages gentle movement and care — a time to refresh, reorganise, and reconnect with the quiet beauty that continues, even as the year winds down.

Saturday 8th November
The Moon has reached its zenith in its sidereal rhythm — its position against the backdrop of the fixed stars — while in its synodic rhythm, the rhythm of its phases, we see it begin to wane after the recent supermoon. As the Moon shifts from its ascending to descending path, it also moves from Taurus to Aquarius, marking a turn towards lightness and upliftment. The planets and the Moon weave new rhythms in every moment; there are no repetitions, only rhythm. It is the task of the human being — and the gardener — to work with these rhythms in awareness, rather than against them.

Friday 7th November

Friday 7th November
With the Moon in Taurus for the whole day, a calm and grounded energy settles in. Taurus brings steadiness, patience, and a sense of quiet determination — helping us feel more centred and at ease with the pace of life. It’s an excellent time for making clear, practical decisions and beginning long-term plans that will carry strength into the new year. As we move through the final months of the year, this lunar mood encourages reflection: to pause, take stock of what has grown, and to recognise what truly holds value. In the stillness of Taurus, we find stability — a reminder that slow, deliberate steps often lead to the most enduring change.

Thursday 6th November

Thursday 6th November
As the Moon moves from fiery Aries into earthy Taurus early in the day, a settling quality returns after the intensity of the full moon. Taurus brings steadiness and grounding — the element of earth reasserts itself, inviting us to tend to what nourishes the soil. It’s an excellent time to work with compost: check your piles, ensuring they are well balanced between green and brown materials, not too wet nor too dry. A gentle turning or layering now helps the forces of decomposition to harmonise, transforming waste into living humus. This transition from fire to earth mirrors the wider rhythm — energy rooting back into matter, warmth returning to the soil, and the alchemy of renewal quietly beginning beneath the surface.

Wednesday 5th November

Wednesday 5th November
On this 5th of November, the full Moon rises in fiery Aries — and, being at perigee, appears larger and brighter than usual: a supermoon. In Britain, this night is marked by bonfires and fireworks in remembrance of Guy Fawkes, who in 1605 attempted to blow up Parliament. Though the flames recall rebellion, they also echo an older rhythm — the lighting of fires as the dark half of the year begins. The supermoon heightens emotion and energy, and we may feel this as restlessness or creative urgency. Yet in the garden, it is best to stay quiet; perigee stirs strong gravitational forces that can disturb the soil and sap flow. Instead, let this night of fire and light mark the turning toward winter — a time to gather inward warmth.

Tuesday 4th November

Tuesday 4th November
As the Moon moves into Aries, a spark of fire returns to the rhythm of the days. After the dreamy depths of Pisces, this shift brings clarity and action — a sense of renewal stirring beneath the cooling air. In the garden, it’s a good moment to gather the last of the apples before the wind takes them, honouring the fruit of the year’s labour. Aries energy encourages movement and purpose, so bring vitality to your work — clear fallen leaves, stack wood, and ready the ground for rest. Each apple collected now carries the warmth of summer into the heart of winter.

Monday 3rd November

Monday 3rd November
As the Moon deepens into Pisces, a trine forms between Mars in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces — both water signs — amplifying the flowing, emotional quality of the day. This alignment brings an atmosphere of sensitivity and intuition, where the element of water is especially noticeable in mood, weather, and movement. It is an auspicious time to tend to leafy plants, compost, and the quiet processes of decay and renewal that feed the garden’s life. In ourselves, we may sense a similar fluidity — conversations, thoughts, and feelings moving more easily than usual. Rather than resisting, it’s a day to move with the current, allowing intuition to guide both our hands and our hearts.