Monday 15th December

Monday 15th December
As we continue our Advent journey towards Christmas and the Winter Solstice, the days grow steadily darker, reaching their deepest point on the 21st of December. From then on, the light slowly returns—the 22nd bringing just a few precious seconds more daylight, which gradually gathers momentum with each passing day. As the season draws us inward, it also invites us to come together, to celebrate this time of year in the company of others. Let us reach out to friends and family, and find space within our busy lives to nurture all that we hold dear. Amid the rush of Christmas shopping and seasonal demands, we are reminded that the heart of this time is not what we acquire, but the simple act of being together.

Sunday 14th December

Sunday 14th December
Today the Moon moves through the earthy constellation of Virgo while continuing its descending path, drawing formative forces more deeply into the soil. This creates favourable conditions for working with roots, compost, and soil preparation, as well as transplanting where appropriate. Virgo brings qualities of care, discernment, and attentiveness, inviting us to work methodically and with precision. In ourselves, we may feel more grounded and inwardly organised, finding satisfaction in simple, well-done tasks. It is a good day to tend the details that support long-term health, both in the garden and in daily life.

Saturday 13th December

Saturday 13th December
Today the Moon stands in the earthy constellation of Virgo, bringing a mood of care and attentiveness to the land. In biodynamics, the first frosts are understood not as a hindrance but as a cleansing, structuring force that helps break down the soil and prepare it for the coming year. Steiner describes winter as the great in-breath of the earth, when cosmic forces can work more deeply into the ground, and frost plays an essential part in this inward gesture. With the Moon in Virgo, this organising influence becomes especially perceptible, encouraging quiet tasks such as tidying beds or tending compost. The soil rests with purpose, held by Virgo’s order and strengthened by the forming touch of frost.

Friday 12th December

Friday 12th December
Today the Moon transitions from the fiery constellation of Leo into the earthy constellation of Virgo, shifting the mood from expression to attentiveness and care for the land. This makes the afternoon especially favourable for applying BD 500. BD 500, the horn-manure preparation, is created by fermenting cow manure in a cow horn through the winter; when stirred and sprayed onto the soil, it deepens root growth, strengthens soil structure, and awakens microbial life. With the Moon in Virgo, these grounding qualities are particularly receptive, and the act of applying BD 500 becomes a quiet gesture of aligning the farm organism with the deeper rhythms of the earth.

Thursday 11th December

Thursday 11th December
The Moon rises in the constellation of Leo and has now waned to a half-moon. As it crosses the elliptical path of the Sun, a touch of cosmic confusion may be felt, making the middle of the day less suitable for tending the garden. At the planetary level, a flowing trine forms between Mercury in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces, offering a brief window of watery influence that benefits leafy plants. Yet this blessing is overshadowed by the presence of the lunar node, which can momentarily disrupt the usual rhythm of growth. Still, if we work gently around these intervals, the day can reveal a quiet sense of alignment beneath the shifting heavens.

Wednesday 10th December

Wednesday 10th December
Today the Moon rises in the fiery constellation of Leo, bringing a gentle warmth and renewed courage into the day. Neptune, which has been in retrograde for several months, now begins moving direct. During its retrograde, we may have felt uncertain, inwardly foggy, or emotionally tangled; as Neptune turns direct, this mist slowly lifts, helping us feel clearer, softer, and more connected to our intuition. With the Moon in Leo, we may notice a rise in confidence, creativity, and the desire to act from the heart. Neptune’s shift brings emotional clarity, easing confusion and allowing dreams to feel more attainable. Together, Leo’s fire and Neptune’s clearer waters create a day that feels energised yet deeply soulful—a gentle rekindling both outwardly and within.

Tuesday 9th December

Tuesday 9th December
The Moon rises in the constellation of Cancer, bringing the element of water into the day. We also see the planet Mercury moving from an air sign into Scorpio, a water sign, adding further depth and fluidity to the cosmic picture. It now joins Venus and Mars, both residing in Scorpio, while Saturn and Neptune stand in the watery realm of Pisces. Jupiter rests in Gemini, and Uranus remains steady in Taurus, grounding the sky with earthy strength. Altogether, these configurations create a day shaped by fluid movement and subtle emotional tides, inviting us to listen more closely to the quiet currents within.

Monday 8th December

Monday 8th December
The Moon rises in the constellation of Cancer, bringing watery forces into the day and supporting the development of leafy growth. As we continue our Advent journey towards Christmas, the Christmas tree stands as a symbol of light brought into our homes, guiding us as we descend deeper into winter. It is beneath these evergreen trees that Amanita muscaria, or fly agaric mushrooms, often grow—mushrooms that reindeer are known to eat, perhaps giving rise to the tale of Rudolf’s glowing red nose. The Christmas festival itself carries echoes of countless ancient pagan traditions, now woven into the celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, whose arrival stands at the centre of history.

Sunday 7th December

Sunday 7th December
The Moon moves through Gemini today, carrying a light, thoughtful quality as it wanes after the fullness we experienced just a few days ago. This waning phase draws the energies inward, offering a quieter space in which ideas can settle and the spirit can breathe. In the night sky, Saturn and Jupiter stand clearly visible, their steady presence guiding us with a sense of order and generous expansion. These two great planets, one of discipline and one of blessing, create a mood of balance that subtly shapes both our inner life and the atmosphere around the garden. As we continue our passage through Advent toward Christmas, the heavens seem to mirror our own preparation—clearing, softening, and making room. The day invites attentiveness, gentle movement, and a quiet trust in the unfolding path ahead.

Saturday 6th December

Saturday 6th December
The Moon transitions from earthy Taurus into airy Gemini today, carrying us from a sense of grounded stillness into a lighter, more curious mood. This shift opens the inner space for clearer thoughts and a gentle lift in our feelings, as if the day invites us to breathe a little more freely. In the planetary sphere, Mercury forms a harmonious trine to Jupiter, standing 120 degrees apart, and this alignment strengthens the forces of clarity, expansion, and subtle warmth. These qualities stream through the flowering realm, supporting both the outward expression of blossoms and the inner vitality that helps them unfold. With the Moon in Gemini and this bright planetary support, it is an especially favourable moment to tend to flowers, blossoms, and all plants that work through the airy parts of their being. The day invites lightness, attentiveness, and a quiet appreciation for the delicate beauty unfolding around us.

Friday 5th December

Friday 5th December
The Moon settles into Taurus today, bringing a calm, grounding presence that softens the pace of the week. As Taurus steadies the feelings, it helps us sink more fully into our bodies and the practical tasks close at hand. The Moon also begins its shift from the sidereal ascending phase into the descending rhythm, a turning that draws the cosmic breath back toward the Earth. This descent creates an inward, rooted feeling, making it easier to focus on the soil and the work of our hands. With these forces aligned, it is an ideal moment for applying compost and tending the earth, as the soil is especially receptive. Together, Taurus and the descending Moon invite a mood of patience, simplicity, and quiet nourishment.

Thursday 4th December

Thursday 4th December
Tonight the Moon stands fully in Taurus, reaching perigee in a luminous supermoon — the Cold Moon of December. In this moment of fullness, the lunar forces reach their peak, pressing more deeply into the substance of the earth. Taurus, an earthly constellation, steadies these forces, giving form and weight to the landscape and lending a quiet firmness to the winter ground. With the Moon so close, its pull is at its strongest, creating a subtle tension in soil and plant — a fullness that seeks to settle and find its place. The Cold Moon offers a clear pause within the deepening season, a moment where the essential qualities of the land stand out more sharply, inviting us to meet the night with stillness and to sense what endures, and what is quietly gathering itself for the year ahead.

Wednesday 3rd December

Wednesday 3rd December
The Moon rises in Aries at dawn, carrying a flicker of fire that stirs our will and quickens the pulse of the day. Yet as it moves steadily into Taurus, this impulse settles, rooting itself into the quiet strength of the earth. What began as a spark becomes something grounded and enduring, guiding us toward tasks that ask for patience, steadiness, and care. In the garden, this shift from fire to earth favours work with the soil itself—turning beds, preparing compost, or tending the slow, dependable rhythms beneath our feet. It is a moment to breathe deeply, anchor ourselves, and let the warmth of intention find its form in the tangible world.

Tuesday 2nd December

Tuesday 2nd December
The days continue to grow darker as we move toward the Winter Solstice on the 21st of December, yet the Moon offers its own quiet gift of light. As it mediates the forces streaming from Aries, a warmth begins to stir beneath the surface, subtly awakening the landscape even in the coldest weeks of the year. With the Moon in Aries, it becomes a favourable time for pruning apple trees and other fruiting trees, as this fire sign strengthens the fruit-bearing qualities of the plants. The Moon’s continued sidereal ascent further supports this work, lifting the sap and encouraging healthy growth in the coming season. Even in the deepening darkness, these rhythms remind us that new vitality is already on its way.

Monday 1st December

Monday 1st December
The Moon rises in the constellation of Pisces as December begins, its gentle, watery qualities meeting the deeper, more inward currents of the Sun in Scorpio. Both are water signs, and together they draw us into a mood of heightened sensitivity and emotional depth. Pisces softens the edges, inviting imagination, intuition, and a quiet listening to the world around us, while Scorpio brings focus, intensity, and the impulse to understand what lies beneath the surface. In the garden and in ourselves, this pairing encourages work that is reflective rather than forceful—tasks that follow the flow of the day rather than push against it. Under this combination, feelings may move more freely, like water shifting through hidden channels, guiding us toward a more inward, contemplative beginning to the month.

Sunday 30th November

Sunday 30th November
Today marks the beginning of Advent, the four-week journey leading Christians toward Christmas Day. Each Sunday, a new candle is lit on the Advent wreath: the first for hope, the second for peace, the third for joy, and the fourth for love. Many communities honour this season with an Advent spiral, where individuals walk the spiralling path. An angel gently guides each person to the centre of the spiral to light their candle and then place it along the path. As more candles are set down, the darkness softens, and the room gradually fills with warmth, unity, and the quiet promise of returning light.

Saturday 29th November

Saturday 29th November
The Moon drifts from airy Aquarius into the soft, receptive waters of Pisces today, loosening the mental brightness of the morning and carrying us into a more feeling-laden atmosphere by evening. Mercury, having completed its retrograde path, now turns direct again, offering a gentle untangling of thoughts and conversations. Meanwhile, Venus slips from Libra’s balanced poise into the depth of Scorpio, drawing relationships and artistic impulses into more intimate currents. Together, these movements create a shift from thinking into sensing, inviting us to pause and let the deeper waters speak.

Friday 28th November

Friday 28th November
As the Moon continues to wax, it graces the evening sky with growing brightness, and today we arrive at the First Quarter, marking a phase of rising strength and outward expansion. In its sidereal rhythm, the Moon crosses the Sun’s elliptical path, creating a moment of cosmic disturbance that interrupts the usual flow of forces. This crossing makes the evening unfavourable for working with plants or soil, as the life currents are briefly unsettled. Even on a day otherwise lifted by airy influences, this node-like moment may bring a subtle heaviness or inward pull. It is a time better suited to observation, rest, or simply appreciating the Moon’s quiet ascent.

Thursday 27th November

Thursday 27th November
The Moon rises in Capricorn this morning, giving the day a firm and steady beginning before it moves into the flower sign of Aquarius. Although often mistakenly linked with water because of its symbol, Aquarius is in truth an air sign, carrying qualities of clarity, circulation, and lightness. As the Moon transitions into this airy realm, the day gradually shifts from Capricorn’s grounded focus on structure to a more expansive, blossoming mood. In the garden, this favours gentle work with flowering plants, seed-saving, and any task that benefits from precision and a touch of creative freedom. For the human being, the change may be felt as a softening of effort — a release from weight into clearer thinking and a sense of renewed possibility.

Wednesday 26th November

Wednesday 26th November
The Moon rises in Capricorn today, yet the usual root-day quality is lifted by a harmonious trine between Venus in Capricorn and Jupiter in Gemini, creating an unusual flower day within an earth sign. This flowing aspect lightens Capricorn’s density and draws the day’s forces upward, making it a good moment in the garden for working with blossoms, saving seed, tending ornamentals, or preparing gentle herbal teas like chamomile or yarrow. The mood for the human being is steady yet subtly brightened, offering a balance of groundedness and creative uplift. This is a day where earth holds the gesture of air, allowing beauty to unfold with quiet clarity.