• It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems.
• Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac.

• Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
• Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time).

• Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.

• It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds.
• Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette.

• Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality.
• Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).

• Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

• It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables.
• Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek.

• Crop should be stored in Root days.

• Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.

• It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes.
• Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer.
• Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days.

• Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

• Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.

New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent)

– Moonlight is increasing

– Strongest gravitational pull

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

• Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers.
• Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).

First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous)

– Moonlight becomes stronger

– Gravitational pull is a little less now

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

• Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers.
• Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
• Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.

• Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
• Pick medicinal herbs and plants.

Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous)

– Moonlight is decreasing

– Gravitational pull is decreasing

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

• Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions.
  Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials.
• Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent)

– Moonlight has decreased

– Gravitational pull has decreased

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

• Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon.
• Jobs: Avoid seed sowing.
• Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

• Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
• The Moon represents fertility and germination, while Saturn represents form and strong structure.
• It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

• Visit: Moon Opposition Saturn Times 2025 »