Celtic Month of the Hawthorn Moon May 13 – June 9

Huath, Huathe

H – the hawthorn represents the sixth letter of the ogham alphabet and the sixth month on the Celtic tree calendar, the last weeks of May, when the hawthorn blossom is in flower.

Hawthorn Tree

The Hawthorn is a prickly sort of plant with beautiful blossoms. Called Huath by the ancient Celts, and pronounced Hoh-uh, the Hawthorn month is a time of fertility, masculine energy, and fire. Coming right on the heels of Beltane, this month is a time when male potency is high — if you’re hoping to conceive a child, get busy this month! The Hawthorn has a raw, phallic sort of energy about it — use it for magic related to masculine power, business decisions, making professional connections. The Hawthorn is also associated with the realm of Faerie, and when the Hawthorn grows in tandem with an Ash and Oak, it is said to attract the Fae.

Hawthorn – the Fairy Tree from ireland-calling.com

The Hawthorn is Known in Ireland as the fairy tree. It is often referred to as the gentle bush, lone bush or thorn, as it is disrespectful to mention the fairies by name.

As it is considered a fairy tree, it is believed to be extremely bad luck to cut one down, remove branches, or even hang things upon it (except at Beltane when this was customary) in case you disturb the little folk.

This belief has survived into modern times.

In 1999 work was interrupted on the main road from Limerick to Galway because a fairy tree stood in its path. The road had to be rerouted and construction was delayed for 10 years.

In 2009 there were numerous sightings of an ancient ghost thought to reappear in Tyrone after the felling of a fairy tree.

Few people will speak of the fairy tree out of a mixture of fear and respect and even fewer would ever remove or damage a hawthorn standing alone.

Couples fell in love under the hawthorn blossom

Contrary to these beliefs, in Britain, the hawthorn was associated with love and springtime, as the warm weather of May would bring couples together under the sweet blossoms of the hawthorn.

Hawthorn branches hung above a door were believed to protect from evil spirits rather than incurring their wrath.

In ancient Greece, likewise, the hawthorn was associated with love and marriage. Hawthorn crowns were worn by brides as decorative headwear and a hawthorn branch would be used as a wedding torch, perhaps where the phrase ‘carry a torch for’ comes from, meaning to love or have strong feelings for.

 

May – All Countries Holidays

From holidayscalendar.com

MAY1Monday

Feast of St Joseph the Worker

MAY1Monday

Worker’s Day

MAY1Monday

Labor Day / May Day

MAY1Monday

Loyalty Day

MAY1Monday

Labor Day

MAY1Monday

Maharashtra Day

MAY1Monday

National Mother Goose Day

MAY1Monday

National Chocolate Parfait Day

MAY1Monday

Law Day

MAY1Monday

School Principals’ Day

MAY1Monday

Silver Star Service Banner Day

MAY1Monday

National Melanoma Monday

MAY1Monday

Agriculture and Labor Day

MAY1Monday

Workers’ Day

MAY1Monday

Lei Day

MAY1Monday

May Day

MAY1Monday

Constitution Day

MAY1Monday

Unity Day

MAY1Monday

Worker’s Day

MAY1Monday

Spring and Labor Day

MAY1Monday

Labor and Solidarity Day

MAY1Monday

Liberation Day/Reunification Day observed

MAY1Monday

Early May Bank Holiday

MAY1Monday

Constituent Assembly Convocation Day

MAY1Monday

Labor day

MAY1Monday

May 1st

MAY1Monday

Sturge-Weber Syndrome Awareness

MAY1Monday

National Hamburger Month

MAY2Tuesday

Day of Madrid

Spain(Madrid)
Tuesday

National Truffle Day

MAY2Tuesday

National Life Insurance Day

MAY2Tuesday

National Foster Care Day

MAY2Tuesday

National Teacher Appreciation Day

MAY2Tuesday

World Tuna Day

MAY2Tuesday

Labor Day observed

MAY2Tuesday

Labor Day / May Day (2nd Day)

MAY2Tuesday

Day of the Flag

MAY2Tuesday

Labor Day (2nd Day)

MAY3Wednesday

Constitution Memorial Day

MAY3Wednesday

Cross Day

MAY3Wednesday

World Press Freedom Day

MAY3Wednesday

Constitution Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Lumpy Rug Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Garden Meditation Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Specially-Able Pets Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Two Different Colored Shoes Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Paranormal Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Chocolate Custard Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Raspberry Pop Over Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Textiles Day

MAY3Wednesday

National School Nurse Day

MAY3Wednesday

National Skilled Trades Day

MAY4Thursday

Greenery Day

MAY4Thursday

Literary Day

MAY4Thursday

Anniversary of the Decease of M. R. ŝtefánika

MAY4Thursday

Independence Restoration Day

MAY4Thursday

Youth Day

MAY4Thursday

Cassinga Day

MAY4Thursday

Kent State Shootings Remembrance

MAY4Thursday

Rhode Island Independence Day

United States(Rhode Island)
MAY4Thursday

National Star Wars Day

MAY4Thursday

National Weather Observers Day

MAY4Thursday

National Renewal Day

MAY4Thursday

National Orange Juice Day

MAY4Thursday

National Candied Orange Peel Day

MAY4Thursday

National Day of Reason

MAY4Thursday

World Password Day

MAY4Thursday

National Day of Prayer

MAY4Thursday

God of Medicine’s Birthday

MAY4Thursday

Saint Florian’s Day

Austria(Upper Austria)
MAY4Thursday

Remembrance Day

MAY4Thursday

Coronation Day

MAY5Friday

Senior Citizens Day

MAY5Friday

Constitution Day of the Kyrgyz Republic

MAY5Friday

Liberation Day

MAY5Friday

Cinco de Mayo

MAY5Friday

Freedom Day

MAY5Friday

National Astronaut Day

MAY5Friday

National Cartoonists Day

Friday

National Silence the Shame Day

MAY5Friday

National Totally Chipotle Day

MAY5Friday

National Hoagie Day

MAY5Friday

National Space Day

MAY5Friday

School Lunch Hero Day

MAY5Friday

No Pants Day

MAY5Friday

Great Prayer Day

MAY5Friday

Arrival Day

MAY5Friday

Children’s Day

MAY6Saturday

Martyrs’ Day

MAY6Saturday

Day of Gorans

MAY6Saturday

National Nurses Day

MAY6Saturday

International No Diet Day

MAY6Saturday

World Naked Gardening Day

MAY6Saturday

National Beverage Day

MAY6Saturday

National Crepe Suzette Day

MAY6Saturday

National Fitness Day

MAY6Saturday

National Scrapbook Day

MAY6Saturday

National Homebrew Day

MAY6Saturday

Join Hands Day

MAY6Saturday

National Bombshells’ Day

MAY6Saturday

National Start Seeing Monarchs Day

MAY6Saturday

Free Comic Book Day

MAY6Saturday

National Lemonade Day

MAY6Saturday

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Day

MAY6Saturday

St. George’s Day

MAY6Saturday

Herb Day

MAY6Saturday

National Nurses Week

MAY7Sunday

Soldiers’ Day

MAY7Sunday

Defender of the Fatherland Day

MAY7Sunday

National Packaging Design Day

MAY7Sunday

National Paste-Up Day

MAY7Sunday

National Barrier Awareness Day

MAY7Sunday

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

MAY7Sunday

National Infertility Survival Day

MAY7Sunday

Pahang State Holiday

Malaysia(Pahang)
MAY7Sunday

Mothers’ Day

MAY7Sunday

Mother’s Day

MAY8Monday

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War

MAY8Monday

Parents’ Day

MAY8Monday

World Ovarian Cancer Day

MAY8Monday

Day of liberation

MAY8Monday

Truman Day

United States(Missouri)
MAY8Monday

National Coconut Cream Pie Day

MAY8Monday

National Have A Coke Day

MAY8Monday

National Women’s Checkup Day

MAY8Monday

Victory Day

MAY8Monday

Gospel Day

MAY8Monday

Defender of the Fatherland Day observed

MAY8Monday

Commemoration National Heroes WWII

MAY8Monday

End of the Second World War

MAY8Monday

St. George’s Day observed

MAY8Monday

Victory in Europe Day

MAY8Monday

WWII Victory Day

MAY8Monday

End of World War II

MAY9Tuesday

Europe Day

MAY9Tuesday

National Lost Sock Memorial Day

MAY9Tuesday

National Moscato Day

MAY9Tuesday

National Butterscotch Brownie Day

MAY9Tuesday

National Sleepover Day

MAY9Tuesday

Lag B’Omer

MAY9Tuesday

Lag BaOmer

MAY9Tuesday

Victory and Peace Day

MAY9Tuesday

Victory Day

MAY9Tuesday

Remembrance Day

MAY9Tuesday

Liberation Day (except Alderney and Sark)

MAY9Tuesday

Liberation Day

MAY9Tuesday

Victory Day / Memorial Day

MAY9Tuesday

Lag B’Omer

MAY10Wednesday

Constitution Day

MAY10Wednesday

National Clean Up Your Room Day

MAY10Wednesday

National Lipid Day

MAY10Wednesday

National Shrimp Day

MAY10Wednesday

National Receptionists’ Day

MAY10Wednesday

National Third Shift Workers Day

MAY10Wednesday

Mothers’ Day

MAY10Wednesday

Mother’s Day

MAY10Wednesday

Confederate Memorial Day

United States(North Carolina)
MAY10Wednesday

Liberation Day (only Sark)

MAY10Wednesday

Monarchy Day

MAY11Thursday

National Eat What You Want Day

MAY11Thursday

National Foam Rolling Day

MAY11Thursday

National Twilight Zone Day

MAY12Friday

International Nurses Day

MAY12Friday

National Limerick Day

MAY12Friday

National Odometer Day

MAY12Friday

National Nutty Fudge Day

MAY12Friday

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

MAY12Friday

National Provider Appreciation Day

MAY12Friday

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

MAY12Friday

Matsu’s Birthday

MAY12Friday

St. Andrew’s Day

MAY13Saturday

National Crouton Day

MAY13Saturday

National Frog Jumping Day

MAY13Saturday

National Apple Pie Day

MAY13Saturday

National Fruit Cocktail Day

MAY13Saturday

National Birth Mother’s Day

MAY13Saturday

National Babysitter’s Day

MAY13Saturday

National Dog Mom’s Day

MAY13Saturday

National Train Day

MAY13Saturday

National Archery Day

MAY13Saturday

Miniature Golf Day

MAY13Saturday

Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day

MAY13Saturday

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day

MAY13Saturday

World Migratory Bird Day

MAY14Sunday

Independence Day

MAY14Sunday

National Unification Day

MAY14Sunday

Kamuzu Day

MAY14Sunday

National Decency Day

MAY14Sunday

National Dance Like a Chicken Day

MAY14Sunday

National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

MAY14Sunday

Mothers’ Day

MAY14Sunday

Mother’s Day

MAY14Sunday

Mother´s Day

MAY14Sunday

Day of the National Emblem and Flag of Belarus

MAY14Sunday

Father’s Day

MAY15Monday

Independence Day Holiday

MAY15Monday

Teacher’s Day

MAY15Monday

Family Day

MAY15Monday

International Day of Families

Monday

Peace Officers Memorial Day

MAY15Monday

Feast Day of St Isidore

MAY15Monday

National Chocolate Chip Day

MAY15Monday

National Nylon Stocking Day

MAY15Monday

Discovery Day

MAY15Monday

Teacher´s Day

MAY15Monday

Mother’s Day

MAY15Monday

Teacher’s Day

MAY16Tuesday

SPLA Day

MAY16Tuesday

Honor Our LGBT Elders Day

MAY16Tuesday

National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day

MAY16Tuesday

National Love a Tree Day

MAY16Tuesday

National Piercing Day

MAY16Tuesday

National Sea Monkey Day

MAY16Tuesday

National Biographer’s Day

MAY16Tuesday

National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

MAY16Tuesday

Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq

MAY17Wednesday

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

MAY17Wednesday

Constitution Day

MAY17Wednesday

17 May Constitution Day (1814)

MAY17Wednesday

Galicia Literature Day

Spain(Galicia)
MAY17Wednesday

Liberation Day

MAY17Wednesday

National Pack Rat Day

MAY17Wednesday

National Cherry Cobbler Day

MAY17Wednesday

National Graduation Tassel Day

MAY17Wednesday

National Walnut Day

MAY18Thursday

Day of Revival, Unity, and the Poetry of Magtymguly

MAY18Thursday

Flag Day/University Day

MAY18Thursday

International Museum Day

MAY18Thursday

Battle of Las Piedras

MAY18Thursday

National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

MAY18Thursday

National Visit Your Relatives Day

MAY18Thursday

National No Dirty Dishes Day

MAY18Thursday

National Cheese Soufflé Day

MAY18Thursday

Ascension Day

MAY18Thursday

Father’s Day

MAY19Friday

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

MAY19Friday

National Devil’s Food Cake Day

MAY19Friday

Bike to Work Day

MAY19Friday

National Endangered Species Day

MAY19Friday

National Pizza Party Day

MAY19Friday

NASCAR Day

MAY19Friday

National Defense Transportation Day

MAY19Friday

Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)

MAY19Friday

Savitri Puja

MAY20Saturday

Independence Day

MAY20Saturday

Restoration of Independence Day

MAY20Saturday

National Day

MAY20Saturday

National Be a Millionaire Day

MAY20Saturday

National Pick Strawberries Day

MAY20Saturday

National Rescue Dog Day

MAY20Saturday

National Quiche Lorraine Day

MAY20Saturday

National Learn to Swim Day

MAY20Saturday

Armed Forces Day

MAY20Saturday

World Autoimmune / Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day

MAY20Saturday

Day of Remembrance

MAY20Saturday

Europe Day

MAY21Sunday

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

MAY21Sunday

Navy Day

MAY21Sunday

Independence Day

MAY21Sunday

Talk Like Yoda Day

MAY21Sunday

Saint Helena’s Day

MAY21Sunday

National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

MAY21Sunday

National Waitstaff Day

MAY21Sunday

National Strawberries and Cream Day

MAY21Sunday

National Memo Day

MAY21Sunday

Take Your Parents To The Playground Day

MAY22Monday

International Day for Biological Diversity

MAY22Monday

Independence Day (day 2)

MAY22Monday

National Maritime Day

MAY22Monday

National Craft Distillery Day

MAY22Monday

National Solitaire Day

MAY22Monday

National Buy a Musical Instrument Day

MAY22Monday

National Vanilla Pudding Day

MAY22Monday

Day off for Commonwealth Day

MAY22Monday

Victoria Day

Canada(All Except NS, PE, QC)
MAY22Monday

National Patriots’ Day

Canada(Quebec)
MAY22Monday

Harvey Milk Day

United States(California)
MAY22Monday

Ascension Day

MAY22Monday

Unity Day

MAY23Tuesday

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

MAY23Tuesday

Labor Day / May Day

MAY23Tuesday

Constitution Day

MAY23Tuesday

World Turtle Day

MAY23Tuesday

National Lucky Penny Day

MAY23Tuesday

National Taffy Day

MAY23Tuesday

Vlach’s National Day (for Vlach community)

MAY24Wednesday

Culture and Literacy Day

MAY24Wednesday

The Battle of Pichincha

MAY24Wednesday

Independence Day

MAY24Wednesday

National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

MAY24Wednesday

Brother’s Day

MAY24Wednesday

National Scavenger Hunt Day

MAY24Wednesday

National Escargot Day

MAY24Wednesday

Commonwealth Day

MAY24Wednesday

Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

MAY24Wednesday

Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Day

MAY25Thursday

National Day/May 1810 Revolution

MAY25Thursday

Independence Day

MAY25Thursday

Liberation and Resistance Day

MAY25Thursday

Sing Out Day

MAY25Thursday

Towel Day

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

MAY25Thursday

National Missing Children’s Day

MAY25Thursday

National Wine Day

MAY25Thursday

National Tap Dance Day

MAY25Thursday

National Brown-Bag It Day

MAY25Thursday

Erev Shavuot

MAY25Thursday

Orthodox Ascension Day

MAY25Thursday

Africa Day

MAY26Friday

Independence Day

MAY26Friday

National Sorry Day

MAY26Friday

World Lindy Hop Day

MAY26Friday

National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

MAY26Friday

National Don’t Fry Day

MAY26Friday

National Heat Awareness Day

MAY26Friday

Shavuot

MAY26Friday

National Heroes Day

MAY26Friday

Bermuda Day

MAY26Friday

Buddha’s Birthday

MAY26Friday

Mother’s Day

MAY27Saturday

Sun Screen Day

MAY27Saturday

National Cellophane Tape Day

MAY27Saturday

National Grape Popsicle Day

MAY27Saturday

Mother’s Day

MAY27Saturday

Pentecost Eve

MAY27Saturday

Children’s Day

MAY28Sunday

Republic Day

MAY28Sunday

Hamburger Day

MAY28Sunday

Derg Downfall Day

MAY28Sunday

National Brisket Day

MAY28Sunday

Pentecost / Whit Sunday

MAY28Sunday

Mother’s Day

MAY28Sunday

Carpet Day

MAY28Sunday

Dniester Day

MAY28Sunday

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day

MAY28Sunday

Kiev Day

MAY29Monday

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

MAY29Monday

Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day

MAY29Monday

National Paperclip Day

MAY29Monday

National Coq Au Vin Day

MAY29Monday

Spring Bank Holiday

MAY29Monday

Whit Monday

MAY29Monday

Memorial Day

MAY29Monday

Jefferson Davis’ Birthday

United States(Mississippi)
MAY29Monday

Reconciliation Day

Australia(Australian Capital Territory)
MAY29Monday

Late May Bank Holiday

MAY30Tuesday

Statehood Day

MAY30Tuesday

Anguilla Day

MAY30Tuesday

Day of the Canary Islands

Spain(Canary Islands)
MAY30Tuesday

National Creativity Day

MAY30Tuesday

National Water a Flower Day

MAY30Tuesday

National Hole In My Bucket Day

MAY30Tuesday

National Mint Julep Day

MAY30Tuesday

Loomis Day

MAY30Tuesday

Mothers’ Day

MAY30Tuesday

Indian Arrival Day

MAY30Tuesday

Harvest Festival

Malaysia(Labuan, Sabah)
MAY31Wednesday

World No Tobacco Day

MAY31Wednesday

Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day

MAY31Wednesday

Day of Castile-La Mancha

Spain(Castile-la Mancha)
MAY31Wednesday

Autonomous Vehicle Day

MAY31Wednesday

National Save Your Hearing Day

MAY31Wednesday

National Speak in Sentences Day

MAY31Wednesday

National Macaroon Day

MAY31Wednesday

National Smile Day

MAY31Wednesday

Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day

MAY31Wednesday

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

MAY31Wednesday

National Flip Flop Day

MAY31Wednesday

Harvest Festival Day 2

How to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse on May 5 in a free livestream

A lunar eclipse will be joining the full Flower Moon of May 2023.

On Friday (May 5) at 11:15 a.m. EDT (1515 GMT), a lunar eclipse will begin as the moon enters the outer edge of Earth’s shadow. This particular type of lunar eclipse is known as penumbral, meaning skywatchers will be able to see the face of the moon darken without completely disappearing. The event will reach its peak at 1:24 p.m. EDT (1724 GMT), some two hours after beginning, and end at 3:32 p.m. EDT (1932 GMT) as the Earth’s shadow leaves the moon once again.

Unfortunately for those of us in the Western Hemisphere, this event will only be visible from Australia, Antarctica, Eastern Africa, Oceania and Asia. Luckily, the Virtual Telescope Project will host a free livestream of the lunar eclipse of the full Flower Moon beginning at 2:45 p.m. EDT (1845 GMT) on Friday (May 5). The livestream will be available on the project’s website or YouTube channel.

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES – May 2023

From wiccanfamilytemple.org

MAY 1: BELTANE SABBAT: Festival of Spring and Fertility. Sidhe Day. Beltaine – Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer in ancient times.

MAY 4: Celtic/British Festival of Cerridwen and Brigit: Corn Goddesses of Fertility

May 4 – Celtic Festival of Cerridwen and Brigit – Corn Goddesses of fertility, healing, and poets.
– St. Monica’s Day (Irish)
– Veneration of the Thorn (Irish)
– Festival of Sheila Na Gig (Irish)

MAY 6: – Shepherd’s Day – Day to meditate on Deity as Lord of Animals: Dumuzi (Old Sumerian), Osiris (Egyptian), Pan (Old Greek), Shiva Pasupati (Hindu).
– Eyvind Kelve (Norse)

MAY 9: – Greek Feast of Artemis

MAY 9-12: Lemuria – Roman festival when the spirits of the dead are thought to revisit their homes.

MAY 13: – Roman Garland Day, Offering garlands to Neptune.
– Month of Hawthorn, Celtic festival of the tree.
– Our Lady of Fatima Day (Portugal)

MAY 14: – Isis Day in ancient Egypt

MAY 14: -16 Feast of Divine Love and Compassion – Source of healing and beneficence, honoring the Goddess as Isis (Old Egyptian), Oshun (Yoruba/Santeria), Lakshmi (Hindu).

MAY 15: – Festival of Vesta (Roman)
– Maia and Mercury’s Day (Roman)
MAY 18: – Celtic Feast of Greek God Pan – Who represents the masculine in Nature and protects men throughout their lives. Men recognized the transitions in their lives and honored male fertility.

MAY 19: Celtic Feast of Brigid – In which sacred healing wells and springs were adorned with flowers in honor of Goddess Brigid, daughter of Mother Goddess Danu and Father God Dagda.

MAY 21: Dark/Bright Mother Goddess Day—honoring Hecate/Demeter; Uma; Kali/Parvati .

MAY 26: – Festival of Diana begins (ends 31st) (ancient Roman holiday)

MAY 28: FEAST OF BENDIDIA—family feast day honoring of the Goddess of the Moon, Dark Moon, Underworld, Secret Wisdom and Witches.

May 30 – Frigg’s Day, Northern Goddess, spouse of Odin (Teutonic “heathen” European pre-Christian holiday)
– Feast of the Queen of the Underworld Begins (Roman)
– Feast of the Queen of Heaven (European)

May 2023 Chinese Monthly Horoscope for All Zodiac Signs

May 2023 Chinese Horoscope will give predictions for the different areas of a person’s life of that zodiac. These predictions include all the Chinese zodiac signs, from Rat to Pig, for 2023 Black Water Rabbit.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar 2023 begins on January 22, 2023, and ends on February 09, 2024. May Month commences on June 18, 2023, and ends on July 17, 2023.

May Birthstone Color and Flower & more May Birthday Symbols

From monthlybirthstones.com

May Birthday Symbols and Zodiac Signs

Birthstone: Emerald

Alternative Birthstones: Agate and Chrysoprase

Birthstone color: Green

Birth flower: Lily of the Valley

Zodiac star sign: Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)

Zodiac star sign: Gemini (May 22 – Jun 21)

20th and 35th Wedding Anniversary: Emerald

The May Birthstone is Emerald

Both the modern and the official May birthstone is the Emerald thus the May birthstone color is green. The alternative birthstone for May is traditionally Agate, however in recent times the green gemstone Chrysoprase has been added as an alternative.

Emerald is one of the Zodiac birthstones for Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21), and both Agate and Chrysoprase are Zodiac birthstones for the Gemini (May 22 – Jun 21) star sign.

Other birthday symbols include the birth flowers for May which are Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn.

‘Emerald’ comes from the Greek word “smaragdos” which means “green stone”, and Emeralds are associated with friendship, faithfulness and loyalty.

Besides being a meaningful May birthday gift, Emerald jewelry is also given to celebrate 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.

Watch the short, informative videos below highlighting the history, symbolism and properties of Emeralds and Agate.

The May Birthstone Color is Green

May’s birthstone color of green symbolizes the renewal of life in Spring, which starts in May in the northern hemisphere. The birthstone color comes from May’s birthstone Emerald, one of the four precious gemstones and one of the rarest, most valuable gems.

Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl and the vivid green color comes from trace elements of chromium or vanadium. Emerald crystals form over millions of years and although they can form under different geological conditions, the combination of the necessary elements occurring in the same place is very rare, hence Emeralds are only found in a few locations.

Emeralds typically contain characteristic inclusions which can be traced back to the country and even the mine of origin. Colombia is world renown for Emeralds and is the largest single source worldwide. Other primary locations are Zambia, Brazil and Zimbabwe and more recently Ethiopia.

Emeralds are usually oiled to enhance the color and appearance of the stone and sometimes to mask the inclusions. May birthstone jewelry set with Emerald gemstones is a meaningful gift for special birthdays in May.

Discover more about emerald gemstones and emerald history and symbolism.

Alternative May Birthstone Agate

The alternative birthstone for May is traditionally Agate, a distinctive banded stone that occurs in a variety of colors.

Agate is a type of quartz found inside hollow rocks (geodes) within volcanic rock and can vary from transparent to opaque. The beautiful banded patterns can form in a variety of colors and Agate slices are often used as decorative objects. Agate is found on all continents but mostly comes from mines in South America.

Discover more about the different types of Agate.

Alternative May Birthstone Chrysoprase

In recent times the green gemstone Chrysoprase has been added as a second alternative birthstone for May.

Chrysoprase is a variety of chalcedony containing small quantities of nickel and varies from beautiful apple-green to lovely deep green shades.

Historically the best quality Chrysoprase was found in Poland and the Czech Republic. However in the sixties a deposit was discovered in Queensland, Australia which has become a major source and known as Australian jade. Other locations are Germany, Russia and the USA.

The translucent, even texture and color of this gemstone makes it ideal for beads and cameos.

Discover more about the Chrysoprase gemstone.

The May Birth Flowers are Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn

May Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley

The primary birthday flower of May is Lily of the Valley, a scented woodland plant that blooms in spring.

The first part of the scientific name Convallaria majalis means ‘in the valley’, referring to the European wooded valleys where the plant grows naturally, and the second part means ‘belonging to’ or ‘of May’.

The Lily of the Valley has been used as a floral emblem in Yugoslavia, Finland and Norway; and it has become customary to give this flower as a symbol of spring on May Day in France.

May Birth Flower: Hawthorn

The second flower for May is the Hawthorn, a common shrub to small tree that also produces fragrant white flowers in the spring, known as the May-tree in some countries.

The red edible fruit known as ‘haws’ and the thorny branches have given rise to other common names such as quickthorn, whitethorn, thornapple, and hawberry.

Hawthorns feature in many cultural customs across Europe and Britain.

The language of flowers introduced in Victorian times says that the Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley symbolize happiness, humility and sweetness.

Full Moon in May Corrspondences

Full Moon in May

From theastartehome.wordpress.com

Names:

Bright

Dyad

Faery

Flower

Frogs Return

Goddess

Hare

Joy

Merry

Milk

Planting

Moon When the Ponies Shed

Thrice-Milk

Sproutkale

Angels:  Haniel

Chakras:

  • Heart
  • Root

Colors: 

  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Yellow

Crystals/Metals:

  • Agate
  • Amber
  • Apache Tears
  • Carnelian
  • Emerald
  • Garnet
  • Rose Quartz
  • Ruby
  • Tourmaline
  • Tsavorite

Direction:  South

Element:  Fire

Goddesses and Gods:

  • Cernunnos
  • Flora
  • Kali
  • Priapus

Herbs/Oils: 

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon
  • Fragonia
  • Galbanum
  • Hyssop
  • Myrtle
  • Orange
  • Petitgrain
  • Rose
  • Rosewood
  • Sandalwood
  • Tangerine
  • Tea Tree
  • Yarrow

Intentions/Powers/Spell Uses:

  • Career
  • Connecting with
    • Faeries
    • Nature spirits
    • Supernatural protectors
  • Divination
  • Enchantment
  • Fertility
  • Intuition
  • Love
  • Pollination
  • Propagating
  • Well-being

Magical/Mythical Creatures:

  • Faeries
  • Nature spirits

Observances:  Beltane

Reiki Symbol: Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen

Tarot:

  • The Moon
  • The Sun

Trees/Plants: 

  • Hawthorn
  • Lotus
  • Rowan

Virtues: 

  • Creativity
  • Expression
  • Growth

Zodiac:  dependent on the sign in which the full moon takes place

May 2023 Moon Details

Full Moon - May 2023
Full Moon
May 5
17:34 UTC
Last Quarter - May 2023
Last Quarter
May 12
14:28 UTC
New Moon - May 2023
New Moon
May 19
15:53 UTC
First Quarter - May 2023
First Quarter
May 27
15:22 UTC

From moongiant.com

The Full Moon for this month will occur early in the month on Friday, May 5th. The New Moon will happen later in May on Friday, May 19th.

May’s Full Flower Moon

May is most notable for being the turning point in the year where temperatures rise and a vast variety of flowers come into full bloom, letting the world break out into a riot of color. As such, May’s full moon has come to be known as the Full Flower Moon. The Anishnaabe tribe also called it the Blossom Moon. In Northern America, you can expect to see flowers such as bluebells, sundrops, violets, and so on, as well as lush greenery to go with the blossoms. The Apache and Lakota peoples named May’s full moon the Green Leaves Moon, while the Mohawk tribe called it the Big Leaf Moon. But there is one specific plant that’s very important during the May season – and it is, in fact, not a flower.

This plant is corn, an important staple food for Northern American peoples. According to the Algonquin tribes, May’s full moon is the Corn Planting Moon. For Native American tribes, this is the perfect time for them to start preparing the fields for farming and sowing the seeds saved up from last year. Appropriately, the Abenaki culture refers to May’s full moon as the Field Maker Moon, while the Haida tribe calls it the Food Gathering Moon. Apart from corn, other foods such as beans, squash, and potatoes are planted during this time. The Cherokee tribe called May’s full moon the Anisguti Moon, or the Planting Moon, and would traditionally perform a Corn Dance during this period to encourage a fruitful corn harvest.

Due to the rising temperatures, the Full Flower Moon is also a time of heightened fertility. This is a good time for women to bear children in a warm, safe environment that would increase the chance of their survival. That’s why May’s full moon is also named Mother’s Moon, or Milk Moon, which could refer to breastfeeding or to the milking of cows. The latter interpretation is based off the Old English name Rimilcemona, or the Month of Three Milkings, referring to how this was a period where cows could be milked up to three times daily.

In other parts of the world, the Full Flower Moon is better known as Vesak or Buddha Day, the most significant celebration for Buddhists all around the world. On the first full moon of May, Buddhists commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. Devout practitioners are encouraged to renew their intention to adhere to sacred Buddhist principles, as well as refrain from all forms of killing and violence, including eating meat. Celebrations include giving charity to the poor, disabled, and otherwise marginalized groups in society. Depending on your location, you may witness the spectacular practice of releasing thousands of caged birds into the air as a symbolic gesture of liberation, though this tradition is illegal in countries such as Singapore because it may cause harm to local ecosystems.

Pagans, on the other hand, associate the Full Flower Moon with the element of fire, and thus often celebrate it by lighting bonfires and engaging in other magical fire rituals to bring prosperity. Powerful colors for the Full Flower Moon include fiery colors like red, yellow, and orange. This is a good time to tend your garden and let the seeds you’ve planted blossom – both literally and metaphorically. Cultivate your passions and desires, encourage them to burst forth into bloom, and you will be rewarded with abundance in various forms in your life.

Local Date and Time for May 2023 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
May 5, 2023
10:34am PDT

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
May 5, 2023
11:34am MDT

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
May 5, 2023
12:34pm CDT

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
May 5, 2023
1:34pm EDT

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
May 5, 2023
6:34pm BST

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
May 5, 2023
7:34pm CEST

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
May 5, 2023
8:34pm EEST

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
May 5, 2023
9:34pm +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
May 5, 2023
11:04pm IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
May 6, 2023
1:34am +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
May 6, 2023
1:34am AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
May 6, 2023
3:34am AEST

May 2023 Gardening Moon Calendar

May 2023 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

  • a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
  • b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

  • a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
  • b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.

Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Date
2023
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

May 1
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 18:51
root Days
from 18:51

VirgoVirgo

May 2
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 3
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 4
Thu
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 03:50
flower Days
from 03:50

LibraLibra

May 5
Fri
FULL MOON
at 17:33
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

flower Days
LibraLibra
May 6
Sat
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 09:52
leaf Days
from 09:52

ScorpioScorpio

May 7
Sun
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 8
Mon
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 13:39
fruit Days
from 13:39

SagittariusSagittarius

May 9
Tue
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
May 10
Wed
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 16:18
root Days
from 16:18

CapricornCapricorn

May 11
Thu
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 12
Fri
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 18:48
flower Days
from 18:48

AquariusAquarius

May 13
Sat
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 14
Sun
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 21:53
leaf Days
from 21:53

PiscesPisces

May 15
Mon
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 16
Tue
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 17
Wed
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 02:08
fruit Days
from 02:08

AriesAries

May 18
Thu
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries
May 19
Fri
NEW MOON
at 15:53
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
fruit Days
AriesAries

until 08:05
root Days
from 08:05

TaurusTaurus

May 20
Sat
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
May 21
Sun
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 16:16
flower Days
from 16:16

GeminiGemini

May 22
Mon
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 23
Tue
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 24
Wed
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 02:57
leaf Days
from 02:57

CancerCancer

May 25
Thu
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 26
Fri
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 15:19
fruit Days
from 15:19

LeoLeo

May 27
Sat

MoonOppositionSaturn

First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 28
Sun
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 29
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 03:25
root Days
from 03:25

VirgoVirgo

May 30
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 31
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 12:59
flower Days
from 12:59

LibraLibra

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • 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.

Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • 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.

Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • 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.

Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • 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.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend

NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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.
FULL MOON

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


FULL MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

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

Tropical Zodiac (By Seasons)

Date
2023
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

May 1
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 2
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 06:09
flower Days
from 06:09

LibraLibra

May 3
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
May 4
Thu
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 14:33
leaf Days
from 14:33

ScorpioScorpio

May 5
Fri
FULL MOON
at 17:33
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 6
Sat
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 20:04
fruit Days
from 20:04

SagittariusSagittarius

May 7
Sun
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
May 8
Mon
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 23:33
root Days
from 23:33

CapricornCapricorn

May 9
Tue
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 10
Wed
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 11
Thu
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 02:06
flower Days
from 02:06

AquariusAquarius

May 12
Fri
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 13
Sat
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 04:39
leaf Days
from 04:39

PiscesPisces

May 14
Sun
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 15
Mon
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 07:56
fruit Days
from 07:56

AriesAries

May 16
Tue
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries
May 17
Wed
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries

until 12:28
root Days
from 12:28

TaurusTaurus

May 18
Thu
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
May 19
Fri
NEW MOON
at 15:53
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 18:48
flower Days
from 18:48

GeminiGemini

May 20
Sat
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 21
Sun
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 22
Mon
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 03:29
leaf Days
from 03:29

CancerCancer

May 23
Tue
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 24
Wed
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 14:35
fruit Days
from 14:35

LeoLeo

May 25
Thu
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 26
Fri
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 27
Sat

MoonOppositionSaturn

First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 03:05
root Days
from 03:05

VirgoVirgo

May 28
Sun
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 29
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 14:51
flower Days
from 14:51

LibraLibra

May 30
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
May 31
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 23:45
leaf Days
from 23:45

ScorpioScorpio

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • 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.
Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • 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.
Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • 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.
Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • 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.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend

NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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.
FULL MOON

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


FULL MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

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

May 2023 Moon Phase Calendar – Printable

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1 2 3 4 5 Full 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 New 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31

What Planets Will Be Retrograde May 2023?

In May, there will be two planets retrograding through the cosmos: Mercury and Pluto. The fortunate thing is that Mercury will only be retrograde for half of the month, but Pluto, on the other hand, will be retrograde the entire month of May (and beyond). However, since Pluto is the farthest planet from Earth, its retrogrades don’t tend to have as much of an effect as inner planet retrogrades (like Mercury). That being said, this is Pluto’s first retrograde in the fixed air sign of Aquarius in centuries, so it’s bound to be a bit more noticeable than usual.

What To Expect From May 2023’s Retrograde Planets

Mercury Retrograde (April 21-May 15)

Since Mercury has been retrograding through the fixed earth sign of Taurus, you’ve probably already begun to notice some delays, mishaps, and misunderstandings start to arise — specifically in the Taurus-ruled house of your birth chart. The nature of a retrograde is inherently slow and Taurus is a very patient and deliberate sign, things may almost feel as though they’re at a complete standstill right now. However, this moment of silence is giving you an opportunity to hear your thoughts clearly, particularly regarding the ways you seek to establish security and comfort in your life.

The nature of Taurus is all about ensuring longevity, and now is the time to adjust your strategies on how to get there. Then, by the time Mercury stations direct in this sign on May 15, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to provide yourself with the contentment you’ve been plotting on. It’s also worth mentioning that even when Mercury stations direct, things may still be moving at a slow pace, but they won’t be accompanied by so many setbacks.

For the first time in generations, Pluto will be stationing retrograde in Aquarius, eventually making its way back into the steady, conservative sign of Capricorn. As the planet of extreme change and reawakening, Pluto brings monumental shifts to the zodiac sign and house in your birth chart it transits through. However, since Pluto is the slowest moving planet in the sky, its changes can feel gradual and almost entirely unnoticeable, especially as you’re in the midst of them. As Pluto stations retrograde in the trailblazing, experimental sign of Aquarius, it marks a final revisit back to the changes Pluto was occupied with in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn over the last several years.

Since Pluto will be stationing retrograde at 0 degrees of Aquarius, you’re unlikely to notice any major revelations, since its only been in the sign of the water-bearer since March 23. Instead, you’ll notice Pluto’s brief revisit to the Capricorn-ruled house of your birth chart much more as it shifts back into this sign on June 11. There have been gradual transformations unfolding in the sign of structure, tradition, and outdated systems since 2008. Over the last several years, nations have experienced extreme highs and extreme lows — and Pluto’s brief shift back into this sign sets out to finish what was started. As for your personal birth chart, the metamorphosis that has been in progress in this sign will also begin to wrap up, officially as Pluto leaves Capricorn for good sometime in 2024.

MAY – RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS

From calendarz.com

Weekday Holiday Category Date Days away
Tuesday Lag Baomer Jewish Holidays May 9, 2023 in 5 days
Thursday Feast of the Ascension Christian Holidays May 18, 2023 in 14 days
Friday Yom Yerushalayim Jewish Holidays May 19, 2023 in 15 days
Friday Savitri Brata Hindu Holidays May 19, 2023 in 15 days
Friday Vesak Buddhist Holidays May 19, 2023 in 15 days
Friday Shavuot Jewish Holidays May 26, 2023 in 22 days
Sunday Pentecost Christian Holidays May 28, 2023 in 24 days
Monday Whit Monday Christian Holidays May 29, 2023 in 25 days

Gardening Moon Calendar – April 2023

Gardening by the Moon Phase by mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

April 2023 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

Please read this first:

1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

  • a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
  • b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.

2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

  • a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
  • b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better. (Side Note one system follows the other)

Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Date
2023
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Apr 1
Sat
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 23:18
fruit Days
from 23:18

LeoLeo

Apr 2
Sun

MoonOppositionSaturn

Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo
Apr 3
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
Apr 4
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 10:35
root Days
from 10:35

VirgoVirgo

Apr 5
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
Apr 6
Thu
FULL MOON
at 04:34
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 19:40
flower Days
from 19:40

LibraLibra

Apr 7
Fri
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
Apr 8
Sat
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
Apr 9
Sun
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 02:31
leaf Days
from 02:31

ScorpioScorpio

Apr 10
Mon
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
Apr 11
Tue
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 07:28
fruit Days
from 07:28

SagittariusSagittarius

Apr 12
Wed
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
Apr 13
Thu
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 10:51
root Days
from 10:51

CapricornCapricorn

Apr 14
Fri
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
Apr 15
Sat
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 13:13
flower Days
from 13:13

AquariusAquarius

Apr 16
Sun
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
Apr 17
Mon
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 15:21
leaf Days
from 15:21

PiscesPisces

Apr 18
Tue
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
Apr 19
Wed
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 18:22
fruit Days
from 18:22

AriesAries

Apr 20
Thu
NEW MOON
at 04:12
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
fruit Days
AriesAries
Apr 21
Fri
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries

until 23:31
root Days
from 23:31

TaurusTaurus

Apr 22
Sat
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
Apr 23
Sun
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
Apr 24
Mon
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 07:42
flower Days
from 07:42

GeminiGemini

Apr 25
Tue
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
Apr 26
Wed
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 18:47
leaf Days
from 18:47

CancerCancer

Apr 27
Thu
First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Apr 28
Fri
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Apr 29
Sat
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 07:17
fruit Days
from 07:17

LeoLeo

Apr 30
Sun

MoonOppositionSaturn

Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • 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.

Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • 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.

Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • 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.

Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • 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.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend

NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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.
FULL MOON

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


FULL MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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).

Tropical Zodiac by Seasons:

Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.
Date
2023
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Apr 1
Sat
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
Apr 2
Sun

MoonOppositionSaturn

Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 10:58
root Days
from 10:58

VirgoVirgo

Apr 3
Mon
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
Apr 4
Tue
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 21:51
flower Days
from 21:51

LibraLibra

Apr 5
Wed
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra
Apr 6
Thu
FULL MOON
at 04:34
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

flower Days
LibraLibra
Apr 7
Fri
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
LibraLibra

until 06:30
leaf Days
from 06:30

ScorpioScorpio

Apr 8
Sat
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
Apr 9
Sun
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 12:57
fruit Days
from 12:57

SagittariusSagittarius

Apr 10
Mon
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
Apr 11
Tue
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 17:33
root Days
from 17:33

CapricornCapricorn

Apr 12
Wed
Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn
Apr 13
Thu
Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 20:42
flower Days
from 20:42

AquariusAquarius

Apr 14
Fri
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius
Apr 15
Sat
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 22:57
leaf Days
from 22:57

PiscesPisces

Apr 16
Sun
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
Apr 17
Mon
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
Apr 18
Tue
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 01:09
fruit Days
from 01:09

AriesAries

Apr 19
Wed
Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

fruit Days
AriesAries
Apr 20
Thu
NEW MOON
at 04:12
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
fruit Days
AriesAries

until 04:30
root Days
from 04:30

TaurusTaurus

Apr 21
Fri
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
Apr 22
Sat
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 10:11
flower Days
from 10:11

GeminiGemini

Apr 23
Sun
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
Apr 24
Mon
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 18:59
leaf Days
from 18:59

CancerCancer

Apr 25
Tue
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Apr 26
Wed
Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Apr 27
Thu
First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 06:30
fruit Days
from 06:30

LeoLeo

Apr 28
Fri
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
Apr 29
Sat
Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 18:59
root Days
from 18:59

VirgoVirgo

Apr 30
Sun

MoonOppositionSaturn

Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

root Days
VirgoVirgo

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend

Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • 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.

Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • 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.

Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • 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.

Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • 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.
Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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.
FULL MOON

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


FULL MOON PHASE

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 PHASE

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).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

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

April Birthstone Color and Flower and More April Birthday Symbols

Lady of April with Diamond and Daisies by Angelic Shades
depicting April’s birthstone, color and flower.
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April Birthstone Color and Flower and More April Birthday Symbols from monthlybirthstones.com

The April Birthstone is Diamond

Both the modern and official birthstone for the month of April is the Diamond. The April birthstone color is clear or white and the alternative April gemstone is any clear stone such as sparkling Quartz.

Diamond is one of the Zodiac birthstones for Aries star sign (Mar 21 – Apr 20) and Rock Crystal (Quartz) is one of the Zodiac birthstones for Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20). Other birthday symbols include the birth flowers for April which are the Sweet Pea and Daisy.

Diamonds symbolize romance and enduring love and are traditionally set in engagement and wedding rings. They are the most most popular gemstone worldwide and valued according to carat weight, clarity, color, and cut (the 4 ‘C’s).

Besides being a meaningful gift for a special April birthday, Diamond jewelry is the also given to celebrate 10th, 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.

Watch the short, informative videos below highlighting the history, symbolism and properties of Diamonds and Quartz.

April Birthstone Color: Clear or White

The April birthstone color is clear or white representing the transparency of diamonds. Diamond is made up entirely of carbon and is the hardest natural material known to man. In fact the name ‘diamond’ comes from Greek ‘adamas’ meaning invincible, possibly indicating the superior hardness of diamonds.

Due to the many issues around diamond mining and illegal trading, consumers must ensure any diamonds they purchase are certified as ‘conflict free’. Choose jewelers that track diamonds back to their source, ideally to mines that are both ethically and environmentally responsible.

In recent years there has been a strong acceptance of lab grown diamonds that are just as spectacular, are easily traceable and circumvent the many humanitarian and environmental issues around mining.

Jewelry with fancy colored diamonds or black diamonds is a modern, trendy alternative to the conventional clear diamond. Colors of fancy diamonds include yellow, blue, green, brown, pink, red, grey and black.

Alternative April Birthstone: Quartz

The alternative birthstones for April are any clear or white gemstones such as clear quartz, white sapphires and white topaz. April birthstone jewelry is usually set with these alternative gemstones as diamonds are traditionally reserved for engagement rings

Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals and is found on all continents ranging from large crystals formed in boulders to small sand grains and even smaller microscopic forms. The Greek name “krustallos” means “ice” as it was once thought that colorless quartz was formed by ice turning into rock. Clear quartz is also known as rock crystal or ice crystal.

Besides the clear or transparent variety, quartz occurs in many colors known by different names, such as amethyst (purple), citrine (yellow) and aventurine (green). Other colored varieties include milky quartz (cream or white), rose quartz (pink), brown quartz, smoky quartz (grey) and even black opaque quartz.

Clear quartz birthstone jewelry is a popular gift for April birthdays.

April Birthday Symbols and Zodiac Signs

The April birth symbols are:

Birthstone: Diamond

Alternative birthstone: clear Quartz

Birthstone color: white or clear

Birth flower: Sweet Pea

Zodiac star sign: Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Zodiac star sign: Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)

10th, 60th and 75th wedding anniversary: Diamond

Download April Birthday Symbols pdf

April Zodiac Signs

The two April birthday zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus.

Aries Bracelet and Crystals

Aries Bracelet & Crystal Set

Aries Jewelry
(Mar 21 – Apr 20)

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Apr 29

Apr 30

Diamond Gemstone Facts and Information by Gemporia – Click the link at the beginning of the post to watch this video.

Quartz Meanings, Uses & Healing by Satin Crystals – Click the link at the beginning of the post to watch this video.

April 2023 Chinese Horoscope Predictions

April 2023 Chinese Horoscope will give the predictions for the different areas of a person’s life of that zodiac. These predictions include all the Chinese zodiac signs, from Rat to Pig, for the year of the Black Water Rabbit.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar 2023 begins on January 22, 2023, and ends on February 09, 2024. Month 4(April) commences on May 19, 2023, and ends on June 17, 2023.

Rat

Rat People can expect good fortunes during April.

 

My career promises to be excellent. The management will recognize your work, and you will get additional challenging assignments. You should maintain good relationships with colleagues.

Health prospects are excellent. Mental health can be assured by relaxation techniques such as meditation and sports.

Single Rats can expect to get into love relationships.

All other aspects of life will not present any hiccups.

Ox

Ox people will have quite a few problems on hand during the month.

The career will induce more challenges and will have to be solved promptly. However, these challenges will prove to be opportunities to make progress.

Business people will make good profits in their existing ventures. There will be scope for starting new projects as well.

Relationships will throw up quite a few difficulties. Singles will hardly get a chance to get into love alliances. Marital life will be full of strife. It is important to be diplomatic in your actions and avoid unnecessary fights.

Health will pose a few problems, and attention should be paid to reducing anxiety and other tensions.

Tiger

Tigers will have mixed fortunes during the month.

 

On the career front, relationships with colleagues and seniors will not be harmonious. This will affect your performance and will hurt your career progress. You should seek the guidance of seniors on solving your problems.

Finances will do reasonably well. Business people should be careful in partnership projects.

On the relationship front, single people can forge new love partnerships and there is scope for the birth of a child.

Health will not pose any problems.

Rabbit

The fortunes of Rabbits will show an uptrend during the month.

 

Career progress will be good, and you can tackle all the problems successfully. You can look forward to monetary rewards because of your performance.

On the relationship front, singles already in love relationships have good chances of marriage. Those looking for new partnerships will be successful in getting one.

Married people will enjoy a harmonious life, and there will be opportunities to improve the relationship’s joy.

Dragon

Dragons will have a stable fortune during the month.

 

On the career front, they will be able to overcome whatever problems they had in their attitude and progress well. If you maintain good relationships with colleagues and seniors, you will likely be rewarded with a promotion. Being enthusiastic, you will manage to finish all the pending work efficiently.

Love life may be affected due to your preoccupation with career targets. It is necessary to pay more attention to harmony with your partner.

Single Dragons will have problems in getting new love mates.

Snake

Snake people can expect a luckier month with good progress.

Career professionals will shine in their careers. Their excellent work will reward them with promotions and salary increases. Those seeking a change of job will succeed in getting another job.

Finances present a rosy picture. Investments will give good returns. Be careful not to invest in risky ventures.

Relationships can be a little more stressful because of their emotional outbursts. It is essential to have a harmonious relationship with their life partners and family members. Single Snakes will get excellent opportunities to get into romantic partnerships.

Health will be perfect, and there will hardly be any discomfort.

Horse

 

It will be a lucky month for the Horses.

Career growth will be fabulous, and they will have no problem executing their projects. Relationships with colleagues and seniors will be cordial.

Business people will progress in their activities and make good profits. Partnership ventures will do well with the cooperation of colleagues.

On the relationship front, married life will be harmonious. Singles are likely to get good love mates.

Sheep

 

Fortunes of Goat will see an uptrend during the month.

Career people will progress well in their careers. They will get additional finances from their previous savings.

Business people will do exceptionally well in their ventures. They can start new projects, which will give good financial returns.

Married life will be harmonious with their partners. Single Sheep will have bright chances of getting into love relationships.

Monkey

 

Monkeys will face a steady situation in their lives during the month.

Career prospects are bright. There will be promotions and monetary benefits depending on your performance. Harmony exists in the office environment and will help you complete your projects quickly.

Business people should be careful while making new investments. Partnership ventures may face problems.

Stress due to a career may affect your mental health. It would be best if you resorted to relaxation techniques such as meditation. Guidance from learned people will be of help in reducing tension.

Rooster

 

Rooster individuals can expect a steady month.

Career prospects are lovely. Promotions and salary increases will benefit hard-working people. Maintain a harmonious relationship with colleagues at the workplace.

Finances will not be lucky for business people. There are no prospects of making profits by investing in new projects.

Single people will have bright chances of forming new love relationships at the workplace or in their social circle.

Dog

Dogs can look forward to a lucky month in April.

Diligent career professionals can look forward to promotions and financial benefits. It is essential to maintain harmonious relationships with seniors and associates. This will help in completing your assignments quickly.

Financially, this will be a favorable period. There will be surplus money for savings and investments. Avoid all unnecessary expenditures.

The month is lucky for single Dogs. They have every chance of getting into a love relationship with partners of their liking.

Pig

 

The month is very steady as far as the fortunes of Pigs are concerned.

Career prospects are bright for professionals. They will be able to overcome the challenges they face quickly. Because of their performance, rewards are very much likely. Professionals will also get opportunities to improve their expertise by doing advanced courses. This will help in furthering their careers.

Boar business people will have excellent chances of starting new ventures. This will bring in more profits.

April 2023 Sun Sign Zodiac

All information from thehoroscope.co

Aries April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Gemini April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Leo April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Libra April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Sagittarius April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Aquarius April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Taurus April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Cancer April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Virgo April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Scorpio April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Capricorn April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

Pisces April 2023 Monthly Horoscope

What Planets Will Be Retrograde April 2023?

This month, Mercury will station retrograde for the second time this year, marking an important period of review, refinement, and renegotiation. Although Mercury retrogrades are incredibly common, they still find a way to be somewhat of a nuisance, particularly when it comes to communicating effectively. Fortunately, unlike January, Mercury will be the sole planet retrograde this month, so there shouldn’t be too much chaos. BUT, this retrograde is right on the heels of the first eclipse of 2023, so April’s energy is bound to feel a bit disorderly.

What To Expect From April 2023’s Retrograde Planets

Mercury Retrograde (April 21-May 15)

On April 21, Mercury will station retrograde in the fixed earth sign of Taurus at 15 degrees, bringing forth a period of revisions, reevaluations, and reflections in everyone’s birth chart. Mercury retrograde is a time to rethink ideas, perspectives, and viewpoints that you’ve been uncertain about, to get a better understanding of how you’d like to move forward. In the security-oriented sign of Taurus, Mercury’s concerned with establishing a strong sense of stability. However, as the planet of communication retrogrades through this sign, it may not feel incredibly easy to do so. While change may not be easy now, it’s important not to become too rigid with what brings you comfort, particularly when it comes to your mindset. Be sure to consider the different ways that you can obtain the ease and comfort you seek, because it may be in a way that you haven’t thought of before.

The Taurus-ruled house in your birth chart is where you can expect the most upheaval, especially since Mercury will be conjunct Uranus, the planet of disruption and sudden change, when it stations. This area of your chart is where you tend to crave the most consistency in your life, so it may not feel super comfy embracing adjustments here — at least until Mercury stations direct on May 15. Try to remain as flexible as you can now, even if you feel like what’s familiar to you is changing. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2023

From the Old Farmer’s Almanac

Prepare for the Full Pink Moon—and the Paschal Full Moon!

April’s full Moon drifts into the sky on the night of Wednesday, April 5, reaching peak illumination at 12:37 A.M. EDT on the 6th! Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon is also the Paschal full Moon this year. Here’s everything you should know about the Moon this month, including facts, folklore, and Moon phase dates.

When to See the Full Moon in April 2023

Venture outside on the night of Wednesday, April 5, to catch a glimpse of April’s full Pink Moon. This full Moon actually reaches peak illumination at 12:37 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, which means that it will be at its peak on the night of April 5 in more westerly time zones.

For the best view of this lovely spring Moon, find an open area and watch as the Moon rises just above the horizon, at which point it will appear its biggest and take on a golden hue! (Find local Moon rise and set times here.)

Paschal Full Moon: The First Full Moon of Spring

This year, April’s full Moon is the first full Moon of the spring season, which began with the spring equinox on March 20, 2023. This means that April’s full Moon is the Paschal Full Moon—an important Moon to those who celebrate Easter, since Easter’s date depends on the date of the Paschal Full Moon.

Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon (i.e., the first full Moon of spring), which means that it will be celebrated this year on Sunday, April 9 (following the full Moon on April 5-6).

Why Is It Called the Pink Moon?

The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.

The Pink Moon

Although we wish this name had to do with the color of the Moon, the reality is not quite as mystical or awe-inspiring. In truth, April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.”

Thanks to this seasonal association, this full Moon came to be called the “Pink” Moon!

Alternative April Moon Names

In April Moon names, references to spring abound! Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin) and Moon When the Streams Are Again Navigable (Dakota) reference the melting ice and increased mobility of the early spring season, while Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit) and Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala) speak to the plant growth that will soon kick into high gear.

Other names refer to the reappearance of certain animals, including Moon When the Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs (Dakota), and Frog Moon (Cree). Along the same vein, Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe) notes the time to harvest sucker fish, which return to streams or lake shallows to spawn. According to legend, now is the time when this fish comes back from the spirit world to purify bodies of water and the creatures living in them. (This name may also be applied to the February Moon, to honor the sacrifice of the sucker fish in order to feed the Anishinaabe peoples, traditionally helping them to survive the winter.)

April Moon Facts and Folklore

A full Moon in April brings frost. If the full Moon rises pale, expect rain.

  • On April 20, 1972, the lunar module of Apollo XVI landed on the moon with astronauts John Young and Charles Duke aboard. Thomas Mattingly remained in orbit around the moon aboard the command module.
  • One day later, on April 21, 1972, Apollo XVI astronauts John Young and Charles Duke drove an electric car on the surface of the moon. It’s still up there along with some expensive tools and some film that they forgot.
  • According to folklore, the period from the full Moon through the last quarter of the Moon is the best time for killing weeds, thinning, pruning, mowing, cutting timber, and planting below-ground crops. Read more about Gardening by the Moon.

Full Pink Moon Video

Each month, we will explain the traditional names of the full Moon along with some interesting and insightful Moon facts. Click below to watch the video.

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April Best Days 2023

Below are the Best Days for activities, based on the Moon’s sign and phase in April.

For Planting:

  • Aboveground crops: 25, 26
  • Belowground crops: 7, 8, 16, 17

For Setting Eggs:

  • 4, 5, 13, 14

For Fishing:

  • 1–6, 20–30

See Best Days for more activities.

Moon Phases April 2023 – Printable Calendar

April 2023

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2
3 4 5 6 Full 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 New 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30

April 2023 Moon Details

Full Moon - Apr 2023
Full Moon
April 6
04:34 UTC
Last Quarter - Apr 2023
Last Quarter
April 13
09:11 UTC
New Moon - Apr 2023
New Moon
April 20
04:12 UTC
First Quarter - Apr 2023
First Quarter
April 27
21:20 UTC

From moongiant.com

The Full Moon for this month will occur early in the month on Thursday, April 6th. The New Moon will happen later in April on Thursday, April 20th.

April’s Full Pink Moon

April’s full moon is widely known as the Full Pink Moon, even though it doesn’t actually turn pastel pink as the name suggests. The Full Pink Moon’s name comes from the abundance of moss phlox, a common little pink flower that typically begins to spread across the ground in early spring. With that said, this creeping phlox is not the only thing that begins blooming during the Full Pink Moon.

In many Native American tribes, April’s full moon is associated with the bustling life and vibrant growth of spring. In Sioux culture, it’s named after the sprouting of red grass. The Comanche tribe called it the New Spring Moon, and both the Tlingit and Sioux tribes referred to it as the Budding Moon, after the new plants that begin to bud and sprout during spring. The Cherokee tribe even called it the Flower Moon (though that name is also sometimes used to refer to May’s full moon), and celebrated it for the growth of useful medicinal plants and magical herbs.

At the same time, April is a time when rivers and streams begin to fully thaw. Accordingly, the Shoshone tribe named April’s full moon the Full Melting Moon, and the Arapaho tribe called it the Moon Where Ice Breaks in the River. It was also known as the Fish Moon because of the fish that would begin to swim upstream during this time. The Cherokees believed that flowing water was under the control of a spirit called the Long Man, and so would perform rituals to honor him during the Full Pink Moon. An example of a ritual like this was the Knee Deep Dance, based off the movements of the Water Frog. The Assiniboine tribe also called April’s full moon the Frog Moon.

Water is not the only thing that starts to flow during the Full Pink Moon – this is also the time where maple sap begins to flow in earnest, marking the true beginning of the incredibly important sugar-making season. The Abenaki tribes called April’s full moon the Sugar Maker Moon, and the Ojibwe called it the Sugarbush Moon. The Ojibwe tribe would journey north to their spring camps to tap maple syrup and engage in spear fishing. Maple syrup was integral to Ojibwe culture: not only was it a crucial method of seasoning all their foods (they did not have access to salt at that time), but it also symbolized harmony within the community and with the forces of nature around them.

The Full Pink Moon also holds religious significance in other cultures. For example, in Islamic communities around the world, April’s full moon is celebrated as Bara’at Night, also known as the Night of Innocence. Muslims offer up prayers, asking God to absolve dead ancestors of their sins. They also prepare sweet desserts such as halwa or zarda and give it out to children, the needy, and other members of their community. Meanwhile, Christians call it the Paschal Moon, and celebrate the first Sunday after April’s full moon as Easter Sunday. It’s possible that the reason why the Easter Bunny brings eggs is because April’s full moon is also known as the Egg Moon, given that animals such as geese begin mating and laying eggs in spring.

Local Date and Time for April 2023 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
April 5, 2023
9:34pm PDT

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
April 5, 2023
10:34pm MDT

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
April 5, 2023
11:34pm CDT

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
April 6, 2023
12:34am EDT

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
April 6, 2023
5:34am BST

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
April 6, 2023
6:34am CEST

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
April 6, 2023
7:34am EEST

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
April 6, 2023
8:34am +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
April 6, 2023
10:04am IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
April 6, 2023
12:34pm +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
April 6, 2023
12:34pm AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
April 6, 2023
2:34pm AEST