May 2024 Moon Phase Calendar

Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

Date Moon Phase
(Lunar Phase)
Moon Sign
Organs influenced by the Moon Sign
——
Surgery
Wed May 1 Last Quarter Moon Last Quarter AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Thu May 2 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AquariusAquarius

from 18:52

(6:52 pm)

PiscesPisces

Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Fri May 3 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Sat May 4 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces

from 20:41

(8:41 pm)

AriesAries

Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Sun May 5 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AriesAries Head, teeth, tongue, arteries Yes
Mon May 6 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AriesAries

from 21:42

(9:42 pm)

TaurusTaurus

Head, teeth, tongue, arteries Yes
Tue May 7 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent TaurusTaurus Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland Yes
Wed May 8 NEW MOON NEW MOON
at 03:21
TaurusTaurus

from 23:21

(11:21 pm)

GeminiGemini

Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland No
Thu May 9 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent GeminiGemini Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs
Fri May 10 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent GeminiGemini Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs
Sat May 11 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent
from 03:13 am

CancerCancer

Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary
Sun May 12 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent CancerCancer Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary
Mon May 13 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent
from 10:36 am

LeoLeo

Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation
Tue May 14 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent LeoLeo Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation
Wed May 15 First Quarter Moon First Quarter LeoLeo

from 21:33

(9:33 pm)

VirgoVirgo

Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation
Thu May 16 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous VirgoVirgo Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract
Fri May 17 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous VirgoVirgo Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract
Sat May 18 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous
from 10:23 am

LibraLibra

Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin
Sun May 19 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LibraLibra Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin
Mon May 20 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LibraLibra

from 22:34

(10:34 pm)

ScorpioScorpio

Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin
Tue May 21 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous ScorpioScorpio Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate
Wed May 22 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous ScorpioScorpio Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate
Thu May 23 FULL MOON FULL MOON
at 13:52
from 08:24 am

SagittariusSagittarius

Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum NO!
Fri May 24 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous SagittariusSagittarius Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Sat May 25 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous SagittariusSagittarius

from 15:36

(3:36 pm)

CapricornCapricorn

Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Sun May 26 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous CapricornCapricorn Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair Yes
Mon May 27 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous CapricornCapricorn

from 20:45

(8:45 pm)

AquariusAquarius

Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair Yes
Tue May 28 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Wed May 29 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Thu May 30 Last Quarter Moon Last Quarter
from 00:33 am

PiscesPisces

Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Fri May 31 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Attention:
Surgical operations are generally recommended during the Waning Moon, because human body is healing better after surgery.

However, try to avoid surgeries of the organs under the influence of the zodiac sign the Moon is in on the day of the surgery. These organs are more sensitive when the Moon is passing the sign they are affiliated with and their surgery is not recommended.

May 2024 Holidays and Observances Daily, Weekly, Month

As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers.

If you weren’t already eager to get outside and soak up everything Mother Nature has to offer, May has a multitude of holidays that will encourage you to appreciate the beauty of late spring.

May is National Wildflower Month, so it’s the perfect time to go on a nature walk in your area. Browse local greenery on Public Gardens Day, or relax at home with National Garden Meditation Day.

Of course, we have to take care of nature to enjoy its bounty. National Water a Flower Day reminds us to care for our beautiful blooms, and Plant Something Day encourages us to get involved and contribute to the good of our planet.

As much fun as you’ll have outside, take some time to reflect on how you feel on the inside, too.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it’s a great opportunity to tune into your emotions and ask your loved ones how they’re doing.

Additionally, May has several holidays that focus on mental health, including National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day, and National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.

Take a step back from the rat race and enjoy World Meditation Day, or release some energy while running around on National Play Outside Day.

Finally, don’t forget about this month’s headliners: Cinco de MayoMother’s Day and Memorial Day.

These fun, creative, and meaningful holidays will help you make the most of the spring season.

May 2024 Holidays and Observances

May 1

  • Agriculture and Labor Day
  • Law Day
  • Learn to Ride a Bike Day
  • Lei Day
  • May Day
  • National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
  • National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • National Interpreter Appreciation Day
  • National Loyalty Day
  • National Mother Goose Day
  • National Skilled Trades Day
  • School Principals’ Day
  • World Lyme Day

May 2

  • Baby Day
  • International Harry Potter Day
  • National Brothers and Sisters Day
  • National Life Insurance Day
  • National Play Your Ukulele Day
  • National Truffle Day
  • World Password Day
  • World Tuna Day

May 3

  • International Wild Koala Day
  • National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
  • National Chocolate Custard Day
  • National Garden Meditation Day
  • National Paranormal Day
  • National Public Radio Day
  • National Raspberry Popover Day
  • National Space Day
  • National Textiles Day
  • National Two Different Colored Shoes Day

May 4

  • Bird Day
  • International Firefighters Day
  • Kentucky Derby
  • National Fitness Day
  • National Orange Juice Day
  • National Pilates Day
  • National Play Outside Day
  • National Renewal Day
  • National Scrapbook Day
  • National Weather Observers Day
  • National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
  • Star Wars Day

May 5

  • Cinco de Mayo
  • International Midwives Day
  • Museum Lover’s Day
  • National Astronaut Day
  • National Cartoonists Day
  • National Concert Day
  • National Hoagie Day
  • National Lemonade Day
  • Sleep Apnea Awareness Day
  • World Laughter Day

May 6

  • Melanoma Monday
  • Great Lakes Awareness Day
  • National Herb Day
  • National Meeting Planners Appreciation Day
  • National Nurses Day
  • National Scrapbooking Day

May 7

  • National Asthma Day
  • National Barrier Awareness Day
  • National Cosmopolitan Day
  • National Foster Care Day
  • National Teacher Appreciation Day
  • National Tourism Day
  • World Asthma Day

May 8

  • National Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
  • National Have a Coke Day
  • National Receptionists Day
  • National Student Nurse Day
  • Truman Day
  • World Ovarian Cancer Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

May 9

  • Ascension Day
  • Make A Book Day
  • National Alphabet Magnet Day
  • National Butterscotch Brownie Day
  • National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
  • National Lost Sock Memorial Day
  • National Sleepover Day

May 10

  • Child Care Provider Day
  • National Clean Your Room Day
  • National Golf Day
  • National School Nurse Day
  • National Shrimp Day
  • National Small Business Day
  • Public Gardens Day
  • World Lupus Day

May 11

  • Brunch for Lunch Day
  • National Archery Day
  • National Babysitter’s Day
  • National Dog Mom’s Day
  • National Foam Rolling Day
  • National Miniature Golf Day
  • National Train Day
  • National Twilight Zone Day
  • World Fair Trade Day
  • World Migratory Bird Day

May 12

  • International Nurses Day
  • Mother’s Day
  • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day
  • National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
  • National Hospital Day
  • National Limerick Day
  • National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
  • National Nutty Fudge Day
  • World Topiary Day

May 13

  • International Hummus Day
  • National Apple Pie Day
  • National Frog Jumping Day
  • National Fruit Cocktail Day

May 14

  • Bond With Your Dog Day
  • International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
  • National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
  • National Dance Like A Chicken Day
  • National Decency Day

May 15

  • Bring Flowers to Someone Day
  • International Day of Families
  • National Chocolate Chip Day
  • National Nylon Stocking Day
  • Peace Officers Memorial Day
  • Straw Hat Day

May 16

  • National Barbecue Day
  • National Biographer’s Day
  • National Classic Movie Day
  • National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
  • National Drawing Day
  • National Love a Tree Day
  • National Mimosa Day
  • National Notebook Day
  • National Piercing Day
  • National Sea Monkey Day
  • Ride a Unicycle Day 

May 17

  • International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
  • Malcolm X Day
  • NASCAR Day
  • National Bike to School Day
  • National Bike to Work Day
  • National Cherry Cobbler Day
  • National Endangered Species Day
  • National Mushroom Hunting Day
  • National Pizza Party Day
  • National Walnut Day
  • Virtual Assistants Day
  • World Hypertension Day

May 18

  • Armed Forces Day
  • Global Accessibility Awareness Day
  • International Museum Day
  • National Cheese Soufflé Day
  • National Learn to Swim Day
  • National No Dirty Dishes Day
  • National River Cleanup Day
  • National Visit Your Relatives Day
  • Plant a Lemon Tree Day
  • Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day

May 19

  • National Devil’s Food Cake Day
  • Plant Something Day
  • Stepmother’s Day
  • World Baking Day
  • World Family Doctor Day
  • World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day

May 20

  • National Be A Millionaire Day
  • National High Heel Day
  • National Pick Strawberries Day
  • National Rescue Dog Day
  • National Streaming Day
  • National Women in Aerospace Day
  • World Bee Day

May 21

  • Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
  • National Memo Day
  • National Strawberries and Cream Day
  • National Talk Like Yoda Day
  • National Waitstaff Day
  • Pesach Sheni (evening of May 21 to nightfall on May 22)
  • World Meditation Day

May 22

  • Buy a Musical Instrument Day
  • Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
  • Harvey Milk Day
  • National Craft Distillery Day
  • National Maritime Day
  • National Solitaire Day
  • National Vanilla Pudding Day
  • Sherlock Holmes Day

May 23

  • International Chardonnay Day
  • National Lucky Penny Day
  • National Taffy Day
  • World Turtle Day 

May 24

  • Brother’s Day
  • National Asparagus Day
  • National Cooler Day
  • National Escargot Day
  • National Road Trip Day
  • National Scavenger Hunt Day
  • World Schizophrenia Awareness Day

May 25

  • Geek Pride Day
  • National Missing Children’s Day
  • National Italian Beef Day
  • National Tap Dance Day
  • National Wine Day
  • Towel Day
  • World Thyroid Day 

May 26

  • National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
  • National Family Fun Day
  • National Paper Airplane Day

May 27

  • Memorial Day
  • National Cellophane Tape Day
  • National Grape
  • National Grape Popsicle Day
  • National Sunscreen Day

May 28

  • Amnesty International Day
  • National Brisket Day
  • National Hamburger Day
  • Whooping Crane Day
  • World Blood Cancer Day
  • World Hunger Day

May 29

  • Mount Everest Day
  • National Alligator Day
  • National Flip Flop Day
  • National Paperclip Day
  • National Senior Health and Fitness Day
  • National Snail Day
  • World Otter Day

May 30

  • International Hug Your Cat Day
  • National Creativity Day
  • National Mint Julep Day
  • National Water a Flower Day
  • World Multiple Sclerosis Day

May 31

  • National Heat Awareness Day
  • National Macaroon Day
  • National Save Your Hearing Day
  • National Smile Day
  • World Parrot Day 

Weekly Observances in May 2024

  • April 28 to May 4: National Small Business Week
  • May 5 to 11: Be Kind to Animals Week, Women in Construction Week, Hurricane Preparedness Week, National Pet Week, National Wildflower Week
  • May 6 to May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 6 to 12: Children’s Book Week, National Nurses Week
  • May 13 to 19: American Craft Beer Week, Bike to Work Week, National Stuttering Awareness Week
  • May 15 to 21: National Vegetarian Week
  • May 19 to 25: National EMS Week, National Public Works Week, National Travel and Tourism Week

Monthly Observances in May 2024

  • ALS Awareness Month
  • American Cheese Month
  • American Wetlands Month
  • Arthritis Awareness Month
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Better Sleep Month
  • Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
  • Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
  • Brain Cancer Awareness Month
  • Building Safety Month
  • Celiac Awareness Month
  • Chip Your Pet Month
  • Clean Air Month
  • Family Wellness Month
  • Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
  • Gardening for Wildlife Month
  • Homeschool Awareness Month
  • International Drum Month
  • Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Latino Books Month
  • Lettuce Month
  • Lupus Awareness Month
  • Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
  • National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
  • National Asparagus Month
  • National Barbecue Month
  • National Bicycle Safety Month
  • National Blood Pressure Month
  • National Cancer Research Month
  • National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
  • National Foster Care Month
  • National Hamburger Month
  • National Inventors Month
  • National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
  • National Meditation Month
  • National Pet Month
  • National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
  • National Salad Month
  • National Salsa Month
  • National Strawberry Month
  • National Tennis Month
  • National Walking Month
  • National Wildfire Awareness Month
  • Pet Sitter Safety Month
  • Skin Cancer Awareness Month
  • Small Business Month
  • Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (May 15 – June 15)

Source: today.com

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May – List of International Days and Weeks

This information is from the United Nations website. The holiday date is below the holiday.

 

MAY PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES

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)

Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2024

Prepare for the Full Pink Moon!

You can see the full Moon in April on Tuesday, April 23. It reaches its brightest point at 7:49 P.M. Learn why we traditionally call it the “Pink Moon” and some fascinating facts and folklore.

When to See the Full Moon in April 2024

Venture outside on Tuesday, April 23, to catch a glimpse of April’s full Pink Moon. This full Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:49 p.m. Eastern Time.

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

Why Is It Called the Pink Moon?

The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from various sources, 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.

Although we wish the name “Pink Moon” 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 reference 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.

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 to feed the Anishinaabe peoples, traditionally helping them to survive the winter.)

All dates and times are Eastern Time. See our Moon Phase Calendar to customize times and dates to your location.

April Moon Phase Dates and Times

Last Quarter: April 1, 11:15 P.M. ET
New Moon: April 8, 2:21 P.M. ET
First Quarter: April 15, 3:13 P.M. ET
Full Moon: April 23, 7:49 P.M. ET

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.

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Ash Tree: February 18th – March 17th

Ash Tree: February 18th – March 17th

Ash Tree Buds

Source: tree2mydoor.com

  • Ogham Letter: Nion (N)
  • Symbolic Meaning: Master-ship, Growth, Power
  • Ruling Planet: The Sun & Neptune
  • Ruling Elements: Water & Fire
  • Season: Spring & Autumn
  • Corresponding Star Sign: Pisces / Aries

The third Lunar month is ruled by the Ash Tree. A large, relentless species that roots penetrate deep into the Earth. It’s strongly associated with the vertical link between otherworldly realms such as the underworld, middle earth, and the spiritual world. This gives it the status of the ‘World Tree’.

This tree that is linked to otherworldly realms is also medicinal, especially when it comes to treating childhood ailments. In Celtic Lore the tree is given the name of “Cradle of Life” and from it, remedies could be created that would cure children of their illnesses.

Part of the ash is used in protective rituals due to the energies believed to be held within the tree. Its leaves are thought to bring love and affluence.

Ash Tree Zodiac

Ash signs are empathetic, compassionate and very creative. They are in tune with nature and others around them and often look upon the world with an artistic perspective. They do well in careers of creativity. They constantly strive for self-growth and renewal they think freely without much care for what others may think of them. They are viewed as introverts but are often just immersed in their own world and people are intrigued with their enchanting personality.

Ash signs pair well with Willow and Reed signs.

Ash Tree Seeds

Source: learnreligions.com

In the Norse eddas, Yggdrasil, the world tree, was an Ash. The spear of Odin was made from the branch of this tree, which is also known by the Celtic name Nion, pronounced knee-un. This is one of three trees sacred to the Druids (Ash, Oak and Thorn), and this is a good month to do magic that focuses on the inner self. Associated with ocean rituals, magical potency, prophetic dreams and spiritual journeys, the Ash can be used for making magical (and mundane) tools — these are said to be more productive than tools made from other wood. If you place Ash berries in a cradle, it protects the child from being taken away as a changeling by mischievous Fae.

Ash Tree

Turn Your Clocks Ahead TONIGHT if Your Live in North America

March 10, 2024 at 2:00 AM Local Time

Monthly and Daily Posts

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March 2024 Moon Phase Details

Source: MoonGiant.com

Full Moon and New Moon for March 2024

Last Quarter - Mar 2024
Last Quarter
March 3
15:24 UTC
New Moon - Mar 2024
New Moon
March 10
09:00 UTC
First Quarter - Mar 2024
First Quarter
March 17
04:11 UTC
Full Moon - Mar 2024
Full Moon
March 25
07:00 UTC

The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Monday, March 25th*. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Sunday, March 10th.

March Full Worm Moon

March’s full moon is commonly called the Full Worm Moon. This is because of the earthworms that wriggle out of the ground as the earth begins to thaw in March. Here’s a little known fact about March’s full moon: it was called the Worm Moon only by Southern Native American tribes. In fact, there’s no way the Northern tribes would have ever called it the Worm Moon – and the reason why is fascinating.

Essentially, earthworms did not exist in Northern America. It would be literally impossible for Northern tribes to see worms popping up in March. All the earthworms you see in Northern America today are invasive species brought in by colonists. These earthworms were brought over either out of a misguided intent to help fertilize the soil, or as an accident along with transported plants or the soil used for ballast in ships. Little did the colonists know that during the last ice age, glaciers had spread so far across Canada and the northern parts of the United States that all earthworms had been completely wiped out.

When the deep ice melted 12,000 years ago, the native forests in those areas grew back and adapted to the loss of earthworms. The growth of these forests became dependent on a layer of duff, which is a compost layer comprised of decomposing leaves and other rotting organic matter. If you ever visit one of these native forests, you will be asked to clean your shoes and make sure it’s free of earthworm eggs. That’s because while it’s normally harmless everywhere else, earthworms will aggressively destroy the native forest’s duff layer by eating right through it.

This is why in Northern American tribes such as the Shawnee tribe, the Worm Moon is called the Sap Moon instead, as a reminder for the tribes that they can begin tapping maple syrup. In general, March’s full moon is known as a herald for the beginning of spring and new agricultural cycles. The Anglo-Saxons even used the Worm Moon as a way to predict the state of their crops. They called it the Storm Moon if it was stormy, which was a sign that their crops would fail. But if it was dry, they called it the Rugged Moon, an indication of a bounteous harvest.

One of its other names is the Chaste Moon, symbolizing the purity of early spring. The Pueblo tribe named it the Moon When the Leaves Break Forth, while in Shoshone culture it was known as the Warming Moon. Sometimes it is called the Crow Moon, after the crows and other birds that appear as winter draws to a close. Other times, it’s called the Crust Moon, because of the snow that becomes crusty when it thaws in the sun and freezes in the moonlight.

In India, March’s full moon is also seen as a symbol of the arrival of spring, and coincides with the festival of Holi. This is a riotous party where Indian communities all around the world engage in a huge water fight. Everyone goes out into the streets and sprays each other with colored water and powders, singing and dancing with strangers and loved ones alike. Playing and feasting together is a chance for you to repair relationships that have gone bad, reaffirming your existing social bonds as you move forward together into the new year.

Local Date and Time for March 2024 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
March 25, 2024
12:00am PDT

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
March 25, 2024
1:00am MDT

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
March 25, 2024
2:00am CDT

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
March 25, 2024
3:00am EDT

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
March 25, 2024
7:00am GMT

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
March 25, 2024
8:00am CET

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
March 25, 2024
9:00am EET

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
March 25, 2024
11:00am +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
March 25, 2024
12:30pm IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
March 25, 2024
3:00pm +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
March 25, 2024
3:00pm AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
March 25, 2024
6:00pm AEDT

*(SIDE NOTE: This would have been my father’s 90th and the date I brought Cleo home in 2009)

To All of Those Born in March HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Snow Moon: Full Moon in February 2024

Source: almanac.com

Got your snow shovels ready? February’s full Snow Moon reaches its peak on Saturday, February 24, 2024! It’s also a micromoon! How is that different from a supermoon? Why is it called the full Snow Moon? Find out in our February Moon Guide!

When to See the Full Moon in February 2024

February’s full Snow Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:30 A.M. EST on Saturday, February 24. It will be below the horizon at this time, so for the best view of this Moon, look for it starting the night before or later on Saturday; it will drift above the horizon in the east around sunset and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight. See when the Moon will be visible in your area.

February Micromoon

February’s full Moon is a “Micromoon” this year. Think of this term as the opposite of a “Supermoon.” It simply means that the full Moon is at its farthest point from Earth (not the nearest point). In astronomical terms, we call this “apogee.” Specifically, February’s Micro full Moon is about 252,225 miles from Earth.

Why is the Moon nearer or farther (in this instance) from Earth? Simple: The Moon orbits Earth in an elliptical path. One side is nearer to Earth, and one side is farther. This distance affects the Moon’s size and brightness, although it’s probably not visible to the naked eye. The perceived size of the Moon from Earth is more related to the “Moon Illusion” and how close the Moon appears to the horizon; in this case, it’s high above the horizon, so it may not appear to loom over us the way it appears when it’s near the horizon.

Why Is It Called the Snow 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 just to the full Moon itself.

The Snow Moon

The explanation behind February’s full Moon name is a fairly straightforward one: it’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver, who had visited with the Naudowessie (Dakota), wrote that the name used for this period was the Snow Moon, “because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter.”

Alternative February Moon Names

Names for this month’s Moon have historically had a connection to animals. The Cree traditionally called this the Bald Eagle Moon or Eagle Moon. The Ojibwe Bear Moon and Tlingit Black Bear Moon refer to the time when bear cubs are born. The Dakota also call this the Raccoon Moon; certain Algonquin peoples named it the Groundhog Moon, and the Haida named it Goose Moon.

Another theme of this month’s Moon names is scarcity. The Cherokee names of Month of the Bony Moon and Hungry Moon give evidence to the fact that food was hard to come by at this time.

Moon Phases for February 2024

All dates and times listed below are Eastern Standard Time. See the Almanac’s Moon Phase Calendar for times in your city/state.

February Moon Phase Dates and Times

Last Quarter: February 2, 6:18 P.M.
New Moon: February 9, 5:59 P.M.
First Quarter: February 16, 10:01 A.M.
Full Moon: February 24, 7:30 A.M.

 

Best Days in February 2024

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

For Planting…
…Aboveground crops: 10, 11
…Belowground crops: 2, 3, 29

For Setting Eggs
18, 25-27

For Fishing
9-24

→ See all our Best Days for various activities.

Moon Facts and Folklore

On February 6, 1971, Alan Shepard became the first man to hit a golf ball on the Moon.

Did you know that the Moon’s diameter is 2,160 miles? This is less than the width of the United States (approximately 3,000 miles), and 0.27 of Earth’s diameter (7,926 miles).

Wolves have howled at the Moon for centuries, yet it is still there.

And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the Moon.
—Edward Lear, English poet (1812-88)

Moon Phases Printable Calendar for February 2024

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

Source: en.tutiempo.net

February Monthly Posts

We just found out the company Big Dawg works is changing how they will be paying him starting tomorrow at 12:00 AM CST. Since I do all the paperwork and computer stuff it means a long night for me figuring this out before we leave around 6:30 AM CST tomorrow. So, I will try to get all the monthly posts up no later than this Sunday evening. I am very sorry for the delay, but his job is what pays our bills, food on the table, vet bills, etc. to keep our household going I unfortunately need to put that first this evening. I hope you understand. Thank you very much for your patience

Celtic Tree Month – Rowan: January 21 – February 17

Source: tree2mydoor.com

Ogham Letter: Luis (L)

Symbolic Meaning: Courage, Protection, Connection

Ruling Planet: The Sun

Ruling Elements: Fire

Season: Spring & Autumn

Corresponding Star Sign: Aquarius / Pisces

The second lunar month is ruled by that of the Rowan Tree. Another tree associated with a powerful, feminine connection, the small, deciduous rowan is praised for its beauty and hardiness. A strong symbol of courage, protection and connection.

The rowan tree can take root almost anywhere it wants but prefers to grow and thrive in greater heights giving it the name of the ‘Lady of the Mountain’. Even though it looks delicate, up here it will thrive in harsh conditions and always come out stronger on the other side.

The Rowan is deeply rooted in psyche and philosophy. It is thought to open the mind, improve psychic powers and inspire those who come into contact with it.

The tree has a positive presence and its protective abilities are used to keep evil spirits at bay. Branches of the rowan were hung around doors to keep those inside safe from wrongdoings.

The Celts thought that the rowan berries possessed magical powers. The bright red berries are a sign of protection. Red being the most protective colour. They are a great source of vitamin C and were used to treat scurvy.

Find out more about Rowan Tree Symbolism here.

Rowan Tree Zodiac

People born under the Rowan Tree are quietly influential and aloof. They are idealists and individuals, often feeling misunderstood. They have the natural ability to transform a situation making those around feel comfortable but don’t be fooled by their calm, collected demeanour as inside they are burning bright with a passion for change. They’re diplomatic and great listeners, always respecting others beliefs making them great leaders. It is the philosophical sign in the Celtic zodiac.

Rowan signs pair well with Ivy and Hawthorn.

Source: LearnReligions.com

The Rowan Moon is associated with Brighid, the Celtic goddess of hearth and home. Honored on February 1, at Imbolc, Brighid is a fire goddess who offers protection to mothers and families, as well as watching over the hearthfires. This is a good time of year to perform initiations (or, if you’re not part of a group, do a self-dedication). Known by the Celts as Luis (pronounced loush), the Rowan is associated with astral travel, personal power, and success. A charm carved into a bit of a Rowan twig will protect the wearer from harm. The Norsemen were known to have used Rowan branches as rune staves of protection. In some countries, Rowan is planted in graveyards to prevent the dead from lingering around too long.

January PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES

January PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES

JAN. 1: Hag’s Day – honoring the goddess as She Who Transforms
Day of Ishtar ( Inanna, Ashtart, Ashtaroth, Ashtoreth, Anat, Astarte, Anaitgis, Atar, Isis): Goddess of Love & Battle.

JAN. 2-3: Feast of Old to Greek Goddess Hekate – who guides all through transitions and crisis.

JAN. 6: Triple Goddess Day—honoring the Goddess as the Three-In-One;
Day of the Lord of the Dance – honoring Shiva, seeking his aid for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and also for a spouse if desired.

JAN. 9: Festival of Isis: Mother Goddess, Great Goddess, Throne of Egypt

JAN. 16: Festival of Ganesh: God of Success

JAN. 17-18 Tu B’Shevat – Jewish Festival of Trees, celebrated with tree plantings and orchard blessings. Originally honored Old Canaanite-Hebrew Goddess Asherah.

JAN. 17-19 Feast of Fate – Ruler of Past, present, and Future, honoring Goddess as Moirai (old Greek), Norns (Old Norse), Coatlicue (Aztec), Pachamama (Inca), Manat (Old Arabic-Sufi) & Providence (Christian).

JAN. 18: Day of Danu – Celebrating the Great Mother Goddess who Shows the Way.

JAN. 23: Egyptian Day of Hathor: Goddess of Love, Tombs and the Sky.

JAN. 24-Feb 1 Sementivae – Old Roman festival of sowing, honoring Earth Goddess Terra (Greek Gaia), Grain Goddess Ceres (Greek Demeter), and Seed Goddess Proserpina (Greek Persephone).

January 2024 Zodiac Horoscpoes

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/aries-Aries-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1334.html

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/taurus-Taurus-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1333.html

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/gemini-Gemini-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1332.html

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/cancer-Cancer-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1331.html

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/leo-Leo-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1330.html

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/virgo-Virgo-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1329.html

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/libra-Libra-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1328.html

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/scorpio-Scorpio-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1327.html

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/sagittarius-Sagittarius-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1326.html

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/capricorn-Capricorn-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1325.html

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/aquarius-Aquarius-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1324.html

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

https://www.thehoroscope.co/horoscope-articles/pisces-Pisces-January-2024-Monthly-Horoscope-1323.html

Gardening Moon Calendars – January 2024

Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

January 2024 – 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.

Tropical zodiac (Astrological)

Date
2024
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

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

Jan 1
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)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
Jan 2
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
VirgoVirgo
Jan 3
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
VirgoVirgo

until 00:47
flower Days
from 00:47

LibraLibra

Jan 4
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)

flower Days
LibraLibra
Jan 5
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
LibraLibra

until 12:40
leaf Days
from 12:40

ScorpioScorpio

Jan 6
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)

leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
Jan 7
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
ScorpioScorpio

until 21:09
fruit Days
from 21:09

SagittariusSagittarius

Jan 8
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)

fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
Jan 9
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
SagittariusSagittarius
Jan 10
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
SagittariusSagittarius

until 01:34
root Days
from 01:34

CapricornCapricorn

Jan 11
Thu
NEW MOON
at 11:57
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
Jan 12
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
CapricornCapricorn

until 03:02
flower Days
from 03:02

AquariusAquarius

Jan 13
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
AquariusAquarius
Jan 14
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
AquariusAquarius

until 03:29
leaf Days
from 03:29

PiscesPisces

Jan 15
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)

leaf Days
PiscesPisces
Jan 16
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
PiscesPisces

until 04:49
fruit Days
from 04:49

AriesAries

Jan 17
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)

fruit Days
AriesAries
Jan 18
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)

fruit Days
AriesAries

until 08:12
root Days
from 08:12

TaurusTaurus

Jan 19
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)

root Days
TaurusTaurus
Jan 20
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)

root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 13:58
flower Days
from 13:58

GeminiGemini

Jan 21
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)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
Jan 22
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)

flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 21:51
leaf Days
from 21:51

CancerCancer

Jan 23
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)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Jan 24
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)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Jan 25
Thu
FULL MOON
at 17:53
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 07:37
fruit Days
from 07:37

LeoLeo

Jan 26
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)

fruit Days
LeoLeo
Jan 27
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)

fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 19:12
root Days
from 19:12

VirgoVirgo

Jan 28
Sun

MoonOppositionSaturn

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)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

root Days
VirgoVirgo
Jan 29
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)

root Days
VirgoVirgo
Jan 30
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
VirgoVirgo

until 08:05
flower Days
from 08:05

LibraLibra

Jan 31
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)

flower Days
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.

Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical)

Date
2024
Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase
Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

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

Jan 1
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
LeoLeo
Jan 2
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
LeoLeo

until 12:58
root Days
from 12:58

VirgoVirgo

Jan 3
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
VirgoVirgo
Jan 4
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
VirgoVirgo
Jan 5
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
VirgoVirgo

until 01:16
flower Days
from 01:16

LibraLibra

Jan 6
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
LibraLibra
Jan 7
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
LibraLibra

until 10:31
leaf Days
from 10:31

ScorpioScorpio

Jan 8
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
ScorpioScorpio
Jan 9
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
ScorpioScorpio

until 15:41
fruit Days
from 15:41

SagittariusSagittarius

Jan 10
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
SagittariusSagittarius
Jan 11
Thu
NEW MOON
at 11:57
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 17:34
root Days
from 17:34

CapricornCapricorn

Jan 12
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
CapricornCapricorn
Jan 13
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
CapricornCapricorn

until 18:04
flower Days
from 18:04

AquariusAquarius

Jan 14
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
AquariusAquarius
Jan 15
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
AquariusAquarius

until 19:07
leaf Days
from 19:07

PiscesPisces

Jan 16
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
PiscesPisces
Jan 17
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
PiscesPisces

until 22:03
fruit Days
from 22:03

AriesAries

Jan 18
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)

fruit Days
AriesAries
Jan 19
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
AriesAries
Jan 20
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
AriesAries

until 03:22
root Days
from 03:22

TaurusTaurus

Jan 21
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
TaurusTaurus
Jan 22
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
TaurusTaurus

until 10:52
flower Days
from 10:52

GeminiGemini

Jan 23
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)

flower Days
GeminiGemini
Jan 24
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
GeminiGemini

until 20:16
leaf Days
from 20:16

CancerCancer

Jan 25
Thu
FULL MOON
at 17:53
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Jan 26
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)

leaf Days
CancerCancer
Jan 27
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
CancerCancer

until 07:31
fruit Days
from 07:31

LeoLeo

Jan 28
Sun

MoonOppositionSaturn

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)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

fruit Days
LeoLeo
Jan 29
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
LeoLeo

until 20:14
root Days
from 20:14

VirgoVirgo

Jan 30
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
VirgoVirgo
Jan 31
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
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.

Full Moon and New Moon for January 2024

Last Quarter - Jan 2024
Last Quarter
January 4
03:30 UTC
New Moon - Jan 2024
New Moon
January 11
11:57 UTC
First Quarter - Jan 2024
First Quarter
January 18
03:52 UTC
Full Moon - Jan 2024
Full Moon
January 25
17:54 UTC

 

 

 

 

 

January 2024 Moon Details

The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Thursday, January 25th. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Thursday, January 11th.

January Full Moon Name

The very first full moon of the year is known in many cultures as the Full Wolf Moon, which is appropriate given the deep, ancient ties between wolves and January’s full moon. For instance, the Gaelic word for January, Faoilleach, comes from the term for wolves, faol-chù, even though wolves haven’t existed in Scotland for centuries. The Saxon word for January is Wulf-monath, or Wolf Month. Meanwhile, the festival of the Japanese wolf god, Ooguchi Magami, is held in January. The Seneca tribe links the wolf so strongly to the moon, they believe that a wolf gave birth to the moon by singing it into the sky. Just why are wolves so strongly associated with January’s full moon?

The most obvious answer is because wolves are much louder and more noticeable in January, which is when breeding season begins. Wolves begin to howl more frequently and aggressively to establish their territory, threatening neighbors and enemies alike to stay far away from their breeding grounds. A small pack of wolves may even try to make themselves seem like a larger pack by howling together. While a lone wolf can sustain a howl for the duration of a single breath, an entire pack may howl in unison for longer than two minutes during breeding season.

While it makes sense for the haunting howls of wolves to be more memorable during January, how did wolves come to be associated with the full moon itself? Everyone is familiar with the iconic image of a wolf raising its head and howling at the full moon – but do wolves actually sing to the moon? While that might be a romantic idea, there’s no scientific evidence that links wolves to the lunar cycle. Humans may have begun to associate wolves with the moon simpy because they are nocturnal animals that are very active at night. In addition, wolves do raise their heads in the direction of the sky so their howls can travel over far distances to reach their pack mates as they roam. Instead of singing to the moon, they’re actually singing to their friends.

In fact, wolves are so well-known for their tight-knit communities that the Sioux tribe called January’s full moon the Moon Where Wolves Run Together. The wolf is often seen as a symbol of loyalty and protection in many cultures. The Wolf Moon is the perfect time for you to reach out to loved ones and reaffirm your connections, in preparation for deepening your bonds and taking on new challenges together over the upcoming year.

That said, lone wolves are also entirely capable of overcoming hostile conditions on their own with their resourcefulness. According to Celtic mythology, the wolf is infused with lunar power, which refers to its ability to sniff out hidden insights or knowledge, and to detect unexpected sources of danger. In some legends, the wolf even swallows the sun so the wolf can bask in the moon’s overflowing lunar power! The Full Wolf Moon is a great time for you to plan out clever ways to achieve your goals for the upcoming year. Trust your wolfish instincts when it comes to decisions, but also be tenacious in searching for useful knowledge that will help you realize your masterplan.

Local Date and Time for January 2024 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
January 25, 2024
9:54am PST

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
January 25, 2024
10:54am MST

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
January 25, 2024
11:54am CST

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
January 25, 2024
12:54pm EST

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
January 25, 2024
5:54pm GMT

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
January 25, 2024
6:54pm CET

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
January 25, 2024
7:54pm EET

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
January 25, 2024
9:54pm +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
January 25, 2024
11:24pm IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
January 26, 2024
1:54am +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
January 26, 2024
1:54am AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
January 26, 2024
4:54am AEDT

Moon Phases Calendar January 2024 – Printable

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