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The Moon is the closest planet to earth and thus her gravitational pull on the surface of the earth, especially on the oceans, is significant. This gravitational pull causes the earth’s bulges and dictates the ebb and flow of our tides. The Moon’s path along the ecliptic determines our monthly cycles, and planting according to the Moon’s passage around the Sun and her various phases has always been a priority to those who understand astrological time as opposed to chronological time.
Planting by the Moon is produced by Louis van Aswegen, BSc (Agrc) (Hons) Horticulturae, astrologer of The Tradition and AORTA board member.
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Planting by the Moon in September 2010 |
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Written by Louis van Aswegen
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Moon in Gemini: air sign - flower day, barren, waning.
- During the Moon’s transit through barren signs it is best to do general maintenance of hard landscaping areas as well as weeding and pest control.
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Moon in Cancer: water sign - leaf day, fertile, waning.
- Harvest herb leaves for drying and preserving.
- Fertilizing during the waning phase will increase absorption and make it available for the plant during the next waxing phase.
- Mow the lawn and prune plants to decrease growth.
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Planting by the Moon in August 2010 |
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Written by Louis van Aswegen
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Moon in Aries: fire sign, fruit & seed day, waning.
- Harvest fruit and seed for drying and preserving.
- The lower water content during the waning phase reduces the drying time and the risk of rot setting in.
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Moon in Taurus: earth sign, root day, waning.
- Harvest roots for optimum quality and taste due to the higher water content.
- This also makes it ideal to do repotting and transplanting of established plants.
- Prepare soil and add compost or mulch.
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Planting by the Moon in July 2010 |
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Written by Louis van Aswegen
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Moon in Pisces: water sign, leaf day, fertile, waning.
- Harvest herb leaves for drying and preserving.
- Fertilizing during the waning phase will increase absorption and make it available for the plant during the next waxing phase.
- Mow the lawn and prune plants to decrease growth.
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Moon in Aries: fire sign, fruit & seed day, waning.
- Harvest fruit and seed for drying and preserving.
- The lower water content during the waning phase reduces the drying time and the risk of rot setting in.
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Planting by the Moon in June 2010 |
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Written by Louis van Aswegen
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Moon in Aquarius: air sign, flower day, waning.
- Prune, pinch and dead-head flowering plants to encourage increased flower development.
- Harvest flowers for drying and preserving.
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Moon in Pisces: water sign, leaf day, fertile, waning.
- Harvest herb leaves for drying and preserving.
- Fertilizing during the waning phase will increase absorption and make it available for the plant during the next waxing phase.
- Mow the lawn and prune plants to decrease growth.
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Planting by the Moon in May 2010 |
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Written by Administrator
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Moon in Sagittarius: fire sign - fruit & seed day, waning.
- Harvest fruit and seed for drying and preserving,
- The lower water content during the waning phase reduces the drying time and the risk for rot setting in.
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Moon in Capricorn: earth sign - root day, waning.
- Harvest roots for optimum quality and taste due to the higher water content,
- This also makes it ideal to do repotting and transplanting of established plants,
- Prepare soil and add compost or mulch.
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