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Moon Gardening
Since time immemorial our ancestors have lived, told time, fell in love, passed down stories and tended the gardens by the light of the moon. I would like to offer the opportunity to learn and engage with our only true and beloved satellite while digging in the soil and while walking other paths of our lives.
How does it work - different phases of the moon provide different energies for working in the garden (and all aspects of our lives) to support a specific task or goal.
This is related to but not exactly the same as planting by Astrological days. There is some overlap and you can do both concurrently or choose only one. In these posts I will focus on where the moon is in the sky and what energies that may bring you and your gardens.
The Moon, as you all know, directly affects our gravity and the tides. Did you realize it affects gravity on everything - all water on Earth; in our bodies and down to the water in single cells of plants and animals.
Where are we now?
Full Moon in Pisces
Culmination & Closure
When the moon is in Pisces - we can be painfully aware of emotions. With a second full moon in the month a 'Blue Moon' each of us can expect to feel all of our emotions even more powerful and raw.
Light will shine on wishful thinking and disappointments - of people or situations.
Tune in to your intuition and compassion for yourself and those you care for.
Also Mercury and Uranus are retrograde. Take a look at your chart and see what that means for you.
How can this apply to the garden?
Show gratitude towards your gardens that provided bounty so far this year. Tidy up the spent plants, rake in some fresh compost for new energy, sow fall crops to welcome in the Equinox.
Moon Garden Plant(s) of the Month
Amaranth - (Amaranthus spp.) a short lived perennial that brings a unique look and feel to the gardens. Comes in a variety of colors and form - try a few for fun.
Amaranth as an ally for health may stimulate growth and repair, reduce inflammation, prevent certain chronic diseases, boost bone strength, and lower blood pressure. It helps improve the immune system, reduce the appearance of varicose veins, and more.
See more of our favorites with Plant of The Week on IG @ecorestoreconsulting
Sources and Resources:
Coloring Book of Shadows (my favorite day planner)
The Moon Book by Sarah Gottesdiener
Time Passages app
We'moon 2023: An Astrological Moon Calendar
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Please join me in honoring the moon by accepting and celebrating what she has to offer. I look forward to learning more with all of you.
To regard this beautiful being in our solar system only as a resource, a trophy, a commodity to exploit for our benefit is beyond unfortunate and will only do us harm in the long run.
Moon Phases and their associations.
There are four primary phases, in some resources you may see as many as 9. Here I am introducing the most commonly seen. Please note this list of associations or attributes is not exhaustive, only a foundation to get us started on this journey together. Remember these apply to all aspects of life not just in the landscape.
New - Set New Intentions, Start Projects, Renew and Regenerate
First Quarter - Take Action, Increase Energy, Let things In
Full - Culmination, Complete and Fulfill
Last Quarter - Banishing, Let things Go
In addition to the phases there are periods of transition.
Waxing is the time between new & full; the first quarter
Waning is the time between full & new; the last quarter
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