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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 for you all to learn more and engage with our only true and beloved satellite while digging in the soil and while walking other paths of your 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 Moon gardening, yet I will add tid-bits about which astrological sign we may be in at the time.
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?
While the Sun enters Scorpio today the 23rd, and the New moon in Scorpio on the 25th is a time when depth of perception becomes the norm. It is a time to transform yourself (not just for Halloween and Samhain) and give yourself permission to wander into something new. Everyone becomes much more aware of the mysteries of life. We are sensitive to the dark spaces within our own souls, and more tuned in - to deep connection with others around us.
~~ New Moon - Set New Intentions, Start Projects, Renew and Regenerate ~~
It's possible you will have a difficult time deciding whether your feelings are 'correct.' It pays to honor your feelings whatever they are; if you are feeling them, then of course they are valid.
Letting things move on becomes an act of letting things move through. Try not to look at things as ending - rather a passage, and an opening of space for new beginnings; be open to receiving new treasures. At this New Moon, take time for setting new intentions of new projects or new prospects aim to do this before Mars goes Retrograde on the 30th. That doesn't mean you have to bring your intentions to fruition by then - at least set them.
Mars is the ruler of power and success and may shadow big decisions in the arena of work or big business decisions so take time to really think things through.
How can this apply to the garden?
Transitioning from times of reflection to times of new intentions draws my attention to the permaculture principle of "Observe & Interact". I am observing what worked well and what did not work well and interacting with those elements to do things a little differently next season. For example a few garden beds and fruit trees that did not produce well need my attention earlier in the season, maybe a different approach to planting mixes and adding fresh compost.
Plants for the Moon Garden:
Marigold (Tagetes spp) There are more than 50 species of Marigolds . Enjoy these little pops of color for many months all around the gardens; consider them in your companion plantings to repel pests or herbal collection for teas or natural dyes. Seed collecting is very easy and fun & a great gift to share!
Sources and Resources:
Coloring Book of Shadows (my favorite day planner)
The Moon Book by Sarah Gottesdiener
The Herbal Academy
Time Passages app
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While you are learning more about the moon’s seasons, energy, power and spirit I ask that each of you also consider how you can help protect her - right now (and for some time really) there has been an assault on the moon. To regard this beautiful being in our solar system only as a resource, a thing to exploit for our benefit is beyond unfortunate and will only do us harm in the long run.
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.
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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