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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?
March 25th is the Last Quarter and around the time we are celebrating the Spring Equinox, Ostara and the return of longer days.
Recall the Last Quarter is when the moon was recently Full and is now waning towards the New (Dark) Moon.
I intended on getting this out earlier in the month, because I posted on the Last Quarter back in February. Yet here we are again.
There must be something drawing my attention to this time of the month, to this time of the moon. What might the moon be trying to draw my attention towards?
As I wrote that last sentence a male Northern flicker was knocking outside my window - what is he telling me? I went outside to say hello of course. For those of you who know me well, know that I love flickers and in synchronicity they are my totem animal (according to The Medicine Wheel: Astrology of the Earth).
I believe Flicker and Moon are telling me to keep digging into the energies that create or perpetuate any bad habits that I am working through.
Again, last quarter of the moon is a good time to look at any cross-roads, work on ‘behind the scenes’ tasks, organization and research. Banishing, Letting Go, or Stopping Bad Habits.
How can this apply to the garden?
In the garden this may manifest as planting (or fall harvesting) of root vegetables and flowers with deep taproots. Today the moon is in Sagittarius, which represents the element fire as well as changing and harvesting. As mentioned last month this is a great time to be planting seeds.
Plants for the Moon Garden:
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) choose from a multitude of varieties to enjoy the flowers, greens and roots
Oaks - (Quercus spp) species and varieties can be found around the world, and are a mighty host to many, including the flicker
Carrots - (Daucus carota spp) sow seeds now (zone 8) let your roots settle and your shoots reach to the skies
Sources and Resources:
Coloring Book of Shadows (my favorite day planner)
The Moon Book by Sarah Gottesdiener
Farmers Almanac
More about Chicory here
Online links for reference - Shop local, Shop small business!
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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