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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.
For this new segment I will not likely post all of the below background info each month so bookmark the blog webpage or save this email to reference as needed.
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.
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, down to the single cells in plants and animals, and all water on Earth; in our bodies and the water in every cell of every living being.
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, Energy, Let things In
Full - Culmination, Complete and Fulfill
Last Quarter - Banishing, Let things Go
In addition to the phases there are the periods of transition.
Waxing is the time between new & full; the first quarter
Waning is the time between full & new; the last quarter*
I find the quarter reference to be a bit confusing because there are 2 not 4….more to learn for me as well!
Where are we now?
July 23 - first day in Leo, a fire sign.
Today is a Full Moon. A time for culmination and giving thanks.
How can this apply to the garden?
Think about the heat of the summer, your garden may be in full swing, do you have items to harvest for enjoying now and surplus to share or store for later in the year? This is also a good time to prune a bit, start with only damaged or diseased branches. We'll do more later in the year.
For some specific plants to consider this month see the pro-tip section below.
Sources and Resources:
Farmers Almanac
Planner for a Magical 2021 (my most favorite day planner)
The Moon Book by Sarah Gottesdiener
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