MOON GARDENING and OTHER ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOON SIGNS

 

Moon of initiative and action
Energetic and fiery

Suitable energy for taking on challenges, participating in competitions, performing daring feats, arduous exercises, physical work, to begin new ventures, or to perform action for its own sake. Purchase of sporting gear, protective gear, hats, tools, stoves, firewood, machinery, cars, bikes, leather objects. The mood is decisive, enterprising, impulsive, militant, spirited, visionary. Honest, direct expression of feelings, strong instinct, but somewhat insensitive. Beware of emotional extremes, head strong, bossy, uncompromising attitudes, lack of empathy, antagonism, aggression, selfishness.

Aries Moon in the garden

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Tees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Aries, and also with Mars, Aries’ traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of action, assertion and conflicts. So, for instance, plants with thorns and prickles that they use as weapons against predators. Or plants with hot or acrid or sharp taste etc.

In the garden Fiery Aries is traditionally considered too hot, dry and barren for growing anything. Its energy is very suitable instead for cultivating, general maintenance and harvesting, throughout the cycle, as well as pruning, pest control and weeding, best done after the Last Quarter.
Plants sown with the Moon in Aries will soon go to seed, due to this Sign’s notorious impatience. Suitable only for early crops.

Activity, even of the strenuous sort, is the key word for Aries. So find something to do in the garden, no time for procrastination. Some of your stresses and anxieties may find a useful outlet rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty.

Edible Plants: Capers, Onions, Peppers, Radishes, Thorny Berry Bushes, like Barberry.

Healing Herbs/Plants: Some of the medicinal herbs associated with Aries are anti-inflammatory, or are used to reduce fevers o heal wounds. Some others can be used to treat headaches and migraines; or ease muscles pain and help in the healing of sports injures, Aries and Mars ruling the head and the body musculature.
Basil, Betony, Burdock, Cayenne Peppers, Chervil, Coriander, Garlic, Gentian, Got u-Kola, Horseradish, Lichens, Mustard, Nettle, Peppermint, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Tarragon, Tobacco, Turmeric, Wormwood.

Trees: Hawthorn, Holly, Tamarind.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Bryoni, Cactus Flowers, Geranium, Hollyhocks, Honeysuckle, Hops, Impatiens, Red Flowers in general, Thistle, Tiger Lilies.

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Moon of contemplation and contentment
Loyal and sensual*******

Suitable energy for practical activities, making money, business, building, engineering, woodworking, sculpting, pottery, cooking, massage, healing, meditating, contemplating, being still and content, artistic, sensual. All pleasurable activities. Purchase of beautiful objects, furniture, furnishings, clothes, flowers, art works, jewellery, land. Slow, deliberate action, motivated by the desire for security and ease. Determination, use of will power. Affectionate, sensual display of feelings, supportive and loyal. Beware of laziness, self indulgence, stubbornness, intolerance, prejudice, jealousy.

Taurus Moon in the garden

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Tees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Taurus, and also with Venus, Taurus’ traditional Ruler, the archetypal goddess of love, pleasure, beauty, harmony. All plants that make the garden beautiful, cheerful and sweet smelling, and those whose fruit are pleasant and mild tasting belong to Venus and the Signs she rules.

In the garden Earthy Taurus is considered a fairly productive Sign, especially suitable for Root Crops, like potatoes and carrots, helping to strengthen the root system and to make plants sturdier. It is also a great Sign for `Flowering Bubs and other ornamental plants.
Great time to be lazy in the garden too, lull in a hammock and watch the grass grow.

Edible Plants: Mushrooms, many fruit of a red colour, like Blackberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Strawberries, also Apples, Plums, Tomatoes. Almonds too.

Healing Herbs: Some of the medicinal herbs associated with Taurus are suitable to treat kidney ailments, like Black Currants, Elderberry, Sassafras, etc. Or to soothe a sore throat, like Black Currants, Burdock, Golden Seal, Licorice, Peppermint, Willow. Also Taurus herbs are Catnip, Fenugreek, Lavender, Lovage, Mother of Thyme, Slippery Elm, Strawberries Leaves, Vervain.

Trees: Almond, Apple, Birch, Plum, Red Cherry, Sandalwood. Also flowering Trees.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Columbine, Daisy, Foxglove, Mallow, Periwinkles, Poppy, Primrose, Primula, Rose, Sundews, Violet.

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GEMINI, Moon of mental flexibility and communication
Inquisitive and social

Suitable energy for traveling, studying, researching, reading, writing, teaching, moving, walking, running, advertising, talking, brain storming, contact with siblings, computer work, accounting, graphic designing, artistic skills. Purchase of books, magazines, school gear, cars, bikes, art equipment. Quick action, rapid response, motivated by present circumstances and the curiosity to know. Adaptable mental energy. Friendly, sisterly, brotherly feelings, independent, needing change and variety. Beware of inconstancy, nervousness, irritability, mental games, gossips, double dealings, cold intellectualism, superficiality.

Gemini Moon in the garden

Like an other Air Signs, Aquarius,in the garden Gemini is considered too dry and barren for growing anything. Its energy is suitable for cultivating, general maintenance and harvesting. Also suitable for pest control, weeding, and pruning, especially after the Last Quarter Phase.

Today the energy could be right for designing the garden, for parties and get-togethers, with friends and siblings. Also to go for long walks through gardens, roads, beaches, forests, nature, opening the lungs, strengthening limbs and clearing the mind.

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Gemini, and also with Mercury, Gemini’s traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of intelligence, movement, adaptability, cunning. Plants with finely divided leaves, like carrots, fennel etc, because they resemble Mercury and Gemini Airy nature. Also associated with Gemini are those medicinal plants that are helpful for healthy brain function, the nervous system and speech. As well as healing plants for improving lung function, arms and hands mobility.

Edible Plants: Carrots, Fennel, Parsnips.

Healing Herbs: Caraway, Dill, Parsley, Fennel, Coltsfoot, Hyssop, Anise, Lemon Balm, Mullein, Marjoram, Tancy, Vervain, Lavender, Mandrake, Horebound, Licorice, Ferns.

Trees: the trees sacred to Mercury are those with airy, open canopies, also those with winged seeds, like the Elm. And some that have different texture/colour on the top and the underside of the leaves; or that display not one but two crowns (double nature of Gemini). Hazel, Elms etc.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Elecampane, Mosses, Maiden Hair Ferns, Orchids, Chrysanthemum, Lilacs, Azalea.

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CANCER, Moon of nurture and imagination
Caring and home maker

Suitable energy for home making, looking after the children, nursing the sick, care taking, budgeting, op. shopping, feeding the hungry, cleaning, doing the laundry, recycling, storytelling, creative writing, fantasy or history reading, teaching, psychic insight, intuition. Purchase of children’s clothes, house hold items, blankets, antiques, houses and real estate. Action motivated by sympathetic response and the need to stick to what is familiar and safe. Self protective, reserved in display of feelings, caring. Beware of excessive mothering, dependency, personal bias, emotional manipulation, fear.

Cancer Moon in the garden

Cancer is a Water Sign and one of the most fertile of all Signs. Everything should do well when planted in Cancer, if the Moon is in the right phase.
Cancer is also suitable for propagating cuttings, grafting and deep irrigation.

Today the energy could be right for many activities in the garden, to make our home life more productive, self sufficient and thrifty; thus fostering cooperation and a sense of belonging too.

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Cancer, and also with the Moon, Cancer’s traditional Ruler, the archetypal goddess of nurturing, fertility, home making, family and the sacred connection with our ancestors. The moon governing the tides is traditionally associated with all plants with a high water content, like Lettuce, Cucumbers, Celery, for instance. Also plants like Cereals and Rice, staple food for billions of people on earth, the Moon being the Great nurturing Mother of All. As well as plants, medicinal and otherwise, that produce a milky sap; medicinal herbs/plants used to soothe the stomach and improve digestion; and those that have a beneficial effect on women fertility, the health of the womb and breast, and,of course, those helpful in pregnancy and during delivery.

Edible Plants: Lettuce, Cucumbers, Melons (Water Melons, Rock Melon), Water Cress, Celery.

Healing Herbs: Ginseng, Papaya leaf, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemon Balm, Bay, Parsley, Aloe, Celery, Slippery Elm Bark, Evening Primrose.

Trees: Laurel and all trees that produce an abundance of blossoms, like the Cherry Tree. Also those that reproduce easily by cutting or seed dispersion.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: White Roses and all White Flowers, Morning Glories, Water Lily, Lotus, Southern Magnolia, Jasmine, Melon Flowers. Flowers that open up around Full Moon time are also naturally associated with the Moon, like the Datura sweet smelling and dangerous Devil’s Trumpets, known in India as Moon Flowers. This common name is also used for numerous other flowering plants that bloom during the night, from evening to dawn, like the Evening Primrose; the Crimson Red Nymphaea (Lotus) the Night Gladiolus; the Night Jasmine; the Casablanca Lily, fragrant flowers used for wedding bouquets and in perfumery; the Moon Flower of family Ipomonea (same as Morning Glory), beautiful large white flowers; Lady of the Night; Princess of the Night; Some Cactus and Succulent Flowers, all night blooming.

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LEO, Moon of creativity and passion
Warm and fun loving

Suitable energy for creative work, especially of the visual type, display, fun, joy, drama, theatre, inspiration, organization, leisure, pleasure, vacation, spending fun times with the children, being a child again, love making, romance, passion. Purchase of jewelry, gold, precious objects, luxury items, cats. Action motivated by spontaneous need for self expression. Dramatic display of generous feelings, warm-hearted, loyal, passionate, but somewhat egotistic. Beware of domineering and controlling attitudes, ego inflation, extremes of passion, exaggeration, arrogance, pride.

Leo Moon in the garden

Like all other Fire Signs in the garden Leo is considered too dry and barren for growing anything. Its energy is suitable for cultivating, general maintenance and harvesting. Also suitable for pest control, weeding, and pruning, best done after the Last Quarter Phase.

Today the energy could be right for being creative in the garden: painting, sculpting, playing music, performing garden plays, landscaping, designing, introducing decorative features and ornamental objects.
Of course also Garden Parties. Or, weather permitting, just basking in the sun, preferably in a hammock or really comfy easy chair.

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Leo, and also with the Sun, Leos traditional Ruler, giver of Life and Light. Medicinal Herbs and Plants associate with Sun/Leo are those that strengthen the heart and aid circulation. Also immune system boosters and all plants rich in vitamins. And herbs traditionally used to treat eye diseases or to improve vision too. * and
  

Edible Plants: Citrus Fruit, in particular Oranges. Also orange or yellow vegetables, like Peppers, Capsicums, Carrots.

Healing Herbs: Borage, Ginger, Hawthorn, Motherwort, Eyebright, Terragon.

Trees: the upright distinguished, noble Ash is often associated with the Sun and Leo. This is a tall tree often towering over smaller trees in the forest. They have a fairly open canopy that lets a lot of sunlight through, thus allowing a rich vegetation to thrive beneath. Trees with strong horizontal roots and arched crowns also belong to the Sun.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Orange Flowers in general, Sunflower, Marigold, Celandine, Passion Flower, Asters, Larkspurs, Dahlias, Heliotropes, Citrus Flowers, Henna.

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VIRGO, Moon of humility and craftsmanship
Purifying and healing

Suitable energy for general and menial work, in particular jobs that require attention to details and great patience, crafts, knitting, sewing, cooking, mending, cleaning, nursing, volunteering, accounting, studying, researching, testing, purifying, collecting, classifying, putting order into chaos. Purchase of craft materials and tools, collectibles, pets. Action motivated by practical needs, daily routine, taking care of the body learning to discriminate and to perfect. Timid expression of feeling, sometimes prickly, always helpful at the practical level. Beware of hyper-criticism, a calculating attitude, lack of grace, inhibitions, phobias, hypochondria, feelings of unworthiness.

Virgo Moon in the garden

Despite the earthy nature and the ear of corn in the Maiden’s left hand Earthy Virgo is said to be barren, and by most is considered unsuitable for growing. Plants will supposedly grow spindly, tough and woody if planted on the Virgo Moon.
Like other writers though I feel that Virgo should be considered Productive, as the other Earth Signs Taurus and Capricorn, in regard to those Herbs and Plants with proven medicinal and healing properties. This because Virgo is always been associated with hygiene and healing.
The Sign is also great for tidying up the garden and work bee days. Virgo‘s energy is also great for cultivating, general maintenance, fertilizing and harvesting, the latter better after the full moon. Also suitable for pest control, weeding, and pruning, best done after the Last Quarter Phase.

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Virgo, and also with Mercury, Virgo’s traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of intelligence, movement, adaptability, cunning. Plants with finely divided leaves, like carrots, fennel etc, are associated with Virgo and Gemini, because they resemble Mercury’s Airy nature. Also identified with Virgo are those medicinal plants helpful for healthy function of the brain, the nervous system and for speech related issues. As well as healing plants for improving lung function, and bowels health and regularity.

Edible Plants: Cereal Plants, Whet, Barley, Oats, Rye, Millet, Carrots, Fennel, Parsnips.

Healing Herbs: Caraway, Dill, Parsley, Fennel, Coltsfoot, Hyssop, Anise, Lemon Balm, Mullein, Marjoram, Tancy, Vervain, Lavender, Mandrake, Horebound, Licorice, Ferns. Healing Herbs traditionally collected by the road side where they grow like humble weeds are also sacrd to Virgo: example Dandelion, Wild Fennel.

Trees: the trees sacred to Mercury (and therefore Virgo and Gemini) are those with airy, open canopies, also those with winged seeds, like the Elm. And some that have different texture/colour on the top and the underside of the leaves; or that display not one but two crowns (double nature of Gemini). Hazel, Elms etc.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Grasses and Sedges. Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Elecampane, Mosses, Maiden Hair Ferns, Orchids, Chrysanthemum, Lilacs, Azalea.

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LIBRA, Moon of justice and harmony
Cooperative and artistic

Suitable energy for sharing, decorating, being artistic, holding meeting, conflict resolution, diplomatic missions, weddings, engagements, parties, gifts, fantasy reading, falling in love, hairdressing, making oneself beautiful. Purchase of articles of clothing, cosmetics, furnishings, flowers, jewellery, art equipment. Action motivated by the desire to meet others half way, to be fair, to agree and harmonize. Amiable display of feeling, seeking equality, idealistic, cooperative. Beware of indecisiveness, lack of assertion, wishy-washy attitudes, peace at any cost syndrome, vanity, self indulgence.

Libra Moon in the garden

In the garden Libra, unlike the other two Air Signs, Aquarius and Gemini, is traditionally considered fertile and productive. Being a Sign of Venus, goddess of pleasure and beauty, Libra is an ideal Sign to sow and transplant Flowering and Ornamental Plants and Bulbs, and also herbs which help to balance the Elements in the body. Libra encourages bloom, but few seeds.
This could be also an ideal Moon for Garden Parties. Particularly Garden Weddings or Renewal of Vows Ceremonies. And, of course any activity that enhances the garden’s appeal and beauty.

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Tees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Libra, and also with Venus, Libra’s traditional Ruler, the archetypal goddess of love, pleasure, beauty, harmony. All plants that make the garden beautiful, cheerful and sweet smelling, and those whose fruit are pleasant and mild tasting belong to Venus and the Signs she rules.

Edible Plants: many fruit of a red colour, like Cherries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Plums, Apples. Also Almond.

Healing Herbs: Some of the medicinal herbs associated with Libra are suitable to treat kidney ailments, like Elderberry, Sassafras, Black Currants etc. Also Libra herbs are Bergamot, Catnip, Corn Silk, Elderberry, Fenugreek, Lavender, Lovage, Mint, Mother of Thyme, Slippery Elm, Sorrell, St. John Worth, Strawberries Leaves, Vervain, Uva Ursi.

Trees: Apple, Almond, Plum, Red Cherry, Birch, Sandalwood. Also flowering Trees. The Birch is often associated with Venus and therefore Libra. This tree often develops strange little bushes on the crown, that now we know are caused by a fungi. In the old days though, in parts of Europe, were known as ‘Witches Brooms’. This was on of the reasons the Birch was associated with the feminine archetype of Venus ! But also for its light beautiful bark, a group of such trees lightening the forest in magical ways.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Many Rose, especially White Roses and Large Roses, Bluebells, Blue Flowers, Cherry Blossoms, Columbine, Daisy, Foxglove, Hydrangeas, Mallow, Periwinkles, Poppy, Primroses, Primula, Sundews, Violet.

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Moon of depth and resourcefulness

Emotionally supportive and resilient

Suitable energy for cleansing, getting rid of the old, spring cleaning, rubbish removal, recycling, nursing, practical and emotional support, midwifery, intimacy, partnership in business, profound talks, sharing secrets, healing old wounds, cultivating psychic powers, studying occult subjects. Purchase of insurance policies, underwear, hygiene articles, medicines, medical equipment, payment of bills, fees and taxes, collecting debts. Helping the dying, honoring the dead. Action motivated by the desire to experience, to know or to control. Reserved and deep feelings, strong attachments, intense likes and dislikes. Beware of wilfulness, emotional control, resentments, obsessive thoughts, unyielding attitudes.

Scorpio Moon in the garden

Scorpio is a Water Sign and a very fertile Sign. Everything should do well when planted in Scorpio, if the Moon is in the right phase.
Scorpio is also suitable for propagating cuttings, grafting and deep irrigation. It promotes sturdy roots reaching down deep for moisture. Corn, squashes and tomatoes seem to like particularly to be transplanted when the Moon is in Scorpio.***

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Scorpio, and also with Mars, Scorpio‘s traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of action, assertion and conflicts. This is why plants with thorns and prickles that they use as weapons against predators are attributed to Mars and the Signs he rules, Scorpio and Aries; same for plants with hot, acrid or sharp taste etc.
  Another important connection is that of Scorpio with the sexual organs and functions. So medicinal herbs/plants improving sexual vigor and enhancing libido (aphrodisiacs) and those helpful in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Because Scorpio is also connected to the last portion of the intestines, the rectum, herbs used to heal hemorrhoids are also linked with this Sign.

Edible Plants: Chilli, Hops, Nettle, Onions, Peppers, Pomegranate, Radish.

Healing Herbs: Aloe, Barberry, Basil, Capers, Coriander, Don Quai, Ergot, Garlic, Gentian, Ginseng, Horseradish, Mustard, Nettle, Pennyroyal, Radishes, Sarsaparilla, Senna, Tarragon, Tobacco, Wormwood .

Trees: Hawthorns, the Grumpy Oak, so called for its crooked branches, the oldest living trees in Europe. Palms are also attributed to Scorpio, due to their phallic trunk and abundance of seeds.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Anemones, Black-eyed Susan, Blackthorns, Cactus Flowers, Dark Red Flowers, Gardenias, Gentian, Heather, Holly, Rhododendrons, Scarlet Monkey, Yews. And all phallic looking flowers, like Calla Lilies.

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Moon of the questing spirit
Adventurous, independent

Suitable energy for traveling, exploring, radiating optimism, engaging in philosophical discussions, speculations, risk taking, gambling, adventures, trekking, camping out, wild life, search for God or Guru. Purchase of travel tickets, camping gear, cars, bikes, horses, dogs, raffle and lottery tickets. Action motivated by the desire to explore behind the personal sphere. Friendly display of feelings, gregarious and warm, but extremely independent and often unreliable. Beware of self inflation, preaching, boasting, being fanatical, overbearing, self righteous, impatient, uncompromising.
Bush walking, trekking, canoeing, horse riding, para shooting, hang-gliding, leaving for distant journey all suitable activities.

Sagittarius Moon in the garden

In the garden Sagittarius, like all Fire Signs, is traditionally considered too hot, dry and barren for growing anything, with the exception of Fruit Trees and Wild Things. Its energy is suitable for cultivating, general maintenance and harvesting. Pruning, pest control and weeding should be left t the third week of the lunar month, after the Last Quarter.

A day with your favorite pet could prove rewarding, and so will be a night under the stars.

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• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Sagittarius, and also with Jupiter, Sagittarius’ traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of Power, Expansion, Optimism, Grandeur, Good Luck, Hubris. Herbs and Plants with a pleasant fragrance, like Anise, Balm, Cloves, Nutmeg, Myrrh are said to be under the tutelage of Jupiter. Herbs and plants used as liver and blood cleansers, like Chervil, Cinquefoil, Dandelion, the liver being ‘ruled’ by Jupiter.
  

Edible Plants: Nutritious Fruit and Nuts. Almond, Blackberries, Chestnuts, Currants, Olives,

Healing Herbs: Herbs and Plants with a pleasant fragrance, like Anise, Balm, Cloves, Nutmeg, Myrrh, Saffron. Also Borage, Chervil, Clove, Dandelion, Dock, Feverfew, Garlic, Horsetail, Onions, Rose-hips, Sage.

Trees: the majestic Oak Tree, king of the forest, sacred to the Druids and Celtic Shamans, associated with Zeus/Jupiter since very ancient times. Also Fig Trees, Olive Trees, Mulberries, for their abundant surplus fruit. Lindens too and those trees and shrubs that produce catkins, cylindrical flower clusters, like Alders, Hazels, Silver Birch, Willows.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Carnations, Citrus Flowers, Cotton, Dandelions, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Meadow Sweet, Okra, Peonies, Moss, Rush.

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CAPRICORN, Moon of responsibility and ambition
Practical and efficient

Suitable energy for working, planning, seeking employment, building, creating the foundations of something lasting, looking after the oldies, family business, saving, budgeting, studying serious subjects, scholarly work, pursuit of excellence. Important purchases, house, real estate, business, cars, antiques, insurance policies, payment of taxes and government fees. Action motivated by practical goals and the need for structure. Cool display of feeling, but sensual, committed, protective. Beware of rigidity, bossiness, authoritarian ways, paternalism, pessimism, depression, cynicism.

Capricorn Moon in the garden

In the garden Earthy Capricorn is traditionally considered a Productive Sign, especially suitable for growing Perennials, Biennials,Trees and Vines. Any planting indeed that is meant to last a long time is well done in this earthy and reliable Sign.
It is also a good Moon transit to plant root crops like potatoes and carrots. Fertilizing, especially slow release, recommended too.

• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Capricorn, and also with Saturn, Capricorn‘s traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of work, responsibility, old age, practical earthy wisdom, the ancestors. Thoughtful Capricorn is said to ‘rule’ evergreens, and solitary trees, dark, impenetrable woods, or trees and shrubs growing away from other species. Healing Plants traditionally used against coughs and bronchitis, and those use against skin ailments, like Eczema and psoriasis, also kidneys stones,and many of old age chronic common illnesses, as crippling arthritis, sclerosis, paralysis, chronic pain. Plants like barley that have a cooling effect on the body are also said to belong to Saturn and Capricorn. Because Saturn is the bringer of overly serious and melancholy moods under his rulership are also the healing herbs and plants used to treat depression, nervous conditions, anxiety, insomnia. Finally even poisonous and narcotic plants, like Hellebore, Hemlock, the Nightshade family, Daphne Mezereon, Marijuana, Monkshood.
  

Edible Plants: Barley, the Brassica Family, like Broccoli, Cauliflowers, Cabbage; Quinces, Red Betts, Sloes,Tamarind,

Healing Herbs: Comfrey, Daphne Mezereon, Evening Primrose, Ferns (for coughs), Hellebore, Hemlock, Marijuana, Monkshood, Nightshade, Rosemary, Rue, Sarsaparilla, Solomon Seal, St John Worth, Tarragon, Thyme, Wintergreen, Yew.

Trees: sturdy, resilient, often evergreen trees and shrubs, not in need of constant nourishment. Deep rooted, unmovable, dark, often solitary and ancient trees. Cypress, Fir, Beech, Elms. Trees that show their annual rings and therefore are associated with aging, the stage of life governed by Saturn.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Baby’s Breath, Camellias, Hemp, Ivy Flowers, Knapweed, Magnolia, Monkshood (poisonous), Pansy, Scotch Broom, Trillium.

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AQUARIUS, Moon of knowledge and dispassion
Friendly and eccentric

Suitable energy to make individual choices, to work in groups, to be with friends, to become aware of social issues, to change attitudes, share ideas, do the old thing in a new way, research, understand, study, teach, technology, Astrology, the Net, the unexpected, encounters with strangers or strange, eccentric people, UFO sighting. Purchase of books, encyclopedias, computer programs, computers, technology, electrical appliances. Action motivated by the desire to participate without losing one’s own individuality. Friendly, contained display of feeling, somewhat distant. Beware of coldness, indifference, emotional isolation, cynicism, impracticality, physical inhibitions.

Aquarius Moon in the garden

In the garden Aquarius, like an other Air Sign, Gemini, is considered too dry and barren for growing anything, but Pine Trees (?).

Its energy is suitable for cultivating, general maintenance and harvesting. Pruning, pest control, weeding would be better left for the third week of the lunar month, after the Last Quarter.

A ‘work day’ or other group activities in the garden will be ideal.

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• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Aquarius, and also with Saturn, Aquarius’ traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of work, responsibility, old age, practical earthy wisdom, the ancestors, etc. As a Ruler of Aquarius Saturn also refers to the mythical Golden Age or Garden of Eden over which Old Saturn was said to preside, before the fall.
  In modern times Aquarius is commonly associated with Uranus too, its ‘modern ruler’. The affiliation with Uranus would suggest those plants in the natural world with eccentric or unique forms or functions, rare or difficult to find, growing in remote inaccessible places, like Orchids for instance or ancient cycads.
  Healing herbs and Plants used to alleviate high blood pressure, help circulation, clear blood vessels, heal heart conditions are also under the tutelage of Aquarius, which governs blood circulation in the physical body.
  

Edible Plants: Barley, the Brassica Family, like Broccoli, Cauliflowers, Cabbage; Quinces, Red Betts, Sloes,Tamarind,

Healing Herbs: Chamomile, Comfrey, Evening Primrose, Ferns (for coughs), Frankincense, Myrrh, Skullcap, Valerian.

Trees: sturdy, resilient, often evergreen trees and shrubs, not in need of constant nourishment. Deep rooted, unmovable, dark, often solitary and ancient trees. Cypress, Fir, Beech, Elms. Trees that show their annual rings and therefore are associated with aging, the stage of life governed by Saturn: Spruces, Pines

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Baby’s Breath, Birds of Paradise, Camellias, Gladiolus, Golden Rain, Hemp, Ivy Flowers, Knapweed, Magnolia, Monkshood (poisonous), Orchids, Orchids, Pansy, Passion Flowers, Scotch Broom, Solomon Seal, Trillium.******

PISCES, Moon of compassion and universal sympathy
Adaptable and romantic

Suitable energy for sailing, swimming, day dreaming, escapism, falling in love, creative writing, especially of poetry, theater, performances, movies, concerts, music, crowds, solitude, remembering. Charity, water scrying, astral traveling, past life experiences, déjà vu, psychic awakening, bliss. Purchase of swimming gear, boats, surfboards, pets, alcohol, shoes. Action motivated by the need to accommodate fate, to go with the flow. Gentle poetical expression of feelings, romantic, changeable, ambivalent. Beware of escapism, untruthfulness, drug taking, victimization, passivity, impracticality, phobias, fatalism, lack of discrimination.

Pisces Moon in the garden

In the garden Watery Pisces is very fertile, particularly suitable for growing water plants, like Water Chestnuts and Lotus. It is also a great time for propagating cuttings, grafting, irrigation, pruning to encourage re-growth, but not potatoes that may sprout too soon. This planting however is better left for the period between New Moon and Last Quarter; and no planting/sowing done during the last week of the Lunar Month.

Romantic garden walks, music ensembles, yoga sessions, spiritual gathering, and relaxed picnics could do well too.

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• The following are the Edible Plants, Herbs, Trees and Flowers since ancient times associated with Pisces, and also with Jupiter, Pisces‘ traditional Ruler, the archetypal god of Power, Expansion, Optimism, Grandeur, Good Luck, Hubris. Herbs and Plants with a pleasant fragrance, like Anise, Balm, Cloves, Nutmeg, Myrrh are said to be under the tutelage of Jupiter. Herbs and plants used as liver and blood cleansers, like Chervil, Cinquefoil, Dandelion, the liver being ‘ruled’ by Jupiter.
  

Edible Plants: Algae, Kelp, Nutritious Fruit and Nuts. like Almond and Chestnuts, Blackberries, Currants, Lettuces, Olives, Rhubarb, Spinach, Water Cress.

Healing Herbs: Kelp, Echinacea, Eyebright, Golden Seal, Lemon Balm, Mugwort, Water Cress, Borage. Herbs and Plants with a pleasant fragrance, like Anise, Balm, Cloves, Nutmeg, Myrrh, Saffron. Also Borage, Chervil, Clove, Dandelion, Dock, Feverfew, Garlic, Horsetail, Onions, Rose-hips, Sage, Yarrow. And psychedelic or narcotic plants like Amanita Muscaria, Cannabis, Dathura, Magic Mushrooms, Psylocibins,

Trees: the majestic Oak Tree, king of the forest, sacred to the Druids and Celtic Shamans, associated with Zeus/Jupiter since very ancient times. Also Fig Trees, Olive Trees, Mulberries, for their abundant surplus fruit. Lindens too and those trees and shrubs that produce catkins, cylindrical flower clusters, like Alders, Hazels, Silver Birch, Willows.

Ornamental and Flowering Plants: Carnations, Citrus Flowers, Clematis, Cotton, Dandelions, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lilacs, Lotus, Meadow Sweet, Moss, Okra, Peonies, Poppies, Rush, Water Lilies, Yarrow.

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