8 parts Patchouli 6 parts pine 4 parts cedar 4 parts juniper - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Category: Herbalism, Botany & Gardening
Herne Oil
10 parts vetiver 6 parts pine 3 parts juniper - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Hekate Oil
10 parts cypress 4 parts sandalwood 6 parts patchouli - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Earth Mother Oil
9 parts pine 9 parts patchouli 20 parts rose - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Demeter Oil
9 parts myrrh 6 parts vetiver 3 parts oakmoss - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Artemis Oil
10 parts jasmine 4 parts verbena - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Athena Oil
6 parts geranium 4 parts myrrh - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Cernunnos Oil
8 parts sandalwood 5 parts patchouli 5 parts lavender 5 parts oakmoss - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Apollo Oil
9 parts cinnamon 4 parts myrrh 2 parts frankincense - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Gardening by Moon Sign
Some gardeners include the influence of the twelve astrological signs in their lunar gardening as well. The moon changes sign roughly every two and a half days.
MOON IN ARIES: Barren and dry. Used for destroying noxious growth, weeds, pests, and so on, and for cultivating.
MOON IN TAURUS: Productive and moist. Used for planting many crops, particularly poatatoes and root crops, and when hardiness is important. Also used for lettuce, cabbage, and similar leafy vegetables.
MOON IN GEMINI: Barren and dry. Used for destroying noxious growths, weeds, and pests, and for cultivation.
MOON IN CANCER: Very fruitful and moist. This is the most productive sign, used extensively for planting and irrigation.
MOON IN LEO: Barren and dry. This is the most barren sign, used only for killing weeds and for cultivation.
MOON IN VIRGO: Barren and moist. Good for cultivation and destroying weeds and pests.
MOON IN LIBRA: Semi-fruitful and moist. Used for planting many crops and producing good pulp growth and roots. a very good sign for flowers and vines. Also used for seeding hay, corn fodder, etc.
MOON IN SCORPIO: Very fruitful and moist. Nearly as productive as Cancer; used for the same purpose. Especially good for vine growth and sturdiness.
MOON IN SAGITTARIUS: Barren and dry. Used for planting onions, for seeding hay, and for cultivation.
MOON IN CAPRICORN: Productive and dry. Used for planting potatoes, tubers, etc.
MOON IN AQUARIUS: Barren and dry. Used for cultivation and destroying noxious growths, weeds, and pests.
MOON IN PISCES: Very fruitful and moist. Used along with Cancer and Scorpio, and especially good for root growth.