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.