Electional astrology

Planting and sowing in the garden

Classical electional astrology teaches: for most crops the best moment is a waxing Moon in fertile signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Root crops are planted on a waning Moon. Full moon and new moon are days of rest for plants.

The best dates for the next 60 days

14 September — 16 September

3 days in a row

Best window

Waxing MoonMoon in Scorpio+6 points

Why it is good

·A waxing Moon — sap rises upward, the above-ground part develops
·A fertile sign (Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus) — the key condition for sowing
·A young waxing Moon — the optimal time for sowing

13 October

1 day

Waxing MoonMoon in Scorpio+6 points

Why it is good

·A waxing Moon — sap rises upward, the above-ground part develops
·A fertile sign (Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus) — the key condition for sowing
·A young waxing Moon — the optimal time for sowing

24 September

1 day

Waxing MoonMoon in Pisces+5 points

Why it is good

·A waxing Moon — sap rises upward, the above-ground part develops
·A fertile sign (Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus) — the key condition for sowing

22 October — 23 October

2 days in a row

Waxing MoonMoon in Pisces+5 points

Why it is good

·A waxing Moon — sap rises upward, the above-ground part develops
·A fertile sign (Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus) — the key condition for sowing

1 September — 3 September

3 days in a row

Waning MoonMoon in Taurus+3 points

Why it is good

·A fertile sign (Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus) — the key condition for sowing

Days worth avoiding

8 September — Moon in Leo. A barren sign — plants germinate more weakly
9 September — Moon in Leo. A barren sign — plants germinate more weakly
10 September — Moon in Virgo. A barren sign — plants germinate more weakly; New moon/full moon — plants are under stress, germination is low
11 September — Moon in Virgo. A barren sign — plants germinate more weakly; New moon/full moon — plants are under stress, germination is low
12 September — Moon in Libra. New moon/full moon — plants are under stress, germination is low
13 September — Moon in Libra. New moon/full moon — plants are under stress, germination is low

What to pay attention to

·Root crops (potatoes, carrots, beetroot) — plant on a waning Moon in Taurus or Capricorn
·Tomatoes and cucumbers — on a waxing Moon in Cancer or Pisces
·For 2-3 days after sowing, try not to disturb the bed

Want it more precise — based on your own natal chart?

A universal calendar gives general guidance. A natal chart takes the position of your Moon and the current transits into account — the recommendations will be noticeably more precise.

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