. The waxing phase continues through the Full Moon on Saturday, but with only a few really good planting days. Best days are May 3-5. Exclude the 5th if you don’t like planting on the Full Moon. Leo and Virgo are barren signs, best for general cleanup, weeding, pest riddance, and the like, though I … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 29 – May 5, 2012
Sunday brings us the waxing Moon in Taurus, one of the most fertile signs for planting, starting seeds, and transplanting. The waxing phase is perfect for annuals of all kinds ~ flowers or seasonal veggies. There’s a lushness that is always burgeoning in the south while the Sun is in Taurus. The greens are deep … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 22-28, 2012
Focus of the Week: Spring Cleaning Last week ended with lots of Taurus energy ~ the Sun moved into Taurus and we had a New Moon in Taurus. The Moon remains in Taurus through early afternoon on Monday. We’re experiencing a very strong Taurus start. When the Bull starts strong, he’s got a marked advantage. … Continue reading Zodiactivities for April 22-28, 2012
. I've got my fingers crossed that Money Trees work. I've added one to my office to increase my prosperity feng shui. It stands about 4½-5' tall and has a braided trunk. Pretty! I put some SuperThrive on it (a plant hormone recommended by dirtynailz at DiggingRI) and it's doing really really well, putting out new sprouts and growing … Continue reading Taurus and the Money Tree
Wednesday afternoon, the Moon moved into Aries and remains there through Friday. In the Home ~ Spring Cleaning Tips If you're ready to tackle cleaning the oven, scrubbing down the stove, barbeque grill, or cleaning out the ashes from your fireplace or firepit, Aries is here to put some muscle in your elbow grease. Whatever "it" … Continue reading Lunar Home and Garden Tips for Aries ~ April 18-21, 2012
Focus of the Week: Spring Cleaning We finish out the weekend on Sunday with the Moon in Aquarius. It's time to think about the future. If you could invest in something "newfangled" that would make caring for your home easier, what would it be? Oh, forget that. You don't really need a new gadget. Just … Continue reading Zodiactivities for April 15-21, 2012
If you would like to have an expanded version of activities for each Moon sign, subscribe to my lunar home and garden tips on examiner.com. The Moon continues to wane in the 4th Quarter until the New Moon on Saturday. Energy is focused in the roots, pulling effort toward root growth and stabilization. The Moon … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 15-21, 2012
In India the jasmine plant is called "queen of the night" or "moonshine in the garden." This plant with blossoms the color of moonlight generously emits, especially at night, a magical fragrance. Like the waters of a sweet river, this fragrance penetrates the deepest layers of our soul, opening the doors to our emotions. ~Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, Complete … Continue reading The Intoxicating Heaviness of Jasmine, Flower of the Moon
The Moon is on the wane changing the focus from rising energy to downward energy. Shift your gardening focus to the root systems of plants and to pruning. We are officially in the 3rd quarter now with a focus on perennials and biennials. If you’ve been wanting to divide that mass of day lilies, society … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 8-14, 2012
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