House blessings have a long history. They're performed by many cultures and religions as housewarmings, but can be performed at any time. The blessing is to protect the house and ensure fruitfulness, health, love, and prosperity for those who live there. Often a religious leader performs the blessing, but you can do this yourself, adapting … Continue reading Sunset House Blessing for the Full Moon in Leo
When I first started outdoor gardening ~ after many years of being confined to a window box ~ I ferociously cut back every vine I couldn't identify. Living next to a woody area invites all kinds of evil creepers so I just whacked away. I had no idea then that I was cheating myself out … Continue reading Passion Flower, Flower of Leo and the Sun
What gives the Leo garden the attention it deserves? Flowers in jewel tones, trees and herbs ruled by the Sun and Leo, and lions at the garden gate. A simple way to note a garden devoted to Leo is to attach a lion doorknocker to a post at the garden entrance or centered in a … Continue reading The Leo Garden
. 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
Over winter, we can forget just how hard gardening is. Bending, squatting, pulling, hauling ~ it’s definitely a workout. My batwings are feeling stronger already. My husband said that gardeners need winter training just like baseball players need spring training to get up to the task and back in shape. I have to agree with … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 1-7
Focus of the Week: Spring Cleaning It's that time of year again ~ time for spring cleaning. I really enjoy this time of year, getting everything clean and fresh again. There's a real joy in sunshine pouring through a clean window. It lets me see all the little critters and flowers in the yard...and keep … Continue reading Zodiactivities for April 1-7, 2012 ~ Spring Cleaning Tips
Times are EST, Gardening for Zone 8. Check the March calendar for sign changes. To make adjustments for your time zone, click here. Venus enters Taurus on Monday bringing comfort and acceptance to the tried and true. Maybe the same old/same old isn’t so boring after all? It’s all about the joys of the simple … Continue reading Zodiactivities for March 5-11: Moon in Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio
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