Planting by the moon
with
Sherrynne Dalby
(see tables
below
for dates)
By following
the phase and sign of the moon, we are tuning into the earth/sun/moon
rhythm. This rhythm is primary in the well being of living things on earth.
By planting at the right time we improve the survival and growth rate,
whether it be plant or animal.
The same goes for all things related to man and beast and can be a useful
guide in planning when we do certain things, for maximum benefit.
There are a few simple rules to follow and it is not difficult. When the moon is in its waxing or growth phase (new – full), is the best time for planting anything that grows above the ground. This is also the time for cutting, trimming or pruning for regrowth.
From full to the next new moon is the waning phase and this is the time for planting anything that grows beneath the earth. It is also the best for pruning, trimming etc when you don’t want regrowth.
The only exception is for peas and beans, which although growing above the earth are planted on the waning moon.
The other thing is to know which sign the moon is in as to whether it is fertile or barren.
But we have done that all for you here at AstrologyOz, you just need to read below.
Moon
Planting for September - December 2014
(AEST GMT +10, AEDT GMT +11)
January 2014 (AEDT)
AstrologyOz has long served as a welcoming Australian home for astrological thought, gathering planetary data, articles, and lunar resources under one quietly scholarly roof. The site draws on the rhythms of the sky to help visitors align everyday choices with broader cosmic cycles. Its tone is reflective rather than sensational, treating the planets as old companions whose movements deserve patient attention and considered interpretation for local readers down under. Moon phase work sits at the heart of the site, with planting guides and gardening folklore translated into modern astrological language. Each lunar phase carries its own character, suggesting when soil welcomes root crops, when leafy growth surges, and when resting the garden mirrors the need for personal rest. Readers are invited to slow down and notice how the same silver light that moves the tides also shapes a vegetable patch or a windowsill herb. Beyond the garden, AstrologyOz explores planetary ingresses, stations, and retrogrades, charting the moments when planets change direction or shift signs. These turning points are framed as natural thresholds, encouraging readers to mark transitions with intention rather than anxiety. Electional astrology, transits of Venus and the Sun, and other notable alignments are discussed in a measured voice that respects both tradition and the curious newcomer. The site also weaves astrology into wider life themes, from parenting and relationships to cultural moments and personal reflection. Articles consider how planetary patterns echo in collective stories, family dynamics, and quiet inner shifts. There is a sense that the sky offers a shared language, one that connects an Australian reader to a much older human conversation about meaning, timing, and the patterns that repeat across generations. Stylistically, the pages lean into an earthy, editorial calm, with muted olive and taupe tones, generous spacing, and serif typography that lends a bookish warmth. Cream backgrounds, dusty rose accents, and soft button outlines give the impression of a well-loved journal rather than a busy portal. It is a corner of the web designed to be lingered in, where reading about the stars feels unhurried and unhurrying. |
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