© by: Eugene DeFazzio
Gardening by the signs of the zodiac
The first farmers were probably the first concrete astrologers. Their cultures appears to respond to the signs in the heavens and this has become a convenient way to ensure good harvests and provided a functional approach to animal husbandry.
Modern agriculture echoes many of these ancient principles.
Some seasons has the situation that seems to either help or hinder the growth of crops. Each season has presented various alignments in the constellations and these models evolve in horticulture as astrology, it is often practiced today. The following is a brief overview of the zodiac roots gardening by the stars and signs of the zodiac.
The size
It was believed that to ensure against infestations when the size of vine crops, trees and woody growths the following formula applied. The Moon should be complete in the constellations of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius. When the size is during this period, plants will not suffer from pests or disease.
Grafting
Ancient gardeners were never believers transplant plants or trees when the moon is in decline or not visible. The reduction of moonlight or the total absence moon was seen as crucial to the success of propagation and transplantation of all types of vegetation.
Harvesting
Crops and other plants that should be preserved for future use are still cutting the light of the moon is down. It has been estimated using the length of time that production could be stored without spoiling. This was particularly true of wood which was to be used in construction. If the wood is cut at the end of winter and during the decline of moonlight, it will be hard and durable.
The regeneration of plants
When cutting or gleaning crops and plants that produce more than a return of the moon will be waxing and in its first quarter. Also, the moon must be high in the sky at that time and in conjunction with the planets Venus and Jupiter. When this equation is followed increase yields and growth will be rapid.
Sowing
Sow or plant your garden when the moon is in Taurus, Virgin or Scorpion and is near Saturn. This is the moment of maximum benefit for seeds and transplants which, if planted now, will grow with strength and vitality. Also, when the moon is in balance or Capricorn is a good time to weed your garden and Trim trees and shrubs.
When to avoid planting
Never plant any type of vegetation at Saturn is a fixed signs of the zodiac. This will affect crops and harvests limited. In ancient times this stellar alignment has been associated with famine and death.
The gardener Stellar
Plantation and farmed by the astrological signs should be examined by another gardener as a way to supplement those penetrating knowledge of horticulture. The former studied the natural order of things. He worked for them and it will still work for us if we take care to heed these echoes of the past.
Gardening by the signs of the zodiac
The first farmers were probably the first concrete astrologers. Their cultures appears to respond to the signs in the heavens and this has become a convenient way to ensure good harvests and provided a functional approach to animal husbandry.
Modern agriculture echoes many of these ancient principles.
Some seasons has the situation that seems to either help or hinder the growth of crops. Each season has presented various alignments in the constellations and these models evolve in horticulture as astrology, it is often practiced today. The following is a brief overview of the zodiac roots gardening by the stars and signs of the zodiac.
The size
It was believed that to ensure against infestations when the size of vine crops, trees and woody growths the following formula applied. The Moon should be complete in the constellations of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius. When the size is during this period, plants will not suffer from pests or disease.
Grafting
Ancient gardeners were never believers transplant plants or trees when the moon is in decline or not visible. The reduction of moonlight or the total absence moon was seen as crucial to the success of propagation and transplantation of all types of vegetation.
Harvesting
Crops and other plants that should be preserved for future use are still cutting the light of the moon is down. It has been estimated using the length of time that production could be stored without spoiling. This was particularly true of wood which was to be used in construction. If the wood is cut at the end of winter and during the decline of moonlight, it will be hard and durable.
The regeneration of plants
When cutting or gleaning crops and plants that produce more than a return of the moon will be waxing and in its first quarter. Also, the moon must be high in the sky at that time and in conjunction with the planets Venus and Jupiter. When this equation is followed increase yields and growth will be rapid.
Sowing
Sow or plant your garden when the moon is in Taurus, Virgin or Scorpion and is near Saturn. This is the moment of maximum benefit for seeds and transplants which, if planted now, will grow with strength and vitality. Also, when the moon is in balance or Capricorn is a good time to weed your garden and Trim trees and shrubs.
When to avoid planting
Never plant any type of vegetation at Saturn is a fixed signs of the zodiac. This will affect crops and harvests limited. In ancient times this stellar alignment has been associated with famine and death.
The gardener Stellar
Plantation and farmed by the astrological signs should be examined by another gardener as a way to supplement those penetrating knowledge of horticulture. The former studied the natural order of things. He worked for them and it will still work for us if we take care to heed these echoes of the past.
