Moon Phase Planting Guide

Biodynamic gardening works with the lunar cycle to time sowing, feeding, harvesting and rest. Each phase draws the plant's vital energy in a different direction — upward into leaf and fruit, or downward into root and stem. Work with the moon rather than against it, and even modest effort tends to yield better germination, stronger growth, and more flavourful harvests.

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New Moon

Rest & Set Intentions

Garden tasks

Avoid planting — energy is drawn inward
Plan beds, draw layouts, order seeds
Turn compost and prepare soil amendments
Rest and observe — notice what is dormant

Crystal pairing

Obsidian

Anchors intention and clears stale energy before new cycles begin.

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Waxing Crescent

Sow & Begin

Garden tasks

Plant annual leafy crops and herbs
Sow fast-growing seeds: salad, spinach, cress
Begin seedlings under cover
Water freely — uptake is increasing

Crystal pairing

Green Aventurine

Carries the energy of new growth and optimistic beginnings.

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First Quarter

Tend & Feed

Garden tasks

Plant above-ground fruiting crops: tomatoes, beans, courgettes
Apply liquid fertiliser — absorption peaks now
Thin seedlings and pot on young plants
Stake and support climbing plants

Crystal pairing

Citrine

Sustains momentum and brightens the energy of growth in progress.

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Full Moon

Harvest & Celebrate

Garden tasks

Harvest fruits, herbs and flowers — flavour and oil content are highest
Collect seeds for saving
Divide perennials and transplant established clumps
Water deeply — soil moisture is at maximum

Crystal pairing

Clear Quartz

Amplifies the full moon's peak energy and charges other crystals placed alongside.

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Waning Gibbous

Reflect & Nourish Roots

Garden tasks

Plant root vegetables: carrots, parsnips, beetroot
Transplant trees, shrubs and perennial divisions
Apply slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch
Begin preserving and processing harvests

Crystal pairing

Amethyst

Encourages reflection and supports the quieter, inward work of consolidation.

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Last Quarter

Prune & Compost

Garden tasks

Prune trees, hedges and woody shrubs — wounds seal quickly
Cut back spent perennials and clear dead growth
Turn and activate compost heaps
Weed thoroughly — roots pull more easily now

Crystal pairing

Smoky Quartz

Transmutes what is cut away, supporting the composting energy of release.

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Waning Crescent

Clear & Prepare

Garden tasks

Clear beds and remove crop debris
Deep-water established trees and shrubs
Apply winter mulch or green manure
Sharpen and oil tools; tidy the growing space

Crystal pairing

Black Tourmaline

Grounds and purifies the space as the cycle winds toward its close.

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Dark Moon

Rest & Release

Garden tasks

Complete rest for the garden — no planting or major work
Sit quietly in the growing space and observe
Journal what the season has taught you
Release what did not serve and let the ground breathe

Crystal pairing

Selenite

Cleanses and resets the energetic field, preparing the space for what comes next.