Gardening Magic of the Moon The Moon is inexorably linked with the Earth and controls the tides of the oceans and seas by it’s gravitational pull. It makes sense therefore that man has been using the magic of the Moon and her phases to get the maximum benefits from his crops and garden stock. Use the time of the New Moon to plant seeds of plants that appear above ground, whose seeds appear outside the plant, such as broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and grains. The second quarter and particularly a couple of days before the Full Moon appears, is the optimum time to plant crops which grow above ground and whose seed is inside the plant, such as tomatoes, peppers, melons and beans. The Full Moon and Waning Moon is perfect for planting bulbs, flower seed and root crops such as carrots, potatoes and onions. It’s also a great time for transplanting plants. The period just before the New Moon is an inactive one, being best for harvesting, pruning, transplanting and cutting grass. Flowers and Plants connected with the Moon Acanthus: The acanthus plant is said to have grown around the pot placed on the grave of a young girl in the ancient Greek city of Corinth, and was so beautiful growing around the pot, the architect which spotted it was inspired to create the Corinthian column, known throughout the world. Daisy: Representing innocence and also is the plant of St. Mary Magdalene. Spring is said to have truly arrived when you can place your foot on twelve daisies. Honeysuckle: Devotion, generosity, sweetness, fidelity. Hyssop: Cleanliness and used for fending off evil spirits and energies. Iris: Wisdom, valour, inspiration, ardour, faith and hope. Named after Iris, the Goddess of the Rainbow, who was a messenger on Mount Olympus. Moonwort: A fern with legendary properties including: raising the dead, opening locks and unshoe-ing horses that tread on it. If gathered by the light of the Moon, magical properties will abound. Myrtle: Love, marriage, beautifully scented. It is said that if a myrtle bush is planted either side of the door, love and peace will forever be in the household. Poppy: Consolation, moderation. Speedwell: The name is derived from the story concerning a young girl (later canonized as St. Veronica) who wiped Jesus Christ’s face with Speedwell flowers on his journey to Calvary. As a result of this, healing properties were transferred to this lovely plant. Wallflower: Constancy, sweetness, delicacy. Water Lily: Purity of heart, charm. White Lily: Purity, modesty, innocence. Chinese symbol of abundance. Willow: Dreams, enchantment, wisdom and healing. Particularly associated with Moon Magic, especially willow wands.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:11:29 +0000
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