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Gardening by the Signs of the Zodiac |
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Written by Gene DeFazzio
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The first farmers were probably the founders of astrology. Their
crops responded to the signs in the heavens and this became an
easy method of ensuring good harvests.
Certain seasons brought changing conditions which would either
help or hinder the crops. Each season presented different
patterns in the constellations and these patterns would evolve
into astrology as we know it today.
Fine tune your Garden
Gardening by the signs of the Zodiac is a method of fine tuning
your gardening efforts. Planting, growing and maintaining your
garden by the constellations or signs of the Zodiac and the
Phases of the Moon enhances the effects of nature on your crops.
Combined effects of the Moon and the Signs of the Zodiac in
your Garden
The full effects of gardening by the phases of the moon are
heightened when the moon is in the right Zodiac Sign. Certain
signs of the zodiac have unique benefits on particular plants.
Leafy plants do best in the water signs. The water signs are
Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio, and are the correct signs for
planting above ground, leafy annuals. The Earth signs, Taurus,
Virgo and Capricorn, are also very fertile and good for planting
all other above ground crops.
Root bearing crops do best in the earth signs. As the waxing
moon passes through one of the earth signs plant root crops such
as carrots and potatoes. This is also a good time for
transplanting, as this period promotes subsurface root
development.
Note: Plants which produce their fruits above ground
should be planted during the waxing moon. Plants that yield
their produce below ground (root crops) should be planted in the
waning moon.
Fertile and Barren Zodiac Signs
The Fertile Signs
Planting and re-planting is best done during a waxing moon, in
an earth or water sign. These signs are signs of fertility. The
fertile zodiac signs are Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Libra, Taurus
and Capricorn
The Barren Signs
Garden maintenance, soil improvements and pruning are best done
when the moon is waning and in an air or fire sign. These zodiac
signs are the barren signs of the zodiac. They are Aries,
Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius.
About the Author:
Gene DeFazzio is the webmaster and author of Moon Grow. A website that
examines the
subject of Moon Phase and Zodiac Sign gardening.
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