In the lunar calendar, locate the passages of the Moon in front of one of the three constellations in agreement with the element air. These relatively short periods are favorable for flowering plants and the gardening work that concerns them.
As it travels around the Earth, the Moon describes an elliptical orbit of which the terrestrial globe is one of the focal points. During each lunation, it passes successively in front of the twelve regions of the zodiac, each being in affinity with one of the four fundamental elements: earth, water, air and fire.
When the lunar star is more particularly in front of the constellations of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius (each being in affinity with the air element), the Moon reflects impulses and forces which act on plants and promote or stimulate their flowering and possible fragrance.
When the Moon is rising (or ascending) and it passes in front of the constellation Aquarius, you can sow your flowers and flowering vegetables as well as picking or harvesting them. This period is favorable for the removal of scions and grafting operations of flowering shrubs.
When the Moon is descending and it positions itself in front of the constellation Gemini or that of Libra, you can thin the seedlings of flowering plants, transplant them or plant them, pinch them or prune them. These periods are ideal for preparing and enriching the soil in which you will cultivate them. You can also cut your favorite flowers (geraniums, fuchsias, etc.).
Plants concerned
Vegetables Artichoke, broccoli, cauliflower.
Edible flowers Acacia, cornflower, borage, nasturtium, chrysanthemum, zucchini, daylily, mallow, beetle, marigold, violet.
Herbal teas Achillea millefolium, chamomile, meadowsweet, linden.
Trees, shrubs and climbers Bignone, camellia, clematis, forsythia, wisteria, hydrangea, lilac, magnolia, rosebush, spirea, etc.
Indoor plants Amaryllis, azalea, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, cymbidium, kalanchoe, phalaenopsis, saintpaulia, etc.
The annual Begonia, clarkia, impatiens, geranium, marigold, petunia, sunflower, etc.
Biennials Wallflower, forget-me-not, daisy, pansy.
BulbsBegonia, canna, colchicum, crocosmia, cyclamen, dahlia, eucomis, fritillary, hyacinth, lily, muscari, narcissus, snowdrops, buttercup, tulip, etc.
Perennials Aster, aubriète, bellflower, corbeille-d’or, iris, peony, phlox, rudbeckia, valerian and many others.
Good to know
Throughout the ecliptic, the zodiac constellations cover different surfaces. Those related to the earth element occupy the largest with 110 °, those of water 90 °, those of fire 89 ° and those of air the most restricted with only 71 °. From a practical point of view, you will always have less time to take care of your flowering vegetables and your roses than to carry out the cultivation of your radishes, potatoes or carrots.
What is a flower day?
A flower day is a day during which the gardener takes care of the plants… with flowers! While rotating around the terrestrial globe, the Moon describes an elliptical orbit of which the Earth is one of the focal points. During a lunation, it passes in front of the twelve regions of the zodiac, each being in affinity with one of the four fundamental elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire.
When the Moon passes in front of the constellations of Aquarius in the ascending moon, and in front of Libra and Gemini in the descending moon (these are constellations in affi nity with the element Air), the Moon influences the flowers and vegetables flowers, which flourish in the element Air. This determines the flower days. This is the time to sow, plant, hoe, weed, repot, cuttings and harvest flowers and flowering vegetables. All flowers, artichokes and cauliflowers included, will be more beautiful, healthier, more floriferous.
Plants were sown during this period branch out better and are therefore more productive in bloom. Planted in the waning Moon, when the Moon passes in front of the constellations of Gemini and Libra, they grow faster. Bouquets picked on flowering days keep for a long time in a vase, edible vegetables and flowers are tastier and richer in vitamins. The properties of herbal tea flowers are more active.
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