General Magickal Gardening Rules

Above-ground plants: Plants that will produce crops above ground should be sown the day after the new moon up until the day before the first quarter. Try to stay in a fertile or semi-fertile astrological sign.

Annuals: Begin planting the day after the new moon up until the day before the first quarter. Try to stay in a fertile or semi-fertile astrological sign.

Below-ground plants: Plants that produce their crop underground should be planted during the day after the full moon. Try to stay in a fertile or semi-fertile astrological sign. This ensures a strong root system.

Biennials and perennials (including trees and shrubs): Begin planting the day after the full moon and stop on the day before the last quarter. Try to stay in a fertile or semi-fertile astrological sign. This ensures a strong root system.

Collecting seeds: Best done at the full moon or when the moon is in a fire or air sign — Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Libra, Gemini, or Aquarius.

Harvesting: Small harvests and fresh flowers for ritual circle and immediate magickal use can be done in early evening, when the plants have maximum food reserves. Flowers and herbs intended for drying and storage should be cut mid-morning when the dew has evaporated. Harvest fruit and vegetables during the waning moon (full to new) and when the moon is in the barren or semi-barren fire or air signs of Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Libra, Gemini, or Aquarius. Always try to cut any stems on a slant if you plant to place flowers in water for ritual. This helps the plant to continue to absorb water and nutrients.

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