How to make your own lunar calendar. How does a gardener's lunar calendar work?

Our Earth is only a part of the universe, which obeys this most complex organism and its systemic cosmobiological rhythms. Stars and planets influence each other, and the stronger the smaller the distance between cosmic bodies. The eternal satellite of our home planet, the Moon, due to its location, has an obvious and implicit, but quite strong influence on all earthly things. Every 12.5 hours, under its influence, the gravitational field shifts, causing a tidal effect - an increase and decrease in water levels in large bodies of water (seas and oceans).

The movement of juices and other processes in plants are also subject to the influence of the Moon. It occurs through light and electromagnetic impulses, as well as other planetary interactions perceived by plants. Therefore, the actions of the gardener in accordance with these processes or contrary to them can either significantly increase the yield of planted crops or negate their own efforts.

The sowing lunar calendar for 2018 was compiled taking into account all the nuances and provides the opportunity to optimally carry out agricultural work on the site without the need to make your own calculations and look at the Moon in the sky.

Below is the complete 2018 planting calendar. To enlarge the table, click on the image.

Moon illumination phases

In addition to the influence of passing signs of the Zodiac, the phase of illumination in which our satellite is currently located is also of great importance for plants. The full lunar month differs from the earth's; its average duration is 29.53 days. The duration of these days can also be different, especially in this regard the 1st and 30th differ. the difference between them can be as little as one minute or almost a whole day - the 30th day in some lunar months may be absent altogether.

Depending on the illumination, the following lunar phases differ.

New moon

The satellite itself is not visible in the sky; the disk is not illuminated. On this dark night there comes a time of complete peace. The concentration of plant juices is observed in the roots, so damage to the root system during this period can be destructive.

What can't you do?

It is necessary one day before the new moon and one day after it to exclude all work with the soil around already planted crops (loosening, hilling, digging, replanting, etc.). This is a very important rule of the lunar calendar of any year.

What can you do?

Pruning the crown, pinching, pinching, removing diseased and dried branches, fighting pests and diseases. If necessary, you can weed, but with great care and only among well-rooted seedlings. The period is good for planting seeds, especially with the favorable influence of the zodiac constellation.

Waxing (waxing) Moon

A sickle appears on the right side, and by the end of the first quarter the entire right side of the disk is illuminated. In the second quarter it gradually fills completely. At this stage, juices rush upward and growth increases. It is recommended to plant crops that bear fruit in the ground part. From 3 to 8 days is the best time for planting all types of cabbage, cucumbers, herbs, melons and cereals. In the next 5 days, there comes a time favorable for planting tomatoes, legumes, garlic, fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs, peppers, and pumpkins. Root feeding gives good results. During this period, it is best to fight snails and slugs, look for water in the area, drill wells, dig wells, lay and compact compost, and mow the lawn.

Just before the full moon, fruit grafting gives the best results.

It is not advisable to store fruits or preserve vegetables at this time, if it is possible to postpone it.

Full moon

The circle is completely illuminated. By this time, nutrients are maximally concentrated in the fruits, the flowers have a rich color and a concentrated aroma. It is possible to carry out hilling, loosening, cultivating and other work with the soil, the risk of damage to the root system is minimal. But pruning, pinching, cuttings and other work with the green mass and crown of garden shrubs and trees is not recommended.

The full moon is the time of the most intense action against pests, since they become the most active, and plants are most difficult to tolerate their attacks and often die. On the waxing Moon, it is recommended to begin destroying pests in the aboveground part, and on the waning Moon, in the root system.

Waning moon

Sap flow during the waning (aging) Moon (the disk darkens on the right side) is directed towards the roots, at this stage nutrients are concentrated in the roots and root crops. In the first days of the aging Moon, planting cuttings, seedlings of bushes and trees, perennial flower crops, and strawberries is favorable. The next 5 days are good for radical pruning and stamping of grapes. Next comes the turn of planting potatoes, as well as other root crops, rhizomes and legumes to be stored. The period is also favorable for winter planting.

If a waning satellite passes Pisces or Virgo, it is not recommended to engage in salting or canning.

It is best to carry out anti-aging pruning in the 1st quarter, formative pruning in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the Moon

Table of the passage of the Moon in the Zodiac 2018

Moon in the Zodiac

In addition to the significant influence of the lunar phases on crop production, its passage through the zodiac circle is also of great importance. Thousands of years of astrological observations make it possible to divide the zodiacal constellations into favorable and negatively affecting fertility, depending on which of them the Earth and its constant satellite are currently passing through. Therefore, in drawing up the sowing calendar for 2018, a comprehensive comparison of these factors was made.

• The most fertile water signs are Cancer and Pisces.
• Aquatic Scorpio and airy Taurus, Capricorn and Libra are considered slightly less favorable.
• The unproductive signs of the Zodiac are usually classified as earthly Virgo and fiery Sagittarius.
• Fiery (hot) Leo and Aries, along with airy (drying) Gemini and Aquarius, are sterile and unfavorable in gardening and gardening.

The gardener’s golden rule, focused on the lunar phases: it is preferable to plant everything that produces above-ground fruits (“tops”) when the moon is waxing, and root crops and all other “roots” - when the moon is waning.

Aries

Airy, fiery, hot, and therefore barren, the sign from which the cycle begins.

Taurus

A sign favorable for crop production. Seed material planted during this period shows excellent germination, forms a strong root system, and in the future the plants are characterized by increased resistance to temperature fluctuations.

Twins

Dry, desiccating and sterile sign. The planted plant has a weak stem, but a more developed root system. Planted and harvested fruits do not lie well and do not have a pronounced taste and aroma.

Cancer

Fertile, watery, one of the most favorable.

a lion

A barren period, unfavorable for gardening work.

Virgo

Scales

A period of average fertility, when actions have little effect on yield, but, depending on the phase, can affect the growth and health of crops.

Scorpion

Time for effective measures to increase productivity, incl. and weeds, so it is also not recommended to touch them on such days.

The period is good for planting medicinal and ornamental plants, flowers (except for tuberous ones), spinach, pumpkin, cucumbers (not for pickling or canning), any greens, especially parsley and lettuce.

The Full Moon in Scorpio is a dangerous period, since the Moon is very strong and this force can be directed not only in a peaceful direction. Therefore, on this day it is better not to take risks and do nothing, especially in a bad mood.

Sagittarius

An unproductive sign, working under which does not benefit the harvest. This is the turning point between forces that have been rising and have begun to fall. It's bulbous time.

Capricorn

The period is good for everything that reproduces by roots. Gives everything growing a healthy root system and good strong stems.

Aquarius

A barren time for gardening, when human intervention can even reduce yields. Stone fruits and those grown for seeds remain responsive.

Fish

A very favorable period, work is beneficial. It is better not to touch weeds, since they are also responsive to manipulation.

It is preferable to water on the growing Moon by sprinkling, and on the aging Moon - at the root.

For those who do not trust lunar calendars found on the internet, they can easily create their own lunar calendar for gardening work. In this case, you can take into account the “local” moon, i.e. create an accurate lunar calendar depending on your time zone.

What you need to know for this

1. When the Moon passes through the signs of the Zodiac - depending on what sign the Moon is in, you will be able to get either a record harvest, or, conversely, there will be no harvest.
2. What to do if the sign in which the Moon is currently located and the phase of the Moon contradict each other.
3. General rules of the lunar calendar for gardeners

1. When the Moon transits the signs of the Zodiac

Moon in Aries: it is better to sow fast-growing salads (i.e., fast-growing greens cannot be stored and are eaten immediately)

Moon in Gemini: favors the growth of climbing plants, planting strawberries.

When the Moon is in Cancer, then melons and tomatoes grow well; it is not recommended to plant crops that grow strongly in height, which are not needed.

When the Moon is in Leo: it is good to plant shrubs and trees.

When the Moon is in Libra: it is also good to plant flower crops.

Moon in Sagittarius: Favors plants growing upward.

When the Moon is in Capricorn you can plant almost anything, pay special attention that this period is especially favorable for green vegetables that you will store.

But the Moon in Aquarius warns - it’s better not to plant anything, much less replant it - it will either rot, or disappear, or not sprout.

General rules of the lunar calendar for gardeners:

On the New Moon - do not plant anything,

Everything that grows underground is best planted on the waning Moon. Everything that grows above the ground is growing.

What to do if the sign in which the Moon is currently located and the phase of the Moon contradict each other.

If the sign in which the Moon is located and its phase contradict each other. Let's look at the example of planting potatoes: The Moon is in Libra, this is good for potatoes, but at the moment it is growing, and it is better for us to plant on the waning moon, because potatoes grow underground.

Focus on the zodiac sign and neglect the phase of the Moon, with a caveat: try to make the landing as close as possible to a favorable phase, for example, on the last day of the Moon’s stay in the desired sign.

Introducing for 2019 for every day. Daily lunar calendar for gardeners, flower growers and gardeners. The lunar calendar of sowing and planting contains a detailed description of gardening work for every day.

The calendar includes the calendar for 2019. The exact time of sunrise and sunset of the Sun and Moon, the time of the Moon's entry into the zodiac sign, the hours of the full moon, the new moon, the transition from the waxing to the waning Moon, the time of change of lunar phases, the length of the day are indicated according to Moscow time for the coordinates of Moscow.

Lunar calendar of sowing and planting for 2019 published for 10 days and updated weekly.

We suggest that experienced gardeners use a brief Lunar calendar in pictures, and you can open the general Lunar sowing calendar in the form of a table, published for three months, using the picture link below:

July 26, 2019. Friday

You can do the necessary pruning of trees and shrubs.

The length of the day is 16:21.

Do the necessary pruning of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs.

Crocus bulbs, hellebore rhizomes, and snowdrops are planted.

Water fruit and ornamental plants and apply organic fertilizers. Loosening is only superficial. Mulch the soil.

Sunrise 4:32. Sunset 20:39.

They don’t plant or sow. They do pinching and pinching.

Check the supports for fruit trees and, if necessary, install additional supports.

Waxing Moon in the sign of Virgo. Phase 1.

Water the plants abundantly, apply mineral fertilizers, and do foliar feeding.

They dig up the beds, loosen them, mulch the soil to cover moisture, and hill up the plants.

Thin out winter crops.

Crops are sown and planted for long-term storage and for seeds.

In the garden, you can prune to form a lush crown.

The lunar calendar shows the dates for sowing and planting many plants. These are fruit and ornamental trees, berry and ornamental shrubs, annual and perennial flower and berry crops. Our lunar calendar tells us about the favorable times for sowing and planting almost all vegetable crops grown in the Middle Zone, with various methods of cultivation: planting, forcing, sowing, through seedlings, including in a greenhouse, on a windowsill and in open ground.

The lunar sowing and planting calendar for each day contains astronomical information indicating the exact time of the Moon's entry into each zodiac sign, the hours of the full moon and new moon are indicated, the time of moonrise and sunset, the time of sunrise and sunset and the length of daylight are given. If the Moon enters a certain zodiac sign during the day, then in the lunar calendar, in the sowing and planting recommendations column, a note is given before the specified hour to sow, plant and care for plants according to the recommendations of the previous day of the lunar calendar.

In addition, the lunar calendar of sowing and planting for each day contains folk signs for the Moon and signs for the harvest from the folk agricultural calendar.

Astronomical information about the Sun in our calendar

If you observe the position of the Sun for a long enough time, for example, throughout the year, you will notice that its height above the horizon on different days will be different - the highest on June 21-22, and the lowest on December 21-22.

These events fall on different days in different years. These days are called the summer and winter solstices. Twice a year, on March 20-21 and September 22-23, the Sun rises exactly at the east point and sets exactly at the west point. On these days it is below and above the horizon for the same amount of time (that is, day is equal to night), and therefore they are called the days of the spring and autumn equinox. Between March 21 and September 22, the Sun rises north of the east point and, conversely, between September 23 and March 21 south of it.

Traditionally, March 21, June 22, September 23 and December 22 are considered the beginning of the seasons in the northern hemisphere of the Earth: spring, summer, autumn and winter.

We publish information on which days the listed astronomical events fall this year in the daily lunar calendar, which is given above.

The topic itself is interesting about the influence on the growth and development of plants of the position of the planets in the zodiac circle, in particular the closest companion of our planet - the Moon, about the interaction of the phases of the Moon and the growth, development of plants, the activity of microbiological processes in the soil.

The influence of the Moon on earthly affairs has been known since ancient times. It is with this planet that the tidal phenomena of ocean and sea waters, as well as fluctuations in electromagnetic fields that affect the weather, are associated. It is believed that on a full moon, the above-ground parts of plants are filled with juice to a greater extent, and on a new moon, it seems to tend to flow back to the roots. In the first case, there is a stronger hydration of the tissues, in the second - some dryness. From here comes research into the influence of the moon on plants, and based on the knowledge gained, a lunar calendar is compiled for each day of the current year.

Plants are influenced not only by the phases of the moon, but also by its position in the zodiac signs. It is better to plant when our companion is in the constellations of Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. Fight weeds when she is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius.

The presence of the Moon in the constellation Aries is conducive to collecting fruits - they are better stored. Moving to the constellation Libra is favorable for watering and grafting, to the constellation Leo - for mowing and weeding, Sagittarius - for digging up root crops, Aquarius - for exterminating pests.

If you believe the experience of astrological observations, then the zodiac signs are divided into productive (fertile): Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, and unproductive (infertile): Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius. Planting and sowing of fruit and ornamental plants according to the lunar calendar is best done when the Moon is in a productive zodiac sign.

How the lunar calendar of sowing and planting is compiled for each day

The local folk calendar, traditional experience, and accumulated knowledge are the main support in the practical activities of a gardener, florist and gardener. For neighboring regions, any lunar calendar needs amendments regarding the deadlines for sowing and planting, taking into account the conditions of a particular area. Data on the exact time of the Moon’s entry into the zodiacal constellation can be obtained from a chisel (tear-off calendar) for gardeners or an astrological calendar.

The weather also does not vary from year to year - there are early and late springs, which is also taken into account when compiling the lunar calendar.

The timing of the moon phases does not coincide from year to year. In almost a month, the Moon passes through 12 constellations, called the signs of the Zodiac. The following year, the lunar calendar shifts by 10 days. The timing of the moon phases repeats itself every 19 years. Every year, amendments are made to the daily sowing and planting calendar for the specific shape of the season and for the lunar phase.

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