Planetary Planting

Author: Alex Gorzen

Planetary planting is when we use lunar cycles to make the most of our gardens. This is a form of astrology called natural astrology. Mundane astrology is very different. Mundane astrology is also known as judicial astrology. This is an interesting area of study, but not necessary for gardening. Mundane astrology uses the ingress of the year to predict political and worldly events. You would cast a chart for the spring equinox to determine what will happen in the coming year. 

Roman naturalist Pliny wrote of the Moon's influence on tides prior to 100AD. It wasn't until Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity that tidal laws were revealed. This occurred in the 1600s. This is the theory behind lunar agriculture. We can understand that the Moon has an impact on tides. Astrologers believe the Moon also impacts vegetables and plants in natural astrology. Plants are composed of water. This would be pulled by lunar forces just as the ocean is. There are theories  that the air and earth also experience tides. In 1 study it was noted that land rises and falls as much as 12 inches each day. These things have a very strong impact on the world around us. 

I am getting ready for gardening season here in Toronto. Our weather stays cold here in Canada until the end of May. I am looking ahead to insure that I get the most out of my crops. I plan to keep everybody up to date with my progress and research as I create a witch's garden using planetary planting. The link below will lead you to one of the books I am using as a resource..