Each month I like to write an overview of what zodiac signs and phases of the moon are in force. For those trying to plan ahead, this is helpful.
I’m writing from central Kentucky and all times are Eastern Standard. Just adjust for wherever you are. Also, it’s winter here so we’re not planting in the unprotected outdoor garden, but if you’re in a warmer climate that’s not the case.
Use common sense and good gardening practices when planting. For instance, it doesn’t matter if we’re under a favorable moon phase and zodiac sign (light moon/fertile sign) for tomatoes, you don’t want to plant them if you live in Michigan because they are hot weather veggies.
Southern Florida, however, is another matter.
And the sign in force on a particular day applies to wherever you are. For instance, if the fertile sign Cancer is in force on Jan. 8-9 – as it is – it’s in force on Jan. 8-9 wherever you are.
Now, the overview for the remainder of January according to the moon’s phases and zodiac signs.
The moon
The moon is in the light phase until the full moon on Jan. 9 at 2:30 a.m. EST. The light moon then returns at 2:39 a.m. Jan. 23 and continues until the full moon in February on Feb. 7, 4:54 p.m.
When the light moon is in force proceed with only light-moon activities and if that includes planting veggies, plant only above-ground producers.
The dark moon rules most of Jan. 9 through Jan. 22. If you’re planting anywhere, it’s below-ground producers.
Check the list below for other dark-moon activities.
IN SUMMARY:
Light moon days: Through Jan. 8 then Jan. 23 until Feb. 7.
Dark moon days: Most of Jan. 9 and through Jan. 22.
The signs
Remember: Check to see if the moon is in the light or dark phase (information above) before proceeding with planting or other activities, indoors or out.
Fertile signs: the most fertile signs in the zodiac rule these days: Jan. 30-31, Taurus (the neck); Jan. 8-9, Cancer (the breast); Jan. 17-18, Scorpio (the secrets); Jan 25-27, Pisces (the feet). There are nine days remaining this month ruled by the fertile signs: Scorpio, Taurus, Pisces and Cancer.
Killing signs: No planting, transplanting, or dealing with things you want to thrive should occur on these days. Reserve them for cultivating, cleaning out fence rows – anything but planting: Jan 28-29, Aries, (the head); Jan. 10-11, Leo (the heart). There arefour killing days remaining, those ruled by either Aries or Leo.
So-so days: These aren’t particularly fertile nor destructive, just so-so: Jan. 19-20, Sagittarius (the thighs); Jan. 21-22, Capricorn (the knees); Jan. 23-24, Aquarius (the legs). This month there are six days ruled by the so-so signs: Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius. That’s down from 10 days in December!
Flowering days: These are “bloom days” and well suited for planting flowers, blooming things in the greenhouse or for the house: Jan. 12-13, Virgo (the bowels); Jan. 14-16, Libra (the reins). There are five days this month ruled by the two flowering signs, Virgo and Libra.
Gemini days: Gemini rules the arms and is in force on Jan. 5-7. Next month we’ll be talking about planting peas when Gemini is in force since peas love cool weather and soil. For now, we’re just noting the Gemini days.
And there you have the month of January.
General tips
Again, here are a few general tips for activities other than planting:
>If you have gravel to pour on a drive or roadway, do that in the light of the moon so the gravel won’t sink. Same applies forstones on a garden path: Place them when the moon is in the light phase so they don’t sink. Check above for the right days.
>If you’re setting fence posts, do that in the light of the moon so the posts don’t sink.
>If you’re putting on a new shingle roof, do that when the moon’s in the dark phase so that the shingles stick down and don’t curl up on the ends.
>If you have changes to make like stopping smoking, starting a diet or exercise program, weaning small animals or children, scheduling elective surgery – anything that requires a change – here’s the formula: The moon in the dark phase and the signs going out of the body, past anything that “functions” so that means thighs, knees, legs and feet – Sagittarius through Pisces.
Finally, we’re beginning to get more days that precisely fit the formula. This month they are four days, Jan. 19-22. The signs are in Sagittarius (19-20) and Capricorn (21-22) and the moon is in the dark phase until early on the 23rd.
And the last two are on the weekend!
I’m writing from central Kentucky and all times are Eastern Standard. Just adjust for wherever you are. Also, it’s winter here so we’re not planting in the unprotected outdoor garden, but if you’re in a warmer climate that’s not the case.
Use common sense and good gardening practices when planting. For instance, it doesn’t matter if we’re under a favorable moon phase and zodiac sign (light moon/fertile sign) for tomatoes, you don’t want to plant them if you live in Michigan because they are hot weather veggies.
Southern Florida, however, is another matter.
And the sign in force on a particular day applies to wherever you are. For instance, if the fertile sign Cancer is in force on Jan. 8-9 – as it is – it’s in force on Jan. 8-9 wherever you are.
Now, the overview for the remainder of January according to the moon’s phases and zodiac signs.
The moon
The moon is in the light phase until the full moon on Jan. 9 at 2:30 a.m. EST. The light moon then returns at 2:39 a.m. Jan. 23 and continues until the full moon in February on Feb. 7, 4:54 p.m.
When the light moon is in force proceed with only light-moon activities and if that includes planting veggies, plant only above-ground producers.
The dark moon rules most of Jan. 9 through Jan. 22. If you’re planting anywhere, it’s below-ground producers.
Check the list below for other dark-moon activities.
IN SUMMARY:
Light moon days: Through Jan. 8 then Jan. 23 until Feb. 7.
Dark moon days: Most of Jan. 9 and through Jan. 22.
The signs
Remember: Check to see if the moon is in the light or dark phase (information above) before proceeding with planting or other activities, indoors or out.
Fertile signs: the most fertile signs in the zodiac rule these days: Jan. 30-31, Taurus (the neck); Jan. 8-9, Cancer (the breast); Jan. 17-18, Scorpio (the secrets); Jan 25-27, Pisces (the feet). There are nine days remaining this month ruled by the fertile signs: Scorpio, Taurus, Pisces and Cancer.
Killing signs: No planting, transplanting, or dealing with things you want to thrive should occur on these days. Reserve them for cultivating, cleaning out fence rows – anything but planting: Jan 28-29, Aries, (the head); Jan. 10-11, Leo (the heart). There arefour killing days remaining, those ruled by either Aries or Leo.
So-so days: These aren’t particularly fertile nor destructive, just so-so: Jan. 19-20, Sagittarius (the thighs); Jan. 21-22, Capricorn (the knees); Jan. 23-24, Aquarius (the legs). This month there are six days ruled by the so-so signs: Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius. That’s down from 10 days in December!
Flowering days: These are “bloom days” and well suited for planting flowers, blooming things in the greenhouse or for the house: Jan. 12-13, Virgo (the bowels); Jan. 14-16, Libra (the reins). There are five days this month ruled by the two flowering signs, Virgo and Libra.
Gemini days: Gemini rules the arms and is in force on Jan. 5-7. Next month we’ll be talking about planting peas when Gemini is in force since peas love cool weather and soil. For now, we’re just noting the Gemini days.
And there you have the month of January.
General tips
Again, here are a few general tips for activities other than planting:
>If you have gravel to pour on a drive or roadway, do that in the light of the moon so the gravel won’t sink. Same applies forstones on a garden path: Place them when the moon is in the light phase so they don’t sink. Check above for the right days.
>If you’re setting fence posts, do that in the light of the moon so the posts don’t sink.
>If you’re putting on a new shingle roof, do that when the moon’s in the dark phase so that the shingles stick down and don’t curl up on the ends.
>If you have changes to make like stopping smoking, starting a diet or exercise program, weaning small animals or children, scheduling elective surgery – anything that requires a change – here’s the formula: The moon in the dark phase and the signs going out of the body, past anything that “functions” so that means thighs, knees, legs and feet – Sagittarius through Pisces.
Finally, we’re beginning to get more days that precisely fit the formula. This month they are four days, Jan. 19-22. The signs are in Sagittarius (19-20) and Capricorn (21-22) and the moon is in the dark phase until early on the 23rd.
And the last two are on the weekend!
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