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Plan your own garden!

    How to use this calculator

  1. Enter ZIP code for location desired. Click "Submit"
  2. Enter Month and Day for the Zodiac month. No comma necessary - Month Date. Click "Submit"
  3. Compare your data with the listed recommendations!

Zodiac symbol conversion

Aries - Ram

Taurus - Bull

Gemini - Twins

Cancer - Crab

Leo - Lion

Virgo - Virgin

Libra - Balance

Scorpio - Scorpion

Sagittarius - Archer

Capicorn - Goat

Aquarius - Waterman

Pisces - Fish

The Moon Phase for today:

The zodiac symbol for today, enter Month and Date


Deciphering between Waning and Waxing moons...

Waxing Moon: During this phase the earth is “exhaling” or "ascending" and releasing. The growing energies are drawn into the upper plant. It is time to sow plants intended for their characteristics above ground, such as shrubs, trees, and flowering plants.

Waning Moon: During this phase the earth is "inhaling" or "descending" and absorbing. The growing energy is pulled down towards the roots. This is the time to water, or use natural fertilizers which will be well absorbed by soil and into the plant. This is the time to be weeding!

Using the zodiac month will help determine which type of plants to sow or harvest in accordance with the moon cycle.

For example:

If it was a Waxing Gibbous in the month of Scorpio, I might consider SOWING a LEAF plant, such as spinach.

Now compare with the chart below!

With the Moon in the signs of the earth element (Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus), the formation of roots was facilitated.(Think of carrots, garlic, onion)

With the Moon in the signs of the water element (Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio), the formation of leaves was facilitated.(Think of spinach, cabbage, herbs)

With the Moon in the signs of the air element (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius), the formation of flowers was facilitated.(Think chamomile, lilac, or ornamental flowers)

With the Moon in the signs of the fire element (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius), fruit formation was facilitated.(Think of tomatoes, beans, peppers)