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Lunar Planting Calendar

The real Moon phase, lunar day, and sign for any date — what to plant and what to hold off on in the garden, per lunar-gardening tradition.

How This Works

We calculate the Moon's real position — its phase, lunar day, and the zodiac sign it's in — using the same astronomical model as our lunar calendar. Lunar-gardening tradition takes it from there: a waxing Moon favors planting above-ground crops, a waning Moon favors root crops and soil work; "fruitful" signs (Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Capricorn) are considered the best time to plant, while "barren" ones (Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius) are better for weeding and pest control.

This is a folk tradition for gardeners who like to plan their work by the Moon, not agronomic science — factor in your climate, weather, and soil conditions above all.

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