New Moon Planting -- Timing is Everything

Musing...
Did you know that today is the new moon? How does this relate to planting, and to your creative garden? 


Gardening by the phases of the moon is a technique that can speed the germination of your seeds by working with the forces of nature. Plants respond to the same gravitational pull of tides that affect the oceans, which alternately stimulates root and leaf growth. Seeds sprout more quickly, plants grow vigorously and at an optimum rate, harvests are larger and they don't go to seed as fast. This method has been practiced by many for hundreds of years, and is a perfect compliment to organic gardening because it's more effective in non-chemically treated soil.

The lunar phase controls the amount of moisture in the soil. This moisture is at its peak at the time of the new and the full moon. The sun and moon are lined up with earth. Just as the moon pulls the tides in the oceans, it also pulls upon the subtle bodies of water, causing moisture to rise in the earth, which encourages germination and growth. Above ground plantings should be done during the waxing of the moon, from new moon to full moon.  ( This information partly excerpted from www.gardeningbythemoon.com.)

Timing is an important factor in tending to your creative gardens.

Get Fired Up: 

• What are the gravitational pulls that are calling you to new creative expression this new moon?
• What are the seeds of creativity that you are considering planting?
• How can you capitalize on different resources to cultivate those creative sprouts and bring them to fruition?