Now that the Sun is in Cancer, I think it's an excellent time to discuss Mooning around the House activities. Finding the best dates for activities around the home just got easier with this guide. You can use this guide along with the Daily Activities chart at Moon Tracks Calendars.
If building a house, leveling the ground for the foundation should be started when the Moon transits Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius the first week after the New Moon. Positive aspects from the Moon to Saturn add to the stability of the foundation.
The best days to start framing a building is when the Moon transits Aquarius and is enhanced when there are positive aspects to Jupiter.
For electrical and gas installations (or installing appliances) the Moon should be transiting Aries, Leo or Sagittarius and there should be no harsh aspects (or conjunctions) to Mars, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune.
Plumbing is best initiated while the Moon transits Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces and there should be no difficult aspects to the Moon, Neptune or Pluto.
Installing interior doors, cupboards and closets are best when initiated while the Moon transits Libra.
Roofing or reroofing a home is best when initiated after the Full Moon, particularly when the Moon is in Aries or Aquarius. Try to avoid any roofing activity within 24 hours of and during the New Moon.
Painting of the house is best avoided during the New Moon period. During cold temperatures, try to paint when the Moon is transiting in Leo. If painting during the hot temperatures, try to initiate the activity when the Moon is transiting in Taurus. The waxing moon periods are better than waning for paint applications.
The best dates to initiate home renovations or repairs around the home are after the New Moon and before the Full Moon when the Moon is in the sign of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius. Try to avoid dates when the Moon is forming difficult aspects to Mars or Saturn. Also avoid any planetary harsh aspects or conjunctions to the ruling planet of a particular area of the home, i.e. dining room, living room, hallways, front porch, front door and foyer are ruled by the Sun (Leo). The basement, cellar, plumbing, bathrooms and laundry rooms are ruled by the Moon (Cancer). Library, study room, family room, art gallery, rooms for servants or employees, barns and sheds for hand tools are ruled by Mercury (Gemini & Virgo). Bedrooms, social rooms and rooms mostly occupied by women are ruled by Venus (Taurus). The kitchen, fireplaces, furnaces and wood stoves are ruled by Mars (Aries). Mars & Pluto (Scorpio) rules over toilets and waste products. Jupiter (Sagittarius) rules over mostly storage areas, i.e. garage, wood sheds, cupboards, pantries, etc. Rarely used and confined areas of the home, crawl spaces, and attics are ruled over by Saturn (Capricorn). Improvements to rooms dedicated to electronics should be initiated while Uranus (Aquarius) is well aspected. Venus (Libra) also rules over back doors, back yards, decks and enclosed areas on the outside of the main structure such as solariums, green houses or enclosed patios.
Changing a room's furniture or decorating is best when the Moon is in the air signs and while the Moon is making positive aspects to Mars or Saturn. When purchasing new furniture, buy the items on a Saturday whenever possible while there are positive aspects to Saturn.
If planning to fence in the yard, set the posts while the Moon is waning after the Full Moon in the fixed signs of Taurus or Leo.
For selling your home (your primary residence) find a day when your solar sign is well aspected by Jupiter to list it on the market. When purchasing a home as your primary residence, initiate the papers when the Moon is new or in the first quarter and in the sign of Taurus or Leo.
Moving into your new home? Try to schedule the moving date when your solar sign is receiving a conjunction, sextile or trine from the Moon and when the Moon is not making any aspect to Mars.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Cooking under the Moon
Most people don't understand why they can whip up the exact same recipe, to have it turn out great sometimes, but flop on others. Some of this problem could be due to the stage of the moon as well as the sign that the moon is transiting through. There actually are moon phases that are more conducive to certain cooking activities.
The best time to make fresh sauerkraut is within a few days after the Full Moon in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
The best times to brew wine or root beer (not beer) is when the moon is in Taurus or Pisces. If the moon is sextile or trine to Venus (direct motion), the batch is likely to be fuller bodied. Best to avoid the dates when the moon is forming any aspects to Mars or Saturn.
Brewing other drinks is best when started during the 3rd or 4th quarters and the moon is in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Baked goods are usually best when the moon is in the signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius, and when the moon is forming positive aspects to Mercury or Venus while not in retrograde motion. Creating works of arts from food, i.e. decorating cakes, sculpting with ice or food, etc., is likely to be enhanced while the moon is transiting through the sign of Taurus or Libra and in favorable aspect to Venus direct.
Canning one's own food is a large project that can be enhanced by knowing the best dates to begin. Canning and/or freezing fruits or vegetables when the moon is waxing in the signs of Cancer or Pisces tends to improve the outcome and quality. Making jams, jellies and preserves is best during the waxing moon while the moon is transiting through Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Drying herbs is best during the 3rd quarter of the moon while the moon is transiting Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.
Cooking in a crock pot or cooking on the stove over low heat is best when done while the moon is transiting Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio.
Roasting foods in the oven tend to turn out best when the moon transits Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn and in a favorable aspect to Mars.
Drying or smoking of meats or produce is best when initiated during the waxing 3rd quarters while the moon is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo or Sagittarius. The process is enhanced if the moon was moving into a favorable aspect to Mars when the process was started.
You can find some other best days at Moontracks' Daily Activities chart.
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."
The best time to make fresh sauerkraut is within a few days after the Full Moon in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
The best times to brew wine or root beer (not beer) is when the moon is in Taurus or Pisces. If the moon is sextile or trine to Venus (direct motion), the batch is likely to be fuller bodied. Best to avoid the dates when the moon is forming any aspects to Mars or Saturn.
Brewing other drinks is best when started during the 3rd or 4th quarters and the moon is in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Baked goods are usually best when the moon is in the signs of Gemini, Libra or Aquarius, and when the moon is forming positive aspects to Mercury or Venus while not in retrograde motion. Creating works of arts from food, i.e. decorating cakes, sculpting with ice or food, etc., is likely to be enhanced while the moon is transiting through the sign of Taurus or Libra and in favorable aspect to Venus direct.
Canning one's own food is a large project that can be enhanced by knowing the best dates to begin. Canning and/or freezing fruits or vegetables when the moon is waxing in the signs of Cancer or Pisces tends to improve the outcome and quality. Making jams, jellies and preserves is best during the waxing moon while the moon is transiting through Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Drying herbs is best during the 3rd quarter of the moon while the moon is transiting Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.
Cooking in a crock pot or cooking on the stove over low heat is best when done while the moon is transiting Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio.
Roasting foods in the oven tend to turn out best when the moon transits Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn and in a favorable aspect to Mars.
Drying or smoking of meats or produce is best when initiated during the waxing 3rd quarters while the moon is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo or Sagittarius. The process is enhanced if the moon was moving into a favorable aspect to Mars when the process was started.
You can find some other best days at Moontracks' Daily Activities chart.
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Gardening by the Moon
The best days to dig up the dirt for planting is when the moon is waning (best when the moon is in the 4th quarter) and when the moon is transiting through the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.
The best time to harvest crops will depend on the type of crop:
Treating for pests or weeds is best when the moon is in the 4th quarter, however, it can be initiated during the 3rd quarter as well. The best signs to initiate the activity is Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.
Mowing grass for specific qualities of the lawn are quite simple. Mowing during the waxing phases of the 1st and 2nd quarters will promote thicker growth while mowing during the waning 3rd and 4th quarters will restrict growth.
Fertilizing when the moon is in a water sign is best; Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Engineered fertilizers, also known as chemical fertilizers, should be applied when the moon is waxing (1st & 2nd quarters). Organic (animal) fertilizers should be applied when the moon is waning (3rd & 4th quarters). If you are thinking about starting your own organic compost pile, the best time to proceed with that is when the moon is in the 4th quarter (before the New Moon) and in the sign of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Moontracks.com has more Daily Activities by the moon updated monthly. If you want to start marking these dates onto your calendars, it is best to know your timezone and find a astrology calendar that corresponds with your timezone. MoonTracks' Astrology Calendar is established for the Pacific Standard Time.
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the righthand column under "Pages."
The best time to harvest crops will depend on the type of crop:
- Grains for drying/storage should be harvested within days after the Full Moon, but avoid days when the moon is in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces). The best signs would be Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Capricorn or Aquarius.
- Plants used for drying or canning should be picked when the Moon is waning in the signs of Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.
- Plants and fruits that need to mature into moist and flavorful products should be picked shortly after the Full Moon in the signs of Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces.
- Root crops should be dug up after the Full Moon but before the New Moon while the moon is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.
- Seed plants that fruit, such as tomatoes, peppers, peas, beans, cucumbers, etc., should be planted after the New Moon until several days before the Full Moon while the moon is in the signs of Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces.
- Plants that leaf, such as lettuce, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, etc., should be planted a few days after the New Moon while the moon is in a water sign; Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Taurus and Libra can also be considered alternate productive moon signs for these crops.
- Root bound plants such as carrots, potatoes, radishes and onions are most likely to bear well when planted in the 3rd quarter of the waxing moon in the signs of Taurus, Libra or Capricorn.
Treating for pests or weeds is best when the moon is in the 4th quarter, however, it can be initiated during the 3rd quarter as well. The best signs to initiate the activity is Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Aquarius.
Mowing grass for specific qualities of the lawn are quite simple. Mowing during the waxing phases of the 1st and 2nd quarters will promote thicker growth while mowing during the waning 3rd and 4th quarters will restrict growth.
Fertilizing when the moon is in a water sign is best; Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Engineered fertilizers, also known as chemical fertilizers, should be applied when the moon is waxing (1st & 2nd quarters). Organic (animal) fertilizers should be applied when the moon is waning (3rd & 4th quarters). If you are thinking about starting your own organic compost pile, the best time to proceed with that is when the moon is in the 4th quarter (before the New Moon) and in the sign of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Moontracks.com has more Daily Activities by the moon updated monthly. If you want to start marking these dates onto your calendars, it is best to know your timezone and find a astrology calendar that corresponds with your timezone. MoonTracks' Astrology Calendar is established for the Pacific Standard Time.
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the righthand column under "Pages."
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Business and Transactions by the Moon
Long distance travel should be initiated when the Moon is making a sextile or trine aspect to the Sun, preferably when the Moon is in Gemini or Sagittarius. Avoid dates where the Moon is square or opposing Mars or Uranus.
The best time to purchase stock or bonds is when the Moon is in Taurus or Capricorn. A sextile or trine to Jupiter or Saturn could enhance the profit.
When hiring people for long-term positions, look for Moon transits in the signs of Gemini or Virgo while the Moon is waxing after the New Moon. The Moon's conjunction, sextile or trine to Mercury or Jupiter can also assist the hiring process.
Hiring a consultant holds more promise while the Moon is forming positive aspects to Mercury or Jupiter.
To minimize stressful firings of staff, wait until the Moon is waning after the Full Moon. Try to avoid dates when the Moon is in a square aspect to any planet.
Signing contracts or finalizing negotiations should be avoided when the Moon is forming harsh aspects to Mercury. Mars or Saturn. The best dates are when the Moon is waxing, in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Favorable aspects to Mercury (while in direct motion) can also enhance the circumstances. Bidding on a contract is favored when the Moon is in Gemini or Capricorn, or while forming a positive aspect to Jupiter.
Promoting or selling your ideas/products are especially favored when the Moon is transiting in your Sun sign. These activities are also enhanced while the Moon is forming favorable aspects to Mercury, Mars or Jupiter. Harsh aspects by the Moon to Saturn can interfere in productive business transactions.
Asking for a promotion is enhanced when the Moon is in your Sun sign. Favorable aspects to Mercury also improve your chances. However, if the Moon is forming any aspects to Mars or Saturn, choose a different day.
When registering for training of a new business skill, choose a day when the Moon is forming a favorable aspect to the planet that rules over that occupation.
The best time to start a new job is when the Moon is forming a positive aspect to Jupiter and/or Venus. If the Moon is transiting in your Sun sign, you may also benefit.
Request loans when the Moon is waning after the Full Moon, and forming positive aspects to Jupiter and/or Venus. Loans are also favored while the Moon is in the signs of Taurus or Leo.
The best time to obtain a patent or copyright is while the Moon is conjunct, sextile or trine to Jupiter or Mercury.
The best time to promote your business via electronic media is while the Moon transits Gemini, Capricorn or Aquarius. The best time to promote your business in newspapers, magazines and in print is while the Moon is in your business' solar sign and receiving positive aspects from Mercury or Venus.
Start a new business venture while the Moon is in Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, and waxing but before the Full Moon. The planet that rules over the business/industry should be well aspected. Also, favorable aspects from the moon to Jupiter or Saturn can help boost the startup.
Basic Moon Activity Chart available at Moon Tracks Daily Activities
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."
The best time to purchase stock or bonds is when the Moon is in Taurus or Capricorn. A sextile or trine to Jupiter or Saturn could enhance the profit.
When hiring people for long-term positions, look for Moon transits in the signs of Gemini or Virgo while the Moon is waxing after the New Moon. The Moon's conjunction, sextile or trine to Mercury or Jupiter can also assist the hiring process.
Hiring a consultant holds more promise while the Moon is forming positive aspects to Mercury or Jupiter.
To minimize stressful firings of staff, wait until the Moon is waning after the Full Moon. Try to avoid dates when the Moon is in a square aspect to any planet.
Signing contracts or finalizing negotiations should be avoided when the Moon is forming harsh aspects to Mercury. Mars or Saturn. The best dates are when the Moon is waxing, in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Favorable aspects to Mercury (while in direct motion) can also enhance the circumstances. Bidding on a contract is favored when the Moon is in Gemini or Capricorn, or while forming a positive aspect to Jupiter.
Promoting or selling your ideas/products are especially favored when the Moon is transiting in your Sun sign. These activities are also enhanced while the Moon is forming favorable aspects to Mercury, Mars or Jupiter. Harsh aspects by the Moon to Saturn can interfere in productive business transactions.
Asking for a promotion is enhanced when the Moon is in your Sun sign. Favorable aspects to Mercury also improve your chances. However, if the Moon is forming any aspects to Mars or Saturn, choose a different day.
When registering for training of a new business skill, choose a day when the Moon is forming a favorable aspect to the planet that rules over that occupation.
The best time to start a new job is when the Moon is forming a positive aspect to Jupiter and/or Venus. If the Moon is transiting in your Sun sign, you may also benefit.
Request loans when the Moon is waning after the Full Moon, and forming positive aspects to Jupiter and/or Venus. Loans are also favored while the Moon is in the signs of Taurus or Leo.
The best time to obtain a patent or copyright is while the Moon is conjunct, sextile or trine to Jupiter or Mercury.
The best time to promote your business via electronic media is while the Moon transits Gemini, Capricorn or Aquarius. The best time to promote your business in newspapers, magazines and in print is while the Moon is in your business' solar sign and receiving positive aspects from Mercury or Venus.
Start a new business venture while the Moon is in Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, and waxing but before the Full Moon. The planet that rules over the business/industry should be well aspected. Also, favorable aspects from the moon to Jupiter or Saturn can help boost the startup.
Basic Moon Activity Chart available at Moon Tracks Daily Activities
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the right column under "Pages."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Beauty Tips by the Moon
There are a lot of beauty tips on the Internet, but when we add in the Moon's influence, we often find a bit of an edge in our trips to the spa, gym or beauty salon.
Want to Lose Weight? Then initiate the activities while the Moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarters (aka waning phases) and the Moon is in the zodiac sign of Virgo for the best results.
Needing Cosmetic Surgery? Try to avoid dates when the Moon is in a harsh aspect to Mars, Saturn or the Sun. You are likely to notice the best results when the Moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarters between the New Moon and Full Moon (not on a New or Full Moon). Additionally, avoid any dates when the Moon is in your individual Sun (Solar) sign.
Perhaps one of the most often asked question, when is the best time to get Hair Treatments? Hair dyes and chemical treatments of hair typically have the best results when the Moon is in Taurus or Leo while making a favorable aspect to Venus or your personal Sun Sign. Skip appointments on dates when Moon is making a difficult aspect to Mars. Cutting hair for the sake of "appearance" is promoted when the Moon is in Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Capricorn or Pisces. If the Moon is making a favorable aspect to Venus, the outcome is likely to be even better. For faster growth, cutting hair when the Moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter and in the signs of Cancer or Pisces is suggested. The promise of thicker hair growth suggests that hair be cut when the Moon is Full and in the signs of Taurus, Cancer or Leo. For those of you who want your hair to grow more slowly after a cut, then try cutting your hair while the Moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarters and in the signs or Aries, Gemini or Virgo. Additionally, hair cut while the Moon is square or opposing Saturn (direct motion, not retrograde) is supposed to "restrict" growth.
Buy beauty products while the Moon is in the 3rd quarter and in the signs of Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces. Trips to the spa or for a massage is recommended on dates that the Moon is in Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra or Aquarius. Again, as with almost all beautification events, positive aspects to Venus from the Moon enhances the outcome.
Try these dates out, while keeping of journal of the results to see for yourself whether the suggestions work.
For more information, check out this Daily Activities Table.
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the righthand column under "Pages."
Want to Lose Weight? Then initiate the activities while the Moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarters (aka waning phases) and the Moon is in the zodiac sign of Virgo for the best results.
Needing Cosmetic Surgery? Try to avoid dates when the Moon is in a harsh aspect to Mars, Saturn or the Sun. You are likely to notice the best results when the Moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarters between the New Moon and Full Moon (not on a New or Full Moon). Additionally, avoid any dates when the Moon is in your individual Sun (Solar) sign.
Perhaps one of the most often asked question, when is the best time to get Hair Treatments? Hair dyes and chemical treatments of hair typically have the best results when the Moon is in Taurus or Leo while making a favorable aspect to Venus or your personal Sun Sign. Skip appointments on dates when Moon is making a difficult aspect to Mars. Cutting hair for the sake of "appearance" is promoted when the Moon is in Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Capricorn or Pisces. If the Moon is making a favorable aspect to Venus, the outcome is likely to be even better. For faster growth, cutting hair when the Moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter and in the signs of Cancer or Pisces is suggested. The promise of thicker hair growth suggests that hair be cut when the Moon is Full and in the signs of Taurus, Cancer or Leo. For those of you who want your hair to grow more slowly after a cut, then try cutting your hair while the Moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarters and in the signs or Aries, Gemini or Virgo. Additionally, hair cut while the Moon is square or opposing Saturn (direct motion, not retrograde) is supposed to "restrict" growth.
Buy beauty products while the Moon is in the 3rd quarter and in the signs of Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces. Trips to the spa or for a massage is recommended on dates that the Moon is in Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra or Aquarius. Again, as with almost all beautification events, positive aspects to Venus from the Moon enhances the outcome.
Try these dates out, while keeping of journal of the results to see for yourself whether the suggestions work.
For more information, check out this Daily Activities Table.
If terms or phrases in this article do not make sense, click on the glossary of terms link in the righthand column under "Pages."
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