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MOON GARDENING BY PLACE IN THE ZODIAC

FRUITFUL SIGNS

Cancer Most favorable planting time for all leafy crops bearing fruit above ground. Prune to encourage growth in Cancer.
Scorpio Second only to Cancer, Scorpio Moon promises good germination and swift growth. In Scorpio, prune for bud development.
Pisces Planting in the last of the Watery Triad is especially effective for root growth.
Taurus The best time to plant root crops is when the Moon is in the sign of the Bull.
Capricorn The Earthly Goat Moon promotes the the growth of rhizomes, bulbs, roots, tubers and stalks. Prune now to strengthen branches.  
Libra Airy Libra may be the least beneficial of the fruitful signs, but is excellent for planting flowers and vines.
BARREN SIGNS  
Leo Foremost of the Barren signs, the Lion Moon is the best time to effectively destroy weeds and pests. Cultivate and till the soil.
Gemini Harvest in the Airy Twins; gather herbs and roots. Reap when the Moon is in a sign of Air or Fire to assure best storage.
Virgo Plow, cultivate and control weeds and pests when the moon is in Virgo.
Sagittarius Plow and cultivate the soil or harvest under the Archer Moon. Prune now to discourage growth.
Aquarius This dry sign of Air is perfect for ground cultivation, reaping crops, gathering roots and herbs. It is a good time to destroy weeds and pests.
Aries Cultivate, weed and prune to lessen growth. Gather herbs and roots for storage.