fold faq How does the Calendar work?
Each month the moon moves through all twelve constellations of the zodiac in turn. This is referred to as the moon’s siderial cycle and forms the basis of the biodynamic calendar. Although the synodic (waxing and waning) cycle is the most well known lunar rhythm, it only plays a small part in this calendar.Since ancient times the twelve zodiac constellations have been associated with the each of the four elements.Three constellations are connected to each element and each element is related to a part of the plant: Earth – root; water – leaf; air – flower; fire – fruit. For good carrots an earth – root day should be chosen, for lettuce – a water – leaf day, beans and apples – a fire – fruit day etc.The influences have most effect when the soil is moved and when the biodynamic preparations have been used. Choosing suitable times for cultivation (hoeing, digging, harrowing etc.) as well as for sowing and harvesting is therefore also important.
