April 14, 2019 Date: April 14, 2019 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 9, 10 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 12:14 pm Moonset: ↓ 3:11 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ Element: Fire Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Fruit Days |
9 lunar day – until 12:14 pm
10 lunar day – from 12:14 pm
On April 14 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 9 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 68%. Moonrise will occur at 12:14 pm and sunset at 3:11 am.
During this time it is advisable to take a break from most gardening activities related to planting and growing plants. The only exception is rejuvenation and shaping pruning. The crop harvested in Leo will keep well for a long time. The ripe fruit can be used to harvest its high quality seeds. It is also a good time to prepare the harvest by canning, drying, etc. It is worth avoiding watering and fertilising with organic and mineral fertilisers.
A good day for gardening. Feel free to plant and transplant above-ground crops, loosen and mulch the soil, weed, root and graft cuttings. This is a good time to water and fertilise, but it is better to hold off on pruning.
This is a good time for sowing plants with above-ground crops. Pruning on this day will have the maximum stimulating effect. Among the favourable types of work at this time are planting and transplanting ornamental, fruit and berry trees and shrubs, rooting cuttings, grafting, watering and fertilising. When working with the roots of plants, try to cause them as little damage as possible.
Sunday is under the patronage of the sun. This is the time to rest from pressing matters and spend your free time in joy and fun, in the circle of family, friends and like-minded people. In the garden you can do light work that does not require much effort or energy.