Gardening moon calendar – December 18, 2021

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

December 18, 2021

Gemini

Moon 18 December
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%

Date: December 18, 2021

Day of the week: Saturday

Moon age: 15, 16 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 3:07 pm

Moonset:   ↓ 7:32 am

Moon Sign: Gemini ♊

Element: Air

Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous

Plant part: Flower Days

15 lunar day – until 3:07 pm
16 lunar day – from 3:07 pm

Moon position on December 18, 2021

On December 18 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 15 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 99%. Moonrise will occur at 3:07 pm and sunset at 7:32 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on December 18, 2021

At midday, the Moon is in the Gemini ♊ (±).

This sign has neutral fertility. Seeds planted today will develop moderately, producing plants that will require a lot of your attention throughout the growing season. Nor can you expect an abundant harvest, but there will be enough for your modest needs. It is believed that in Gemini it is favourable to plant mainly curly and ampel plants, as well as those with whiskers. It is better to stop work on dipping, weeding, thinning out seedlings, loosening, but it is better to wait with watering. It is a good time to harvest crops for long-term storage and fruit for seedlings, to prepare medicinal herbs, and to preserve, pickle and dry vegetables and fruit.

The middle of the day falls on the 15 lunar day (+).

Energy on this day is bubbling and often out of control. It is better to concentrate on loosening the soil, making beds, applying organic and mineral fertiliser and harvesting. If possible, avoid picking, pruning, cutting and grafting.

Current phase – Waxing Gibbous (+).

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.

Influence of the day of the week – Saturday (±).

Saturday is ruled by Saturn, which is responsible for efficiency and learning. This is a good time to solve accumulated problems in the controlled dacha area.

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