May 19, 2021 Date: May 19, 2021 Day of the week: Wednesday Moon age: 8, 9 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 10:26 am Moonset: ↓ 1:32 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 8:56 pm) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: First Quarter at 7:13:12 pm Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
8 lunar day – until 10:26 am
9 lunar day – from 10:26 am
On May 19 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 7:13:12 pm 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 46%. Moonrise will occur at 10:26 am and sunset at 1:32 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.
A favourable time to sow seeds that will produce above-ground fruit plants. It is also a good time to harvest mature crops.
Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. It is considered a good day for any work on the property. It is even possible to make a small margin for the second half of the week.