April 20, 2023 Date: April 20, 2023 Day of the week: Thursday Moon age: 29, 1, 2 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 5:03 am Moonset: ↓ 7:47 pm Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 4:28 am) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: NEW MOON at 04:15:48 Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
29 lunar day – until 4:15 am
1 lunar day – from 4:15 am until 5:03 am
2 lunar day – from 5:03 am
On April 20 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the NEW MOON at 04:15:48 phase in the zodiacal constellation of Taurus ♉, according to the calendar it is the 2 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 0%. Moonrise will occur at 5:03 am and sunset at 7:47 pm.
Taurus is a fertile sign. Plants planted today, after an initial delay in sprouting, will give you confident, vigorous growth and a good crop. However, the fruit will not keep well and will not be suitable for obtaining quality seed. With Taurus, the following types of work are optimal: soaking and sowing, moderate loosening, pinching and pruning, watering, drying, canning and harvesting for long-term storage. However, deep loosening that affects the roots and transplanting plants on this day is better avoided.
After a period of rest, plant sap will begin to rise from the roots to the top of the plant. This is a good time for planting seeds and seedlings, transplanting trees and shrubs, watering and feeding plants, grafting and rooting cuttings. It is better not to do any pruning today.
An extremely unfavourable day for working with plants. If possible, devote it to weeding, pest control and various preparatory tasks. A little watering and light tilling of the soil is acceptable.
Thursday is controlled by the giant Jupiter. This is the best day for weeding and transplanting plants. However, any other business will also go well. If you don't have a plan, trust your intuition to tell you what to do first today.