March 8, 2025 Date: March 8, 2025 Day of the week: Saturday Moon age: 9, 10 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 10:51 am Moonset: ↓ 4:17 am Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ Element: Water Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days |
9 lunar day – until 10:51 am
10 lunar day – from 10:51 am
On March 8 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 10 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 68%. Moonrise will occur at 10:51 am and sunset at 4:17 am.
Cancer is considered the most fertile sign of the zodiac. Plants planted on this day will be particularly productive, but due to the large number of delicious and juicy fruits, taller crops will need additional support and support. It is important to note that the harvested crops are not suitable for long term storage and are not suitable for seed. During this time you can be involved in soaking and sowing, loosening, watering, fertilising, grafting, preparing medicinal herbs, canning, drying and other types of processing of harvested berries, vegetables and fruit.
It is a very favourable day for planting and transplanting trees and shrubs in the garden, also for planting seeds, seedlings and various saplings. Prepare, root and graft cuttings, actively water and fertilise garden plants, but do not rush into cutting and 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.
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.