Lunar Phases & Moon Planting – Aug 2023

Lunar Phases & Moon Planting – Aug 2023

Times are given in Queensland time AEST.

Supermoon Full Moon:  Wed 2 Aug 2023 at 4.31am AEST at 9 Aquarius

A high energy time when things come to fruition or events come to a head

Moon planting: The week following Full Moon is the best time for planting root crops

Last Quarter:  Tues 8 Aug 2023 at 8.28pm AEST at 15 Taurus

A time of reorientation as the light of the Moon decreases, eventually going into the low-energy time of Old Moon just before the cycle begins again with the next New Moon.

Moon planting: The last week of the Moon cycle is the best time for weeding and composting.

New Moon:  Wed 16 Aug 2023 at 7.38pm AEST at 23 Leo          

A time of renewed energy as a new cycle starts.

Moon planting: The week following the New Moon is the best time for planting leafy greens.

First Quarter:  Thurs 24 Aug 2023 at 7.57pm at 1 Sagittarius

A time to take decisive action with unfolding events as the light of the Moon continues to grow.

Moon planting: The week following First Quarter Moon is ideal for planting fruiting vegetables.

Supermoon Full Moon:  Thurs 31 Aug 2023 at 11.35am AEST at 7 Pisces

A high energy time when things come to fruition or events come to a head, intensified by the Supermoon

Moon planting: The week following Full Moon is the best time for planting root crops

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