Biodynamic planting calendar August 2022
The moon in August 2022
Moon phases
- The First Quarter falls on August 5, 2022 at 12:06.
- The Full Moon falls on August 12, 2022 at 02:35.
- The Last Quarter falls on August 19, 2022 at 05:36.
- The New Moon falls on August 27, 2022 at 09:17.
Waxing and waning
- waxing: 1–11, 27–31
- waning: 12–26
Ascending and descending
- ascending: 9–22
- descending: 1–8, 23–31
Days by day type
- Root day: 2–4, 11–12, 19–21, 29–31
- Leaf day: 7–8, 14–16, 24–25
- Flower day: 5–6, 13, 22–23
- Fruit day: 1, 9–10, 17–18, 26–28
The path is the arc, not the light: ascending does not mean waxing.
Legend
Root
Carrots, beetroot, potatoes, onions — everything that grows below ground.
Leaf
Lettuce, spinach, cabbage, herbs — everything grown for its leaves.
Flower
Flowers, broccoli, artichokes — everything that blooms.
Fruit
Tomatoes, beans, grain, fruit — everything that bears fruit.
- Lunar node — unfavourable for sowing and planting.
- Full Moon · New Moon · First Quarter · Last Quarter
All days at a glance
| Day | Day type | Moon in the constellation | Constellation change | Moon on this day | Moon’s path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mon | Fruit day | Leo | 17:59 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 2. Tue | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 3. Wed | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 4. Thu | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 5. Fri | Flower day | Libra | 03:24 from Virgo to Libra | First Quarter 12:06 · Descending lunar node 21:31 | descending |
| 6. Sat | Flower day | Libra | 19:58 from Libra to Scorpio | descending | |
| 7. Sun | Leaf day | Scorpio | descending | ||
| 8. Mon | Leaf day | Scorpio | 14:01 from Scorpio to Sagittarius | descending | |
| 9. Tue | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 10. Wed | Fruit day | Sagittarius | 19:42 from Sagittarius to Capricorn | Perigee (closest to Earth) | ascending |
| 11. Thu | Root day | Capricorn | ascending | ||
| 12. Fri | Root day | Capricorn | 16:11 from Capricorn to Aquarius | Full Moon 02:35 | ascending |
| 13. Sat | Flower day | Aquarius | ascending | ||
| 14. Sun | Leaf day | Pisces | 08:01 from Aquarius to Pisces | ascending | |
| 15. Mon | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 16. Tue | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 17. Wed | Fruit day | Aries | 01:31 from Pisces to Aries | ascending | |
| 18. Thu | Fruit day | Aries | Ascending lunar node 11:58 | ascending | |
| 19. Fri | Root day | Taurus | 00:45 from Aries to Taurus | Last Quarter 05:36 | ascending |
| 20. Sat | Root day | Taurus | ascending | ||
| 21. Sun | Root day | Taurus | ascending | ||
| 22. Mon | Flower day | Gemini | 02:24 from Taurus to Gemini | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | ascending |
| 23. Tue | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 24. Wed | Leaf day | Cancer | 10:45 from Gemini to Cancer | descending | |
| 25. Thu | Leaf day | Cancer | descending | ||
| 26. Fri | Fruit day | Leo | 02:38 from Cancer to Leo | descending | |
| 27. Sat | Fruit day | Leo | New Moon 09:17 | descending | |
| 28. Sun | Fruit day | Leo | 23:45 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 29. Mon | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 30. Tue | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 31. Wed | Root day | Virgo | descending |
Frequently asked questions about August 2022
When is the Full Moon in August 2022?
The Full Moon falls on August 12, 2022 at 02:35.
When is the New Moon in August 2022?
The New Moon falls on August 27, 2022 at 09:17.
When is the moon waxing in August 2022?
The moon is waxing: 1–11, 27–31.
When is the moon waning in August 2022?
The moon is waning: 12–26.
When is the moon ascending in August 2022?
The moon is ascending: 9–22.
When is the moon descending in August 2022?
The moon is descending: 1–8, 23–31.
When is a Root day in August 2022?
Root day: 2–4, 11–12, 19–21, 29–31.
When is a Leaf day in August 2022?
Leaf day: 7–8, 14–16, 24–25.
When is a Flower day in August 2022?
Flower day: 5–6, 13, 22–23.
When is a Fruit day in August 2022?
Fruit day: 1, 9–10, 17–18, 26–28.
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