Biodynamic planting calendar February 2023
The moon in February 2023
Moon phases
- The Full Moon falls on February 5, 2023 at 18:30.
- The Last Quarter falls on February 13, 2023 at 16:02.
- The New Moon falls on February 20, 2023 at 07:07.
- The First Quarter falls on February 27, 2023 at 08:06.
Waxing and waning
- waxing: 1–5, 20–28
- waning: 6–19
Ascending and descending
- ascending: 1, 17–28
- descending: 2–16
Days by day type
- Root day: 1, 9–11, 18–19, 26–28
- Leaf day: 4–5, 14–15, 22–23
- Flower day: 2–3, 12–13, 20–21
- Fruit day: 6–8, 16–17, 24–25
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. Wed | Root day | Taurus | 21:07 from Taurus to Gemini | ascending | |
| 2. Thu | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 3. Fri | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 4. Sat | Leaf day | Cancer | 05:23 from Gemini to Cancer | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | descending |
| 5. Sun | Leaf day | Cancer | 21:52 from Cancer to Leo | Full Moon 18:30 | descending |
| 6. Mon | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 7. Tue | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 8. Wed | Fruit day | Leo | 21:19 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 9. Thu | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 10. Fri | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 11. Sat | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 12. Sun | Flower day | Libra | 09:48 from Virgo to Libra | Descending lunar node 07:32 | descending |
| 13. Mon | Flower day | Libra | Last Quarter 16:02 | descending | |
| 14. Tue | Leaf day | Scorpio | 03:57 from Libra to Scorpio | descending | |
| 15. Wed | Leaf day | Scorpio | 23:16 from Scorpio to Sagittarius | descending | |
| 16. Thu | Fruit day | Sagittarius | descending | ||
| 17. Fri | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 18. Sat | Root day | Capricorn | 05:33 from Sagittarius to Capricorn | ascending | |
| 19. Sun | Root day | Capricorn | Perigee (closest to Earth) | ascending | |
| 20. Mon | Flower day | Aquarius | 01:28 from Capricorn to Aquarius | New Moon 07:07 | ascending |
| 21. Tue | Flower day | Aquarius | 16:06 from Aquarius to Pisces | ascending | |
| 22. Wed | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 23. Thu | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 24. Fri | Fruit day | Aries | 06:44 from Pisces to Aries | Ascending lunar node 18:57 | ascending |
| 25. Sat | Fruit day | Aries | ascending | ||
| 26. Sun | Root day | Taurus | 03:55 from Aries to Taurus | ascending | |
| 27. Mon | Root day | Taurus | First Quarter 08:06 | ascending | |
| 28. Tue | Root day | Taurus | ascending |
Frequently asked questions about February 2023
When is the Full Moon in February 2023?
The Full Moon falls on February 5, 2023 at 18:30.
When is the New Moon in February 2023?
The New Moon falls on February 20, 2023 at 07:07.
When is the moon waxing in February 2023?
The moon is waxing: 1–5, 20–28.
When is the moon waning in February 2023?
The moon is waning: 6–19.
When is the moon ascending in February 2023?
The moon is ascending: 1, 17–28.
When is the moon descending in February 2023?
The moon is descending: 2–16.
When is a Root day in February 2023?
Root day: 1, 9–11, 18–19, 26–28.
When is a Leaf day in February 2023?
Leaf day: 4–5, 14–15, 22–23.
When is a Flower day in February 2023?
Flower day: 2–3, 12–13, 20–21.
When is a Fruit day in February 2023?
Fruit day: 6–8, 16–17, 24–25.
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