Biodynamic planting calendar April 2023
The moon in April 2023
Moon phases
- The Full Moon falls on April 6, 2023 at 05:35.
- The Last Quarter falls on April 13, 2023 at 10:12.
- The New Moon falls on April 20, 2023 at 05:13.
- The First Quarter falls on April 27, 2023 at 22:20.
Waxing and waning
- waxing: 1–5, 20–30
- waning: 6–19
Ascending and descending
- ascending: 12–24
- descending: 1–11, 25–30
Days by day type
- Root day: 4–7, 14–15, 22–24
- Leaf day: 1, 10–11, 18–19, 27–28
- Flower day: 8–9, 16–17, 25–26
- Fruit day: 2–3, 12–13, 20–21, 29–30
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. Sat | Leaf day | Cancer | 12:37 from Cancer to Leo | descending | |
| 2. Sun | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 3. Mon | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 4. Tue | Root day | Virgo | 11:35 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 5. Wed | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 6. Thu | Root day | Virgo | Full Moon 05:35 | descending | |
| 7. Fri | Root day | Virgo | 22:28 from Virgo to Libra | Descending lunar node 14:53 | descending |
| 8. Sat | Flower day | Libra | descending | ||
| 9. Sun | Flower day | Libra | 16:23 from Libra to Scorpio | descending | |
| 10. Mon | Leaf day | Scorpio | descending | ||
| 11. Tue | Leaf day | Scorpio | 12:36 from Scorpio to Sagittarius | descending | |
| 12. Wed | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 13. Thu | Fruit day | Sagittarius | 21:40 from Sagittarius to Capricorn | Last Quarter 10:12 | ascending |
| 14. Fri | Root day | Capricorn | ascending | ||
| 15. Sat | Root day | Capricorn | 20:18 from Capricorn to Aquarius | ascending | |
| 16. Sun | Flower day | Aquarius | Perigee (closest to Earth) | ascending | |
| 17. Mon | Flower day | Aquarius | 12:40 from Aquarius to Pisces | ascending | |
| 18. Tue | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 19. Wed | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 20. Thu | Fruit day | Aries | 03:46 from Pisces to Aries | New Moon 05:13 · Ascending lunar node 12:31 | ascending |
| 21. Fri | Fruit day | Aries | 23:44 from Aries to Taurus | ascending | |
| 22. Sat | Root day | Taurus | ascending | ||
| 23. Sun | Root day | Taurus | ascending | ||
| 24. Mon | Root day | Taurus | 20:53 from Taurus to Gemini | ascending | |
| 25. Tue | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 26. Wed | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 27. Thu | Leaf day | Cancer | 04:06 from Gemini to Cancer | First Quarter 22:20 | descending |
| 28. Fri | Leaf day | Cancer | 20:34 from Cancer to Leo | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | descending |
| 29. Sat | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 30. Sun | Fruit day | Leo | descending |
Frequently asked questions about April 2023
When is the Full Moon in April 2023?
The Full Moon falls on April 6, 2023 at 05:35.
When is the New Moon in April 2023?
The New Moon falls on April 20, 2023 at 05:13.
When is the moon waxing in April 2023?
The moon is waxing: 1–5, 20–30.
When is the moon waning in April 2023?
The moon is waning: 6–19.
When is the moon ascending in April 2023?
The moon is ascending: 12–24.
When is the moon descending in April 2023?
The moon is descending: 1–11, 25–30.
When is a Root day in April 2023?
Root day: 4–7, 14–15, 22–24.
When is a Leaf day in April 2023?
Leaf day: 1, 10–11, 18–19, 27–28.
When is a Flower day in April 2023?
Flower day: 8–9, 16–17, 25–26.
When is a Fruit day in April 2023?
Fruit day: 2–3, 12–13, 20–21, 29–30.
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