Biodynamic planting calendar May 2023
The moon in May 2023
Moon phases
- The Full Moon falls on May 5, 2023 at 18:34.
- The Last Quarter falls on May 12, 2023 at 15:28.
- The New Moon falls on May 19, 2023 at 16:53.
- The First Quarter falls on May 27, 2023 at 16:22.
Waxing and waning
- waxing: 1–5, 20–31
- waning: 6–19
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, 15–16, 25
- Flower day: 5–6, 13–14, 22–24
- 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 | 19:51 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 2. Tue | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 3. Wed | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 4. Thu | Root day | Virgo | Descending lunar node 22:57 | descending | |
| 5. Fri | Flower day | Libra | 06:19 from Virgo to Libra | Full Moon 18:34 | descending |
| 6. Sat | Flower day | Libra | 23:27 from Libra to Scorpio | descending | |
| 7. Sun | Leaf day | Scorpio | descending | ||
| 8. Mon | Leaf day | Scorpio | 18:43 from Scorpio to Sagittarius | descending | |
| 9. Tue | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 10. Wed | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 11. Thu | Root day | Capricorn | 03:04 from Sagittarius to Capricorn | Perigee (closest to Earth) | ascending |
| 12. Fri | Root day | Capricorn | Last Quarter 15:28 | ascending | |
| 13. Sat | Flower day | Aquarius | 01:57 from Capricorn to Aquarius | ascending | |
| 14. Sun | Flower day | Aquarius | 19:07 from Aquarius to Pisces | ascending | |
| 15. Mon | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 16. Tue | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 17. Wed | Fruit day | Aries | 11:42 from Pisces to Aries | Ascending lunar node 20:35 | ascending |
| 18. Thu | Fruit day | Aries | ascending | ||
| 19. Fri | Root day | Taurus | 08:17 from Aries to Taurus | New Moon 16:53 | ascending |
| 20. Sat | Root day | Taurus | ascending | ||
| 21. Sun | Root day | Taurus | ascending | ||
| 22. Mon | Flower day | Gemini | 05:22 from Taurus to Gemini | ascending | |
| 23. Tue | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 24. Wed | Flower day | Gemini | 12:12 from Gemini to Cancer | descending | |
| 25. Thu | Leaf day | Cancer | descending | ||
| 26. Fri | Fruit day | Leo | 04:34 from Cancer to Leo | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | descending |
| 27. Sat | Fruit day | Leo | First Quarter 16:22 | descending | |
| 28. Sun | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 29. Mon | Root day | Virgo | 04:25 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 30. Tue | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 31. Wed | Root day | Virgo | descending |
Frequently asked questions about May 2023
When is the Full Moon in May 2023?
The Full Moon falls on May 5, 2023 at 18:34.
When is the New Moon in May 2023?
The New Moon falls on May 19, 2023 at 16:53.
When is the moon waxing in May 2023?
The moon is waxing: 1–5, 20–31.
When is the moon waning in May 2023?
The moon is waning: 6–19.
When is the moon ascending in May 2023?
The moon is ascending: 9–22.
When is the moon descending in May 2023?
The moon is descending: 1–8, 23–31.
When is a Root day in May 2023?
Root day: 2–4, 11–12, 19–21, 29–31.
When is a Leaf day in May 2023?
Leaf day: 7–8, 15–16, 25.
When is a Flower day in May 2023?
Flower day: 5–6, 13–14, 22–24.
When is a Fruit day in May 2023?
Fruit day: 1, 9–10, 17–18, 26–28.
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