Many people believe that the moon, its phases and the signs of the zodiac all have an influence on when you should plant crops and do other activities. This belief is based on centuries of accumulated folklore passed down from generation to generation.

In general, crops which produce their harvest above ground should be planted during the waxing moon, or when the moon is between new and full. Crops which produce their harvest in the ground should be planted during the waning moon, or when it is between full and new.

However, it is also important note which sign of the zodiac the moon occupies. Certain signs are considered much better for specific tasks than others. It is always better to do the task on the first day the moon is in a favorable sign, rather than the second or third day.

Below is a summary of the signs of the zodiac and their effect on farm-related chores:

Aries A barren, dry fire sign. Good for plowing, harvesting, cutting hay.	Libra A moist, fruitful airy sign. Good for grains and root crops. Especially good for flowers.
Taurus A moist, earth sign. Good for planting root crops, cool weather crops and for transplanting.	Scorpio A watery, fruitful sign. The 2nd most productive sign and can be used for all planting. Very good sign for vines.
Gemini A barren, dry airy sign. Good for plowing, harvesting, weeding, lawn mowing and destroying pests.	Sagittarius A fire sign, generally not good for planting. Good for cultivating and harvesting.
Cancer A moist, fruitful sign. The most productive sign and the best for planting.	Capricorn A moist, earth sign. Good for root crops. Also good for grafting, pruning and planting trees.
Leo A dry fire sign. The most barren of all, good only for weeding and mowing.	Aquarius A barren, dry airy sign. Good for cultivating, harvesting, destroying weeds and pests.
Virgo A moist, barren earth sign. Good for plowing, cultivating, weeding and destroying pests.	Pisces A watery, fruitful sign. Good for all planting & transplanting, espcially root crops and fruits.