Lunar Gardening Calendar for 16 november 2023
The lunar gardening calendar for 16 november 2023 offers recommendations for gardeners based on lunar rhythms. The Moon’s zodiac sign, lunar day, and phase affect plant growth and development.
Lunar Gardening Calendar for 16 november 2023
It’s the 3th lunar day, with the Moon in Capricorn, influencing specific parts of plants. The Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 8% illumination. Below are detailed recommendations for gardening tasks today.
16 november 2023 , Thursday
Recommendations for 16 november 2023
Day evaluation based on multiple factors: ⚪ neutral day
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Characteristics: The Waxing Crescent represents the initial period of increasing energy following the New Moon. Plants gradually emerge from their dormant state as sap begins to rise slowly from the root system. This moderately fertile phase marks the transition from rest to active growth, with energy building steadily but not yet reaching its peak. The garden awakens with renewed vitality, making this a balanced time for a variety of gardening activities.
Specifics: During the Waxing Crescent, the balance between root and aerial growth begins to shift. Root development remains strong while leaf and stem growth accelerates gradually. Plants show improved resistance to transplant shock compared to the New Moon, though they remain somewhat vulnerable. Seed germination rates improve, especially for fast-growing leafy varieties. The soil microbiome activates, supporting nutrient conversion and availability. Plants absorb water and nutrients more efficiently than during the New Moon, but still focus significant energy on establishing strong foundations.
The Waxing Crescent offers a versatile gardening period that supports a wide range of activities while especially favoring those that balance root development with initial aerial growth. This is an excellent time for establishing plants that benefit from steady, moderate growth rather than rapid expansion.
- Recommended plantings: Leaf vegetables harvested young (lettuce, spinach, arugula, mustard greens), annual herbs, radishes and other quick-growing root vegetables, strawberries and small fruits, flowers that produce abundant blooms.
- Beneficial activities: Light fertilization (especially organic and slow-release forms), shallow cultivation around established plants, pruning for shape and containment, propagation of cuttings, moderate irrigation that encourages root seeking.
- Seasonal applications: In spring, start cool-season crops; in summer, sow fall garden components; in autumn, plant cover crops; in winter, start indoor seedlings for early spring transplanting.
The balanced energy of the Waxing Crescent creates ideal conditions for establishing plants that need harmonious development of both roots and shoots. Plants established during this phase typically demonstrate excellent structural integrity, developing strong stems and branches that support future growth well. This phase particularly benefits plants that will be harvested young, as they develop excellent flavor profiles while maintaining good nutrient density. Some gardeners observe that flowers cut during the Waxing Crescent last longer in arrangements while maintaining vibrant colors.
Moon in Sign: Capricorn
Characteristics: When the Moon is in Capricorn, garden plants experience enhanced structural integrity and improved root establishment. This productive earth sign activates processes related to cellular strength, proper growth form, and organized development. Plants demonstrate excellent knitting of tissues after pruning or grafting, with improved ability to form strong scaffold structures. The garden environment becomes more ordered with defined boundaries and efficient resource utilization. Root systems develop with better architectural organization, creating foundations for long-term productivity.
Specifics: Capricorn energy creates highly favorable conditions for establishing long-lived plants and creating garden infrastructure. This period excels for planting trees, installing root crops intended for storage, and establishing perennial borders. Structural pruning, particularly for creating strong branch architecture in young trees, produces superior results. Plants started from seed develop stronger stems with shorter internodes, resulting in sturdier growth. This phase particularly benefits cool-weather crops, alpine plants, and species requiring excellent drainage. The organizing energy makes this an ideal time for precision activities like bonsai work, espaliering fruit trees, and creating defined garden structures that will persist for multiple growing seasons.
Lunar Day: 3 lunar day
Characteristics: The third lunar day represents a period of aggressive, potentially destructive energy in the garden. Plants experience heightened sensitivity to wounding and mechanical damage, with decreased healing capabilities. Seed germination becomes erratic, with many specimens demonstrating unusual growth patterns or developmental abnormalities. Pest insect activity often increases, particularly species with piercing or cutting mouthparts. Soil microbes shift toward populations that break down rather than build organic matter, temporarily reducing overall soil fertility for new plantings.
Specifics: This day creates challenging conditions for most constructive garden activities. Plants sown or transplanted now frequently struggle to establish properly, developing weak root systems and showing increased susceptibility to disease. Pruning operations may result in excessive sap loss and poor healing of cut surfaces. Instead, the third lunar day favors activities focused on removing problems—aggressive weeding, elimination of pest-infested plant material, and clearing garden debris. This energy particularly supports destruction of persistent perennial weeds, as their recovery abilities are diminished. Tools used for cultivation and cutting often seem more effective on this day, requiring less effort to accomplish difficult clearing tasks. Reserve this day for necessary destructive aspects of garden maintenance rather than new plantings or nurturing existing crops.
Day of the Week: Thursday
Characteristics: Thursday, governed by Jupiter, brings expansive, abundant energy to the garden. Plant growth patterns become more generous, with increased fruit set and larger individual fruits developing on established plants. The garden environment experiences enhanced soil fertility and improved nitrogen fixation by beneficial bacteria. Seed viability improves, with higher germination percentages and more robust seedling development. Plants demonstrate increased ability to recover from stress and extend their productive seasons beyond typical expectations.
Specifics: This day creates favorable conditions for establishing long-lived, productive plants that will expand over time. Fruit trees, berry bushes, and perennial vegetables planted on Thursdays often develop into exceptionally productive specimens with extended bearing seasons. Applying organic fertilizers, particularly those supporting fruiting, shows enhanced effectiveness. Harvesting fruits and vegetables for immediate consumption yields especially flavorful, nutritious results. Collecting and planting seeds from especially vigorous garden plants passes on these expansive qualities. Thursday's generous energy particularly benefits garden projects aimed at community food production, educational gardens, and plants grown for sharing or distribution beyond the gardener's immediate needs.
Each day’s calculations consider multiple factors: possible lunar eclipses, moon phase, lunar day sequence, zodiac sign, and day of the week. When planning activities, note that our lunar calendar is advisory. The final decision is yours, whether in line with or against the opinions of astrology experts.