Moon Sign Dates May 2012 1,2 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter VIRGO Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes 3,4 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter LIBRA Plant perennials and biennials Set out chrysanthemums Sow seeds of lettuce and chard Seed or set out annuals Pinch back annuals Plant clematis and other vines Set out cannas and begonias 5 FULL MOON 6 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter SCORPIO Fertilize roses and evergreens Plant perennials and biennials Fertilize lawn, trees and shrubs Repot and groom houseplants Use organic fertilizer Sow seeds of root crops Prune shrubs 7,8 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter SAGITTARIUS Plant perennials and biennials Seed radishes Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes 9,10 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter CAPRICORN Plant perennials and biennials Seed radishes Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes 11,12 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter AQUARIUS Seed green onions Spray to control budworm on holly Cultivate to control weeds Apply herbicides Eliminate slugs 13,14 DARK OF MOON, 4th Quarter PISCES Plant perennials and biennials Fertilize lawn, trees,roses and shrubs Repot and groom houseplants Prune shrubs Sow seeds of root crops Plant onions Apply compost Use organic fertilizer 16,17 DARK OF MOON, 4th Quarter ARIES Eliminate blackberries Cultivate to control weeds Eliminate slugs Spray to control budworm on holly Apply herbicides 18,19 DARK OF MOON, 4th Quarter TAURUS Plant perennials and biennials Plant onions Prune shrubs 20 NEW MOON 23, 24 LIGHT OF MOON, 1st Quarter CANCER Fertilize lawn Repot and groom houseplants Fertilize trees and shrubs Plant perennials and biennials Fertilize roses Plant beans and corn Set out cannas and begonias Plant spinach and cabbage Sow seeds of squash and cucumbers Sow seeds of lettuce and chard Seed or set out annuals Plant peas or sweet peas Plant new lawns Set out bedding plants Graft fruit trees 28, 29 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter VIRGO Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes 30,31 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter LIBRA Plant perennials and biennials Set out chrysanthemums Sow seeds of lettuce and chard Seed or set out annuals Pinch back annuals Plant clematis and other vines Set out bedding plants Set out cannas and begonias Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes Remember, these dates serve only as a guide; good gardening practices are still essential. Back to Moon Sign Gardening Dates