Thursday 10th October
The waxing half-moon moves deeper into the constellation of Sagittarius, where it will remain for the entire day. In the garden, you can align with this rhythm by harvesting ripe fruits. Apples are perfect for this moment—they can be picked and pressed to make fresh juice. The natural sugars in the juice have the potential to ferment into alcohol, producing apple cider, as the yeast on the apple skins initiates the process. If left longer, the cider undergoes a second fermentation, transforming into apple cider vinegar. Harvesting and pressing apples is not only a practical way to process the abundance of ripening fruit, but it can also bring people together to share in the work and celebration of the season’s bounty.
