From the beginning, The Old Farmer's Almanac has been calculated on astronomy, not astrology. But just as we include a few pages of astrology in each edition today, so too did Robert B. Thomas (our founder) include an annual page about the Signs of the Zodiac.
After each sign of the Zodiac is a body part—Virgo, belly; Sagittarius, thighs; Capricorn, knees; and so forth. These body parts appear in the Moon's Sign Calendar to indicate where in the heavens the Moon's astrological place will be each day of the year.
Almanac readers were very familiar with “The Man of the Signs.” Before you had a diseased arm bled, for instance, you wanted to be very sure the Moon was located in Gemini. (Gemini is in charge of your arms.) Along the signs, or separate from them, the phases of the Moon determine the most propitious times for weaning a baby, planting certain vegetables, making sauerkraut—you name it. Providing an insight into the timing of day-to-day activities was a major function of the Almanac.
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Just as in our founder's time, our readers today use both our astronomical data and the astrological tables to determine timing. Common queries I receive, beside what the weather will be on a future date, have to do with when, according to the Almanac, it would be best to, say, have a tooth pulled or plant the peas. If the query is from Texas or Oklahoma, however, I know that more than likely it will be about castrating bulls.
“In the next ten days,” a caller will ask, “when would the Almanac say would be the best time for me to castrate my bull?”
I always tell the caller to do it when the Moon is waning (from the time it's full to the time its new), as there should be less bleeding then. But sometimes the caller persists in having a more precise time, and that's when I recall the answer my uncle gave in similar circumstances: “Why don't you try it,” I'd hear him say into the telephone, “when he's asleep.”
I've found that when I give that answer, no matter how serious the caller may be about wanting the information, it invariably provides a few seconds of shared laughter.
See the Best Days by the Moon Timetable for the current and next month.
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Judson D. Hale Sr.
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In Nov. or Sept, what are the best days to have open heart surgery. My birthday is 10-02-1951.
Thanks Wilma
Eye surgery July 22,2016. Where are the signs that day?
The signs are in the Arms on the 22nd of September
When is best time to have wisdom teeth pulled?
when is the best time to have my wisdom tooth pulled this month, It is scheduled to be pulled 1/12/2017 its my lower left tooth.
I am needing to schedule a biopsy of the liver and exploratory abdominal surgery for my beagle-mix, Chloe. I am reading the best time for less bleeding is when the moon is waning, and in looking at the zodiac signs of the man, Virgo is the belly. Based on this, I think January 27-28 would be ideal for the biopsy of liver. Is the surgery afterwards at another date recommended during the same moon phase (Virgo)? I would appreciate your prompt advice with this inquiry.
Appreciatively,
Lisa and Chloe
There is a common rule to go by for scheduling surgeries: if you are having surgery performed BELOW the waistline (such as in knees,legs, stomach, etc) then make sure the Moon's astrological place in the Zodiac is ABOVE the waist (such as the Heart, Arms, Head, etc) and vice versa.
When is the best time to have female surgery. Probably could be having it in the last 2 weeks of July 2018.
Thanks
Dear Lisa,
I am not an astrologer, but I believe that there are several methods as to how to employ astrology for determining the best time for surgery, from the very basics to the very detailed and individually based. But it is my understanding that overall, one tries to avoid several days before and after the full Moon, as it is said that it is harder for wounds to heal then, due to bleeding. Waning moon is best, but a waxing moon close to new is OK, too. Also, I have heard that you want to avoid the time when the Moon is in the same astrological sign as where you (or your dog) is having surgery. So, you want to avoid Virgo (which includes liver). So, if there is a date that is several signs away from Virgo, and is more toward the new Moon rather than the full Moon (on the waning side is best), then you might want to consider those dates, if they fit in with the urgency of the situation and the recommendation and availability of your surgeon. In January, the full Moon is on the 23rd. Jan 27, the Moon’s astrological sign is Virgo. On the 28th, it’s in Libra. Jan 18-19 would be better if there is availability, since those are farther away from the full Moon, and a few signs away from Virgo (Taurus and Gemini), even though a waxing moon. Or, early February looks good — but check with your vet, as delaying things that long may not be good for Chloe, depending on her ailment. Best wishes for her health and happiness!
born in April wondering when would be the best time to have this done thank you very much your reply will be most appretive
