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Lunar calendar for pruning fruit trees for October 2026

As far back as the Middle Ages, people began to notice that the phases of the moon affect the growth and development of plants. Since then, many gardeners and farmers have been following the lunar calendar to get the best results when caring for plants, including pruning fruit trees.

It is believed that the most favourable time to prune trees is during their dormant period, when the tree spends less energy on growth and regeneration. This is usually late autumn or early spring when tree activity is minimal.

It is important to consider that the Moon affects the movement of sap in living organisms. When the Moon is rising, the sap begins to rise upwards, enhancing the growth processes. On the contrary, when the Moon is waning, the movement of juices slows down. It is on the waning Moon that it is considered most successful to prune trees, as this minimises trauma to the plant and helps it recover more quickly.

It is strongly not recommended to prune trees during the full moon and new moon. During these periods the energy processes in plants are either too active or, on the contrary, practically slowed down, which can harm the tree.

In addition, pruning should not be carried out in rainy weather. A wet environment can favour the development of fungi and infections, which will impair the healing of cuts on the tree and can cause disease.

Thus, when planning pruning of fruit trees, it is worthwhile to be guided by the lunar calendar, choosing the waning moon and avoiding full moon, new moon and rainy periods.
 

Date Moon Day Moon phases Lunar Zodiac Element
1 October 21 🌖 Gemini Horrible
2 October 22 🌖 Gemini Horrible
3 October 23 🌗 Cancer Horrible
4 October 24 🌘 Cancer Horrible
5 October 25 🌘 Leo Average
6 October 26 🌘 Leo Average
7 October 27 🌘 Virgo Bad
8 October 28 🌘 Virgo Bad
9 October 29 🌘 Libra Bad
10 October 30 🌑 Libra Bad
11 October 2 🌑 Libra Average
12 October 3 🌒 Scorpio Average
13 October 4 🌒 Scorpio Good
14 October 5 🌒 Sagittarius Good
15 October 5 🌒 Sagittarius Good
16 October 6 🌒 Sagittarius Good
17 October 7 🌒 Capricorn Great
18 October 8 🌓 Capricorn Great
19 October 9 🌓 Aquarius Great
20 October 10 🌔 Aquarius Good
21 October 11 🌔 Aquarius Good
22 October 12 🌔 Pisces Good
23 October 13 🌔 Pisces Average
24 October 14 🌔 Aries Average
25 October 15 🌔 Aries Average
26 October 16 🌕 Taurus Bad
27 October 17 🌖 Taurus Bad
28 October 18 🌖 Gemini Bad
29 October 19 🌖 Gemini Bad
30 October 20 🌖 Cancer Bad
31 October 21 🌖 Cancer Horrible

Favorable days of the lunar calendar for prune fruit trees for October 2026

Good days of the lunar calendar for prune fruit trees for October 2026

Neutral days of the lunar calendar for prune fruit trees for October 2026

Bad days of the lunar calendar for prune fruit trees for October 2026

The worst days of the lunar calendar for prune fruit trees for October 2026

Favorable days in the coming months

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