Preface What are the basic principles of the calendar? How do I use the calendar? What?s shown in the calendar? Times and symbols I?d like to understand the astronomy in more detail Star signs and constellations; Transplanting Time and ascending and descending Moon Why are other astronomic events important? More Moon rhythms; Sun and zodiac; Planets; Aspects Astronomical symbols Converting to local time Calendar More tips inspired by biodynamics Crop tables Companion planting Biodynamic preparations Animal and insect pests, fungal problems Sowing and felling times for trees and shrubs Beekeeping Moon diagrams Maria Thun The barrel preparation The tree bark preparation Further reading and Biodynamic associations
Description
Titia Thun is the granddaughter of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun. She has been involved in calculating data and writing for the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar for a number of years. In 2020, Titia and her brother, Friedrich, took over the creation of the calendar and the management of the family farm from their late father, Matthias. She lives in Dexbach, Germany. Friedrich Thun is the grandson of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun. He undertook an agricultural apprenticeship at Arpshof biodynamic farm near Hamburg and has been involved in calculating data and writing for the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar for a number of years. In 2020, Friedrich and his sister, Maria, took over the creation of the calendar and the management of the family farm from their late father, Matthias. He lives in Dexbach, Germany.