Stella Hacienda acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout
Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
Stella Hacienda also acknowledges the Country of the Jagera, Giabal, and Jarowair people (who are the Traditional Custodians of the land where
our Urban Homestead is situated), and the Ancient Guardians
of the surrounding natural habitat of which we revere.
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Stella Hacienda pays respect to all Elders -
past, present and emerging.
About
Ancient Wisdom + Celestial Homesteading
Stella Hacienda - or Celestial Homestead - is a small regional business which hopes to educate people about urban homesteading, sustainable living tips and ideas, the moon planting method, and ways to reconnect with nature and the seasons.
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Stella Hacienda has been created for people who are wanting to:
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adopt beneficial Urban Homesteading practices;
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learn about Ancient Wisdom methods (which can be applied to your own Urban Homestead);
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understand the practice of Moon Planting and Celestial Homesteading throughout the year;
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embrace a multitude of Sustainable Living tips and Community Connection ideas;
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participate in Seasonal Craft Workshops;
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find solace and healing with Nature Connectivity Sessions;
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hire my Urban Homestead Design Consultancy Services so you can start an Urban Homestead of your own;
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engage me as a Guest Speaker at your next gardening event, folk festival, sustainable living fair,
agriculture show, and/or wellbeing expo; or
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do a bit of online shopping and purchase some of my Handmade Products (using locally sourced ingredients and made in small batches).
"The Sun indicates the time.
The Moon indicates the day.
The Stars indicates the month.
We are living within the most beautifully designed timepiece ever created."
- by Anonymous
This month's moon gardening tasks...
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March
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Full Moon in Virgo &
Total Lunar Eclipse on
3 March 2026
It is the start of the Autumn Season - and what better way to kick off the highly productive and busy gardening Season but with a Total Lunar Eclipse of a Full Moon in Virgo. This event is also known as the 'Blood Moon' of the Autumn Harvest Season. In ancient agriculture practices, it marked a significant point between the First Harvest (Lammas / Lughnasadh Sabbat) and the Second Harvest / Great Harvest (Mabon Sabbat). This first Full Moon of Autumn alerted farmers that they only had approximately two to three weeks remaining to complete their harvest, gather resources, and select the livestock to be slaughtered (to be smoked, salted, dried, or frozen) before 18-21 March. After this, farmers would begin the resource preparation and food preserving processes so the household could survive the long, cold, six months ahead. In contemporary society, the Full Moon under the sign of 'work-orientated' Virgo is generally considered a good time for performing most garden related activities connected with sowing, transplanting and planting. It is also favorable time to fertilize plants and combat pests with natural sprays.
Waning Moon moving from
Sagittarius through to Pisces
11 March to 17 March 2026
Use this period during waning moon to prepare garden beds with healthy soil, good manure, and rich compost for the upcoming busy gardening months of Autumn. These Zodiac signs are most favorable time for sowing and planting - perfect days to plant out seedlings to start your Autumn / Winter crops. projects and clean up the garden shed in readiness. The best time to weed the garden is with Capricorn influence on the 13th, 14th, and give the garden a goody tidy, prune, and mow the yard on 17th, 18th with Pisces's energy.
New Moon in Pisces
18 March 2026
The New Moon in the water sign of Pisces heralds the need to consider your watering and irrigation methods in your garden - this includes in particular to houseplants. Are the watering methods working? What can be improved?
Waxing moon moving from Aries through to Virgo
20 to 31 March 2026
The waxing moon begins in the determined and 'gung-ho' sign of Aries. This energetic period is the opportune time to start new garden tasks. It is also excellent time to gather, preserve, and freeze fruits and vegetables for storage during the colder months. Make the most of this time to sow and plant flowers, flowering herbs, and leafy vegetables. It is also great moment for examining your garden design and layout (or perhaps attend a Permaculture Design Course to learn more). ​​​
* Stella Hacienda's moon gardening tasks is for
people residing in the Southern Hemisphere.
