In the vain hope that you are following this series of recommendations to show contrasts, you will notice something a little different this time; not a solar or lunar eclipse (although there is the opposition of Sun and Moon) but an eclipse of Mars.  

On December 24rd, 2007, at 03:30 am GMT, there is an eclipse of Mars by the shadow of the Earth from the Sun whilst Mars is in front of the constellation of the twins. The Sun is 0.03' with Jupiter and 3 degrees from Mercury. The Moon is intimately mixed up in this being in almost complete conjunction with Mars.

I am interested in trials including this time since it is more in a planting time for the Southern hemisphere, and there is a lot going on for so many planets around the Sun. And at the risk of being considered an absolute lunatic I am interested because of this day being the start of the holy nights - for more on that stuff see Enzo Nastati's work with potentised biodynamic preparations.

Because we are trying to get a contrast between a supporting and hindering planting we are suggesting that you do try planting or sowing at this time along with some other plantings which are considered favourable. Find out how many hours you are from GMT, mark your calendar in advance, get your patch ready in good time and drop your seeds or seedlings in at this very time.