Which brings me to a question - I have forgotten something. Can anyone remind me? The Moon - when it is new and full, which represents when we should plant things and which represents when we should cut the crop?
In general, the new Moon is a better time for harvest than planting, but that sort of depends on the season and the crop too. Generally, again, the new moon is a time to reap and full is a time to sow, so for starting and creating, do so on a full moon, when the energies can work with you, for endings, and such, the new moon is best for this. Of course, there are situations when we can use the Moons energies to our advantage no matter the phase and that has a lot to do with our own personal power and intent. But those are the guidelines for you.