Did You Know: Through the years, a combination of folklore and interpretations from the almanac has been used to determine the most desirable time to carry out various farm chores. The almanac provides a guide for each day of the month through the twelve signs of the zodiac. All twelve signs appear for two or three days in each month. The signs are known as earthy dry, barren, moist, watery, fiery, airy, fruitful, very fruitful and feminine or masculine.