This set of nine lectures given in 1924, a spiritual foundation for a renewal of agriculture, is what began the biodynamic movement. Here we can read for ourselves as Rudolf Steiner discusses the cosmos, the earth and her relationship to numerous spiritual entities. Steiner explains how we can take another approach to agriculture, a spiritual approach

and provides preparations, actions and insights to help us heal the earth. He paints a picture of the complex dynamic relationships at work in nature and gives numerous examples so that we can begin to understand. Learning from this translation of lectures is essential for the understanding and ability to practice biodynamic agriculture.