Thursday ushers in the Last Quarter Moon phase of this cycle at 12:33p EST. She resides at 2° Sagittarius in the zodiac.
Last Quarter phases mark the midpoint of the waning half of the cycle. This is a time of introspection, reflection, and review. It’s also a time for processing and integrating the lessons learned and victories manifested during the waning half of the cycle. This is receptive and inward energy. There’s not a lot of activity buzzing during this time. It’s more quiet, feeling, and even cerebral. Be careful not to force anything at this time.
Patience is key.
And this ties in nicely to this lunation’s Sabian Symbol of Two Men Playing Chess. What a lovely image to encapsulate the Last Quarter Phase. Patience, diligence, and awareness are all required for even the most rudimentary competence in chess. And I particularly appreciate that the players are both men. This reminds us all that even the most masculine among us have the capacity for the feminine gifts of stillness, poise, and subtlety.
Sagittarius is the sign of the seeker. It’s always seeking Truth. This is the energy of expansion of higher perspective and awareness. It’s often lucky, friendly, and high-spirited. This is the sign of one’s beliefs and ideals, as well. With the Moon in this sign, you might find your inner landscape being shaped by a desire for more … more enlightenment, more information, more experience.
There is a lot going on in Pisces at the moment. The Sun just entered this watery sign and He’s joining Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune, as well as the North Node. Not to mention the fact that Neptune is the sole dispositor of this chart. That’s a lot of concentrated mutable water energy! Illusions, mirages, and fantasies are prone to surfacing at this time. And you may feel extra drawn to your escapist distraction actions to help numb yourself. Pisces can be a very nebulous energy and it can feel difficult to keep your footing in these shifty waters.
The Moon in Sagittarius squaring this stellium can help bring you a closer connection to your own personal Truth. It can motivate you to find a higher perspective so you can see above all that aqueous confusion.
The Moon and Neptune make a Minor Triangle with Pluto at the apex, suggesting there may be a highly emotional focus on the theme of power. And with Pluto in a square aspect with Black Moon Lilith, it may awaken your inner sleeping dragon(s). Use caution if you choose to shout about your outrage, though. With Mercury conjunct Saturn in Pisces, and squaring Jupiter, communication can get … well … messy.
This is a Moon to bide your time. Take your awareness inward and really parse through the data being fed you by your feelings. Only when you have a clearer picture of what’s going on and how you really feel about it—after the reactionary response calms down a bit—can you begin to effectively strategize your next move.
The game is always changing, always evolving. Take your time making your moves. Get to know the board and the dynamics of play in progress. Look for the Truth beneath the pomp and circumstance of the individual pieces and players. Employ patience, and you will be rewarded with clarity. Get hasty and overly emotional, and you just might find yourself drowning in the weeds.
Bon chance, mes amis! xoxo 💋
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