๐ LAST QUARTER MOON IN ARIESโ๏ธโ 2023 + MERCURY TRINES NEPTUNE RX IN THE WATER ELEMENT๐โ
We are closing out this lunar cycle with the Last Quarter Moon in Ariesโ๏ธ at 9:47 PM EST, putting the focus on โMeโ during this last feminine, yin portion of the lunar month. We've passed Independence Day in the US, and it's time to begin the new lunar month โ with some big planetary transits! โ๏ธ
With both Neptune and Saturn retrograde in watery Pisces, we're in a mood this Cancer season. Perhaps you're already sensing it? Then, thanks to Sunday's creative and empathetic trine of communicator Mercury and psychic sponge Neptune, we're all nearly psychic.
While setting clear limits will not be easy, you CAN finally listen to someone or feel totally heard. This could be the solution to a problem that has plagued your relationship for far too long. Weโre adding big emotions to conversations, but also perhaps big confusion if you donโt ground yourself and slow down.
Underneath it all, your intuition is requesting more of something your soul craves. What exactly is it? More play, art, and leisure time? ๐จ๐๏ธ As we push towards July 17, the tides begin to turn. The lunar nodes shift onto the Aries/Libra Axisโ๏ธโ๏ธ for 18 months along with the Cancer New Moon. And this Last Quarter Moon the final lunar phase before both these events and acts as a โPoint of No Returnโ.
The rest of this blog will be discussing the mix of these current energies and how you can apply the Lunar Wisdom Formula to make the best of this final phase as we approach the coming New Moon.
Last Quarter Moon๐:Lunar Wisdom Formula
Last Quarter Moons only happen for 1 day, during the waning phase of the Lunar cycle, where the light is fading and the moon goes dark ๐ โ. This 24 hour period can become a magical game changer in your manifestation practice. It is also a great fixed point to check in from a Stellar Planning perspective and make adjustments according to how you feel (the moon).
Lunar Cycles are 28-29 days in total. During the las 14 days of the waning phase ๐๐๐๐๐ its time to release and let go of any attachments to the seeds planted or intentions set. This is the Yin or feminine receptive portion of the cycle where we need to let the energy do the work for us and get into observer mode.
This particular phase is also characterized by low energy and extreme tired as the moon light drops below 25%.
The Last Quarter Moon happens 7.5 - 10 Days after the Full Moon, lasts only for 1 day and reduce energy levels and increase the need for clear.
Itโs a time to analyze & release any thoughts, energies and patterns that arenโt serving you anymore.
What to do for the Last Quarter๐ phase
๐ Get organized and re-focus on the things that are important to complete and tie up loose ends
๐ Get plenty of rest- go to bed early and take an afternoon nap if you feel called
๐ Analyze whatโs going well and release/let go of whatโs no longer serving
Last Quarter Moon in Aries ๐โ๏ธ: Lunar Wisdom Formula
Around the planet, the Waning Last Quarter Moon rises around midnight, peaks at dawn, and sets at midday. The restless moon in Aries squares the gentle Cancer sun at this position. Last quarter moons are crossroads, paving the way for the New Moon/New Lunar cycle. This phase prepares us for the Cancer New Moon on July 17.
Aries arrives, trembling with impatience. Invisible waterfalls catch fire. Aries hurls lava into Cancer's peaceful sea, causing her calm waters to boil. This is the magnificent synthesis of emotion and action, the heart and the body, the feminine and the masculine. The Last Quarter Moon in Aries ๐โ๏ธ focuses on the long-standing conflict โ and ultimate harmony โ between water and fire.
The ram and crab work together to teach patience, self-love, and forgiveness. Aries teaches us to move, do, and act, and Cancer teaches us compassion. Cancer is our mother, and Aries is her fiery first child. Cancer emanates from the heart, whereas Aries exudes heat and vigor.
The key with this quarter moon is to calm Aries down long enough to realize and listen to our inner world, which is rife with tumultuous moods. It's okay to be slow, sweet, and cautious like Cancer. Pay attention to your intuition and move only as fast as you need to. Refrain from rushing. Rest, nourish your body, and then rest some more.
โ๐โโJuly Lunar Wisdom๐
Homeโข Family โข Roots โข Summertime
๐June 18 - New Moon in Geminiโ๏ธโ
Initiate: Sow the seeds of your future dreams
๐June 27 - First Quarter in Libraโ๏ธโโ
Certainty: Itโs an ideal time to commit
๐July 3 - Full Moon in Capricornโ๏ธโโ
Release & Results: It represents the deciding moment
๐July 9 - Last Quarter in Ariesโ๏ธโโ
Reconsider & Balance: What do you know?
Mark these dates to access the Lunar Wisdom Formula for managing your emotions, your environment and your self-care as we embark on the start of Summer and move through the heart of Retrograde Season.
Check out the Moonology Manifestation Oracle Card for the Last Quarter Moon in Aries and its advice for how to work this phase for your best life.
Excerpt from: Yasmin Boland โMoonology Manifestation Oracle Cards Guidebookโ 2021 Hay House Publishing
WORK THROUGH YOUR FEELINGS
Someone has had their feelings hurt. Maybe itโs you?
Deal with this upset, especially (but not only) if itโs on the home front.
Whatever is going on right now will go better if you take steps to make sure that no one is feeling like theyโve been emotionally run over.
If you feel like your feelings have been trampled on, itโs time to work through them and clear them.
Then you can move towards your goals. Itโs hard to manifest when hurt feelings are in the way.
Manifesting Mix
Relationships, especially with family and/or the people you live with, are extraโcharged now. If someone is riding roughshod over your feelings, donโt sulk.
Manifesting Mindset
When someone upsets you itโs easy to wear your hurt like a badge of honour, but that merely perpetuates the situation.
Tune into your manifesting powers
These crystals work especially well for the sign of Aries: Red Tigerโs Eye, Shungite, Bloodstone, Chrysanthemum, Prehnite or Flame Agate.
Choose one and hold it while you meditate, visualizing a beautiful red light swirling around you. Alternatively, keep your crystal close by as you work through your situation, or use five or six to make a crystal grid.
Your manifestation affirmation
โI now choose to release all my hurt. And so it is!โ
When to manifest your magic
The best time to work your magic is when the Moon is in Aries, on a Tuesday (Marsโ day) or during Marsโ hour.
The Last Quarter Moon in Aries takes place when the Sun is in Cancer and the Moon is in Aries. It knows that sometimes you just have to let it all go.
Mercury Trines Neptune Rx in the Water Element ๐โ
The trine aspect between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune Retrograde in Pisces creates a harmonious and intuitive energy that enhances our communication and creative abilities.
Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, in the nurturing sign of Cancer, blends seamlessly with Neptune, the planet of dreams and inspiration, in its home sign of Pisces. This alignment fosters a deep emotional connection in our interactions and allows for a heightened sense of empathy and understanding.
During this time, our intuition and imagination are heightened, making it an excellent period for artistic expression and spiritual pursuits. This aspect encourages us to express our thoughts and emotions in a compassionate and gentle manner.
We may find ourselves more attuned to the needs and feelings of others, allowing for deeper and more meaningful connections in our relationships.
The trine between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune Retrograde in Pisces also offers an opportunity for introspection and reflection. Our intuition and subconscious mind are amplified, enabling us to delve into the depths of our inner selves.
This alignment supports therapeutic practices, dream analysis, and self-reflection, helping us gain valuable insights into our emotions, desires, and spiritual path. It is a time to trust our instincts and listen to the wisdom that arises from within.
The Last Quarter Moon in Aries adds an extra layer of intensity to the harmonious trine aspect between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune Retrograde in Pisces. This combination creates a dynamic energy that blends the emotional sensitivity of Mercury in Cancer with the dreamy and intuitive nature of Neptune Retrograde in Pisces.
Under the influence of the Last Quarter Moon, there is a sense of urgency and a call to take decisive action to bring about necessary changes in our lives. This lunar phase encourages us to harness the empathetic and imaginative qualities of Mercury in Cancer trining Neptune Retrograde in Pisces, allowing us to communicate our emotions and dreams with clarity and authenticity.
Overall, it is a time to trust our intuition and use our emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges we may encounter during this transformative period.
This moon phase provides a helpful trine to Venus in Leo, as well as a pleasant trine between Mercury in Cancer and Neptune Retrograde in Pisces. Mercury and Neptune in water signs will assist us in slowing down, relaxing, and sleeping. A wonderful time to connect with loved ones, especially with Venus, the goddess of relationships, on your side.
It is a favorable time to eat, harvest, and store fruits when the moon is in Aries. Keep your energetic bubble fueled and hydrated. Concentrate on the solar plexus chakra during meditation. Consider the mind and body being licked clean by cold, blue flames.
Wear fiery colors and/or stimulating gemstones like ruby, jasper, carnelian, or orange calcite. Begin your day with Aries inspired Tai-Chi or Yoga to blend the water and fire elements for your highest good.
Blessed Be๐โโจโ
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