Beneath the Waning Light: The Last Quarter Moon
April 23, 2022
The world feels heavy, yet thinning. As the clock struck 6:56 AM this morning, the moon officially slipped into its Last Quarter phase.
In the rhythm of the lunar cycle, this is the time of the great exhale. We have spent the last few weeks building, manifesting, and pushing forward under the brightness of the Full Moon. Now, as the light begins to retreat, the universe invites us to turn inward. This is not a time for new beginnings; it is a time for sacred release.
The Energy of the Waning Moon
The Last Quarter moon acts as a celestial filter. It is the perfect moment to examine what you are still carrying that no longer serves your path. Whether it is a stale habit, a lingering resentment, or a project that has lost its spark, the energy today is ripe for purging.
- Audit your spirit: Ask yourself, “What have I outgrown since the start of this month?”
- Release rituals: Write down those heavy burdens on a scrap of paper and let it dissolve in water or turn to ash.
- Rest: Allow your pace to slow. The waning moon is a reminder that constant growth is not natural—we need the dark to replenish our soil.
A Witchy Reflection
There is a quiet, witchy power in the waning light. While the New Moon promises potential, the Last Quarter promises truth. It is the moon of the Crone, the wise woman who knows exactly what to keep and what to let fall away to the earth.
Embrace the stillness. Let the shadows lengthen and let your attachments soften. By the time the moon goes dark, you will be unburdened and ready to start anew.
Trust the release. Trust the cycle.
Stay magical,
Moonzie