Moon Phases for this Week: Third Quarter Moon & Waning Crescent Moon

Third Quarter Moon & Waning Crescent Moon

This week, the moon is heading back toward darkness during the third quarter moon and waning crescent moon phases.

“The waning moon, when it is shrinking back down towards the dark moon, is the best time for cleansing, banishing and completion. If you want to bring something into your life at this time, focus on banishing its opposite, as that is supported by this moon phase.” –Lucy Cavendish

The Third Quarter Moon Phase

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This phase is ideal for actually creating a letting go ritual or release ceremony. When you think about the intention you hope to bring to life, and the healing work you've done this month to empower it, is there anything you need to say a final goodbye to?

Anything that needs to be released in order to pave the way for your intention to be actualized?

Write that down, whatever it is, and put it on your windowsill tonight.

And this is the phase that completes the work of your moon month, so once you are done with letting go, you can spend the next few days celebrating the work you’ve done and anticipating all the good that will come your way as a result.

During the waning crescent moon phase, which starts this Thursday, you can begin to think about the next month's work.

And then, rest. This part of the moon cycle lasts five days and offers built-in hibernation before gearing up for the next big thing you will do. Though you can choose your next goal, it’s not time yet to do anything about it. You still have time for rest and renewal before creating the next transformation.

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The Waning Crescent Moon

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We are right at the tail-end of this moon phase today but there is still time to get in on it for this moon cycle before we jump in to the new moon energy.

The Waning Crescent Moon: This phase is also known as the Dark of the Moon and is a time well after last month’s full moon work has ended and is just before the next month’s cycle begins. 

This is the time to begin to identify the next month’s work and to create and solidify your new intention. When you feel clear about it, utter that intention to the dark of the moon. 

And then, rest. This part of the moon cycle lasts five days and offers built-in hibernation before gearing up for the next big thing you will do. Though you can choose your next goal, it’s not time yet to do anything about it. You still have time for rest and renewal before creating the next transformation.

Mind you, you only have today for this particular moon cycle, but once you begin to attune to the rhythm of the moon, you'll have more advance notice. The waning crescent moon occurs about 5 or 6 days before the new moon, so next month, you can have a good, long rest!

Journal Questions for Reflection…

(1) Does the work I just completed suggest a follow-up? Is there anything that would easily make sense as the next thing to do to follow up on the work I just did?

(2) If so, how does that feel to me? Am I ready to take that on or would it be better to wait for another moon cycle?

(3) Is there anything else raising its hand in my life, asking to be created, healed or resolved?

(4) Or more simply, what’s next?

Tomorrow, we'll talk about what to do with this new intention you've chosen.

See you then!

Have a wonderful day!