The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius comes exact on September 2, 2014 at 7:11 AM EST
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The First Quarter marks the halfway point between the New and Full Moon. The First and Last Quarter Moon phases occur when the Moon squares the Sun at a 90 degree angle. In this particular phase, the Sun in mutable earth sign Virgo will square the Moon in mutable fire sign Sagittarius. The Moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight.
This phase of the Moon is a checkpoint. Now we assess how well we are doing – what aspects of our initiatives have been successful thus far? Where do we need to work harder? This phase is like creeping to the high point of a rollercoaster, represented by the Full Moon, a time when our work is brought to completion and answers to lingering questions are illuminated. We are encouraged to find the cracks in the foundation we laid down with last week’s New Moon in Virgo. Are your ventures built to last?
The waxing light of the moon symbolizes gradual motion towards total awareness, a return to clarity. This is the best time to tweak and improve upon existing plans. At every Full Moon we conclude all that we have set out to do at the New Moon. The week between the First Quarter Moon and the Full Moon is a very powerful time. If you have been diligent, expect to see your ideas come to fruition now.
Squares mean change. We have come to a corner, and now we must choose a route. The building energy and excitement you may feel at this phase is there to encourage pioneering. This is a time of decisive action, calculated risk-taking, networking and deepened commitment to personal growth. The Moon is asking you to gather yourself. This phase falls in mutable signs, meaning that the most attractive path now will be one that can be easily adapted. We are feeling flexible, open to many directions.
The First Quarter Moon falling in Sagittarius represents a conflict between our need to focus on work and routines and our desire to expand, spiraling out into space towards the next unconquered horizon. It is important that we stay organized and put in the hours to accomplish things that are not necessarily very fun, but not at the cost of denying ourselves the opportunity to let loose and be adventurous. Simply put, the battle here is between the details and the big picture. The challenge is to keep our life in order while still allowing ourselves to be spontaneous and totally open to new experiences. Virgo is a very tight, controlled energy squaring Sagittarius, an energy which is jolly, optimistic and intrepid. At this time our desire to be free of restrictions will speak to the heart while the pull towards work will feel more like a duty.
When the Moon transits through a fire sign, physical and sexual energy are at an all-time high. This is a time of increased socializing and exploration. I like to visualize Sagittarius energy as a rainbow comet, blazing through the night, warming and illuminating all that it passes.
If you are curious about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight. To ascertain your personal Moon sign, click here.
Mantra: I invite the unexpected