The Last Quarter in Aquarius comes exact on Monday, May 11 at 6:36 am EST
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We now approach the Last Quarter, halfway between full and new, moon squaring Sun at 90˚. (Seen from above, the moon forms a right angle in relation to an invisible line running from the Earth to the Sun, hence “square” as the name for this astrological aspect. Here the moon has completed 3/4 of her journey around the Earth.) In this particular phase, the Sun in Taurus squares the moon in fixed air Aquarius. The moon will rise at midnight, peak at dawn and set at noon. If you view the moon at midnight, the Sun will be positioned directly beneath your feet. Staring at the moon during this time will align you so that you are looking right out (approximately) along the forward path of Earth’s orbit around the Sun ^__^
Squares mean change
The Full Moon in Scorpio ushered in conscious awareness, revelations and illumination of all that was hidden, lurking. Now we decide which information/ideas best serve us. The waning light of the moon represents gradual descent into darkness: a return to the proverbial womb. It is wise to launch new endeavors at a later date so as to better focus on the imminent. The week between the Last Quarter and New Moon (May 11-17) is the ideal time to buckle down and wrap up all that was set in place with New Moon #2 in Aries.
We have come to a corner and must choose a direction. Any stress or anxiety that surfaces now is there to catalyze decision-making. Gracefully surrender. Release and forgive. Destroy useless internal edifices. The moon is asking you to empty yourself. This phase falls in fixed signs, meaning that the most attractive path now is bold, defiant and sustainable. The entire Taurus cycle thus far has encouraged us to mold, shape and fortify – let this last week be your best yet, no holds barred, just a mega release of fearlessly novel and utterly glorious work. This phase is also connected to the First Quarter Moon in Taurus at the end of January – whatever themes predominated then will now resurface.
Aquarius: resident rebel
The Last Quarter in Aquarius represents a conflict between the mental body and the material world. The water bearer generates thoughts and conversation as rapidly as the wind. Taurus abides firmly in all that is tangible, as this is where the bull feels most comfortable. Aquarius is sometimes frustrated by the bull’s insistence on moving slowly and deliberately. And yet, Taurus asks of the water bearer: are your dreams and goals applicable? Are they feasible, considering the raw details of external reality? Both signs are headstrong in their own way. The water bearer doesn’t understand why the bull can’t be more experimental and unconventional. The bull in turn sees the water bearer as ungrounded, speeding through life with impatience, disconnected from what is. The challenge is to continue fanning the spark of intellect, allowing Aquarian energy to spiral into its fullest expression, while still tuning in to physical existence and the limitations thereof. From the water bearer we learn to be bold, radical and imaginative, and from the bull the art of practicality and stability. At this time the pull towards inventive/unorthodox experiences speaks to the heart while the need to be steady and rooted will feel more like a duty.
Aquarians are social creatures, so expect to mingle. These types will talk to anyone and everyone about anything. Because they are exceptionally candid and open-minded, Aquarians tend to adopt a detached demeanor. This is how the water bearer protects the spirit. This aloofness may be quite extreme, resulting in an aggressive philosophical debate or irreconcilable personality clash. It is important to see Aquarians’ rigid neutrality for what it is: a method, nothing more. Aquarians enjoy this detachment because it allows them to remain objective, centered and reasonable. The water bearer says no to tradition and yes to non-conformity. The moon asks now: where could you be more flexible, tolerant or open-minded? The Last Quarter in Aquarius craves transformation. Visualize this cycle as the winds of change. Energy levels bump up now - expect to feel animated, excitable and down for anything.
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Mantra: feet on the ground, head in the stars