First Quarter Moon in Capricorn ☽ Oct 10, 2024

artist: Graham Franciose

Thursday, Oct 10 at 12:55 pm CDT

The Libra sun squares the waxing moon in Capricorn. Moonrise at noon, peak at dusk, moonset at midnight in all time zones.

This quarter moon follows the powerful New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra. The first quarter is when we decide what we will take with us from the eclipse into the rest of the lunar cycle. First quarter phases clarify our plans. What did we get right? What needs revision? Get ready for a Super Full Moon in Aries on Oct 17. This is when we will see the results of our chosen path.

Libra and Capricorn are both cardinal signs. When cardinal constellations get together, it’s time to center and align. This quarter moon brings inner peace & harmony (Libra) to our longterm plans and overall life structure (Capricorn). Capricorn makes us feel grounded and supported in what we do. A lot of this has to do with the people in our lives at this time, so it’s also about community.

Capricorn speaks to the values which govern our lives. It’s about principles. It’s about what we need to make it work.  On the verge of burnout, we seek balance.To bring clarity, this quarter moon may highlight where we lack needed support. We can’t wade through stress and more stress. We need mutual understanding. We need solidarity, confidence, trust. We need common sense.

Coming back to Libra’s role, it’s all about the people involved. Though this moon phase will be very busy and place an emphasis on work, there will also be abundant warmth and respect in our relationships. You will find yourself with other people at this quarter moon, somewhere somehow. This is Libra’s karma. She draws us out of our shells. She connects us with the right people at the right time, even if we’re feeling exhausted. We can show up as we are, maybe with a little bit of glitter on our cheeks.

Big themes: return to balance; cleaning & organizing; lingering stress & anxiety (Capricorn, relax!); interpersonal karmic seeds hatching; self care; recharge; earth magic; rebuild & revitalize; strength & conviction.

Heads up: the moon forms a tight opposition to Mars in Cancer, putting stress on the body as well as our anger triggers. Wear dark green gems like malachite to cloak yourself in an impenetrable forest of cedar, gnomes, and mushroom spirits. Fortify your spirit with Capricorn Yoga. In meditation, focus on the root chakra. To find your personal moon sign, click here.

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