Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius ☾ Feb 23, 2022

artist: Zach Meyer

Wednesday, Feb 23 @ 2.32pm PDT

The Waning Last Quarter Moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn, and sets at noon in all time zones. At this station, the starry-eyed moon in Sagittarius squares the wavy Sun in Pisces. Last quarter moons are turning points. They clear the way for the new moon / new lunar cycle. This phase prepares us for the sleepy New Moon in Pisces on Mar 2.

Both Sagittarius and Pisces belong to the mutable modality. To be mutable is to be fluid and adaptable. This moon phase brings change, whether we like it or not. Get ready for action, forward motion, or at least a change of scenery. And be wary of Pisces, the wishful fish, head in the clouds. This is a dangerous combination, the fish and the optimistic hunter, bursting with philosophical ideals. When these two embrace in the sky, illusions mount and crack.

The balance at this quarter moon is between realism and enthusiasm, being responsive to the immediate surroundings and also allowing ourselves to drift out into fantasy island world. With the right amount of awareness, we can pull off both beautifully.

At this moon phase last year, I was hanging out on the Oregon coast with my family. As I desperately tried to enjoy my vacation time with loved ones, it slowly became clear that I was not well at all. I ended up having a kidney infection and spending most of my time there in bed, traveling through strange corridors of fever dreams.

I wish you enough strength to shoot the archer’s bow and enough sensitivity to care for the fishes swimming in your heart, forever chasing tails.

In meditation, focus on the sacral chakra. Keep your spirit burning with Sagittarius Yoga. To find your personal moon sign, click here.