Last Quarter Moon in Taurus ☾ Aug 18, 2022

Thursday, Aug 18 ☾ 9:36 pm PDT

The Waning Last Quarter Moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn, and sets at noon all over the world. At this station, the grounded moon in Taurus squares the rainbow Leo sun.

Last quarter moons are turning points or crossroads, clearing the way for the new moon / new lunar cycle. This phase prepares us for the equally grounded New Moon in Virgo on Aug 27.

At this moon phase, we are asked to focus on our home, body, food, and basic day-to-day routines. Leo and Taurus relish the finer things. They want a comfortable space within and without, something aromatic and aesthetically pleasing. The question is not what we want – that much is clear – but how does it actually make us feel once we attain what we want? These archetypes innately understand value and what it means to live a life of quality. But we have to ask ourselves, does it really feel that good to indulge that much? To eat that much, or smoke that much? Whatever your vice, it’s up for review.

Taurus and Leo radiate luxury and leisure. The key is understanding the connection between desire and the outcome of obtaining said desire. So listen closely for what it is you really need. Heed your intuition.

Some suggestions for this quarter moon: eat/plant/harvest root vegetables, work outside, garden, sing, clean, beautify your living space. All things health & wellness.

Great news: this quarter moon will form a supportive trine to Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn and ground us down even more. Pluto’s presence means we are connecting all of the above themes to the emotional process as well. Pluto is an excellent guide in the underworld of the psyche.

In meditation, focus on the heart chakra. Stay rooted with Taurus Yoga. To find your personal moon sign, click here.