First Quarter Moon in Pisces ☽ Dec 8, 2024
artist: Miles Johnston
Sunday, Dec 8 ☽ 9:26 am CDT
The Sun in Sagittarius squares the moon in Pisces. Moonrise at noon, peak at dusk, moonset at midnight in all time zones.
The moon will stay in Pisces until early on Dec 9 before transitioning to Aries for the next 60-hour cycle. This transition is like moving from the shadow of sleep to the light of dawn: highly energetic and invigorating. The moon is waxing, gathering momentum for fullness. Get ready for a Full Moon in Gemini on Dec 15 (the last moon phase of Sag Season + last full moon of 2024).
First quarter moons are important decision points, bringing forward vital information for the full moon. This quarter moon follows the New Moon in Sagittarius on Dec 1.
At quarter moons I always mention the possibility of turbulence. When Sagittarius and Pisces team up, the vibe is swirling and expansive. Pisces is the queen of wishful thinking, Sagittarius the starry-eyed hunter of the cosmos. Pisces swims in dizzying spirals; Sagittarius burns through time and space, destination unknown.
The fire of Sagittarius wants us to look forward and create a plan. Pisces has an important role to play. She can either uplift the entire process with emotional clarity, or she can stir things up with her scaly fish tail and plunge us into an inky cloud of confusion. Choosing the high road here means surrender to what is, if we even know what is. Clarity is actually not forthcoming here. Pisces’ presence also means that we need to manage expectations and avoid getting hopes up too high. We need every scrap of energy right now in order to stay focused and alert.
The highest manifestation of Pisces is rest and reflection. Without rest, Sagittarius Season is just an exciting marathon ending in burnout. Paradoxically, Pisces is not known for getting great sleep at night. If possible, immerse yourself in hot water. Avoid screens before bed; choose books instead. Take care of your immune system and take care of yourself. Practice self-compassion and slow living. Deep fatigue, body aches, frustration, and illness are all very common at Pisces junctures.
Heads up: we will be deep in Mercury Retrograde at this moon phase. Expect dysfunction and plan accordingly. Furthermore the moon herself forms a pretty tight square to Jupiter Retrograde in Gemini. Reality will not match expectations. Journaling, meditation, and other reflective practices highly recommended.
Heavy rain…misty mountains…strange dreams…secret oceans…unraveling slowly…
What do you see?
Regenerate with Pisces Yoga. In meditation, increase your creativity and emotional attunement by focusing on the sacral chakra. To find your personal moon sign, click here.
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