Last Quarter Moon in Gemini ☾ Aug 26, 2024

artist: Hiro Isono

Monday, Aug 26 ☾ 3:26 am CDT

 First moon phase of Virgo Season 2024! The Waning Last Quarter Moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn, and sets at noon all over the world. Last quarter moons are important junctures, clearing the way for the new moon/new lunar cycle. This phase serves as a review of insight & information gained from the Super Full Moon in Aquarius on Aug 19 and also as preparation for the New Moon in Virgo on Sep 2.

At this station, the sociable moon in Gemini squares the lively Virgo sun. People with this sun & moon combination are fastidious and detail-oriented. They find great satisfaction in cleaning, organizing, and categorizing. They are lifelong learners who love orderly subjects like math and linguistics.

The quarter moon in Gemini is an agent of motion, a breeze that lifts and drops us somewhere else. It’s time for a change of location, a new scene. Virgo, goddess of seeds and plants, is the rooting agent. She calls to Gemini: come down from the clouds, back to your body, back to routine and wellness and homeostasis.

This moon phase helps us remember that we are humble students of life. You may also be stepping into the role of teacher. Both Gemini and Virgo are ruled by Mercury (who will be retrograde during this moon phase!). Gemini/Virgo/Mercury are associated with regulated environments like school and work. The curious thrill of going back to school each fall – this is the essence of mercurial energy. The joy of taking care of our health and learning more about our bodies – this is Virgo. Synapses firing, letters flying around the planet – this is Gemini.

Gemini will introduce us to new friends in flowery outdoor settings. We are busy busy busy, productive, synergistic. It’s true that life can feel scattered under these skies, however. Think tired but wired; the mind is racing. Move your body to process your thoughts. Gemini also teaches us to lean on siblings in hard times.

This moon phase signals a mega influx of mutable energy. Everything will unfold very quickly. In fact, this moon phase is so busy that we might forgo self care, but do something if you can – the sympathetic nervous system will need attention.

bird energy ~ farms ~ nature ~ beauty ~ work ~ flow ~ connection ~ cool mornings ~ green tea

Great news: the moon forms a very loose trine to Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius for an ambitious – yet emotional – vibe.

When the moon is in Gemini, it is a good time to eat, plant, and harvest flowers. It is also a good time to write, read, sing, and/or go wild with creative projects. In meditation, focus on the throat chakra. Digest your thoughts with Gemini Yoga. To find your personal moon sign, click here.