Moon Phase Series 🌓 #3: First Quarter Moon [Bonus Episode]

Welcome to the third bonus episode of the Moon Phase Series. Today is all about the First Quarter Moon. And if you’re listening in real time, the First Quarter Moon will arrive tomorrow on Saturday, May 7th. 

If you’re not listening in real time, you can still follow along by beginning this series on the day before the next New Moon. 

In this First Quarter Moon episode I’ll be sharing the energy and the magic of this phase.

I’ll start with a basic overview of the First Quarter Moon, which is about 7 days into the cycle. 

Here’s a description of the First Quarter Moon so that you can picture it in your mind. The First Quarter Moon is continuing its illumination from the right side, therefore, the right half of the moon is illuminated.

The First Quarter Moon is all about decision making and taking action toward your intentions and goals. You may feel a burst of energy around this time. This is at a time in the cycle where challenges and obstacles may creep up, but don’t let them get you down. 

The Waxing phase of the Moon in general is associated with the Spring season. 

I’m going to read a list of words and phrases that encompass the energy of the First Quarter Moon to help you feel into it a bit more… confidence, commitment, bursts of energy, growing motivation, synchronicities, excitement, decision making, you may be tested, challenges to your intention, stay the course, concentration, rededication, determination, accepting invitations, resistance, obstacles, imposter syndrome, and continued movement despite fears. 

During the First Quarter Moon pay attention to the ways that your intentions are showing signs of fruition. If you look close enough, you’ll see movement. This is also a time of synchronicities, so see if you can notice them. 

A word of warning here, as this phase can test you and your resolve. Be aware that you will encounter obstacles, and that this is just part of the process, and not a sign that you should give up. Rededicate yourself to your intentions and keep going. 

The second bonus episode in this series on the Waxing Crescent Moon kicked off the Waxing phase, so you can visit that episode for a list of practical and magical activities to make the most of this phase, which includes the Waxing Crescent Moon, First Quarter Moon, and Waxing Gibbous Moon. 

I hope you enjoyed today’s bonus episode about the First Quarter Moon and how to align with her energy to support you as you move through the cycle. 

We’re in the midst of the Waxing phase, where the energy continues to grow. 

Tune in on Tuesday for the next episode of the series where we go into more detail about the next phase of the lunar cycle, the Waxing Gibbous Moon. 

Thanks for being here, and I love y’all to the moon and back.