Taurus Last Quarter Moon
August 19, 2022, 12:36am EDT
Relinquish Attachment
When our favorite silvery orb drops into earthy Taurus, we arrive at the Last Quarter Moon. The waning light of the half Moon symbolizes the crisis of having to let something go. Since Taurus values concrete results and predictability, this phase suggests we must relinquish attachment to a specific outcome and accept what is, however uncomfortable.
Present In The Now
The main task of Leo Season has been learning to live from our authentic hearts in a joyful embrace of the present moment. At the New Moon, we kicked off the plan by warmly showing appreciation to those who love and support us. At the Scorpio First Quarter Moon, out of necessity, we grappled with unpleasant, unconscious, or intense emotions to understand our own motives. During the Full Moon, we extended our feelings beyond the personal to embrace the shared human condition. Now with the Taurus Last Quarter Moon, we must make peace with the actual result of our efforts and release the desire for things to be different. This phase gives you the opportunity to let go of difficulties that arose during the past month, clearing the way to be present in the now. Don’t forget to share love and laughs with dear friends.
Effort And Ease
Imagine if you never let anything go, never retired a fruitless project, composted food waste from the fridge, or ended a toxic relationship. Like a spider in a carcass-laden old web, you would become mired down in expired detritus. It is so important to release unreasonable expectations and emotional baggage in order to welcome new experiences. To help you do this, engage in simple practical tasks with clear endings. Alternately, find the solid ground within yourself through the practice of yoga, which balances effort and ease even in the trickiest of poses. Recognize that your efforts serve as powerful nutrients for the next cycle that begins on August 27.
