The third quarter moon

The third quarter moon is a phase we often a phase we forget. It is as if, the new moon, the first quarter and especially the full moon have our focus and attention and then we sort of forget the third quarter moon. But let me tell you why you should not skip the third quarter moon and why she is interesting to work with. Especially for those of you who have been moon journaling for some time now and a well familiar with the new moon and full moon.

The third quarter moon is about maturity. She is the last big phase of the moon cycle and if we look at each cycle as birth, life, death, rebirth, the third quarter moon is the most mature phase and the “follow through” and “finish what you started” part. A slow and grown-up energy. There can be an almost childish and naïve energy around new moon and first quarter moon. Hopes and dreams. Intentions and manifestations. So much exitement for the new start. But for the last quarter moon it is actually about taking these intentions and do what it takes to walk the talk. To take responsibility.

I believe in manifestations and I believe that when we put things “out there” by setting new moon intentions we are taking the first step towards manifesting with the moon or co-creating with the Universe. The first step.  It is a misunderstood conception, that from here the moon will do the work for us. The moon is a guide and a friend along the way, and may definitely help us on our manifestation journey. But leaving the responsibility to her is to dis-empower yourself. And that is not her intention. On the contrary. This is why the third quarter moon is so important. She teaches us to parent ourselves, that each of us holds the power to change but also that we need to do the job. She may support us, but we own it.

I have been moon journaling for 5 years now, and I see how each year I have gotten into a deeper and deeper connection with each of the moon phases - and with myself. Basically the moon is here to mirror back at us, what we already have inside: dreams, hopes, magic, truth, honesty, peace, calmness and power to change.

So next time you think about what this ‘third quarter moon’ phase is for: It is for taking responsibility for your dreams and intentions, it is for being mature towards yourself. Use the phase for parenting yourself and give yourself what you needed as a child, but didn’t get. Be kind in the process. This is not about releasing old stuff. This is about doing what you promised yourself you would it is about empowering yourself. The third quarter moon is with you. Make yourself proud. You just for you.