Meaning of the current moon phaseFirst Quarter
This phase is associated with taking action, making decisions, and moving forward with your plans and goals. It is a time for coming one step closer to manifesting your intentions.
The moon goes through eight different phases as it orbits the Earth, taking about 29.5 days to complete a full cycle. These phases are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. The changing phases of the moon are believed to reflect the balance of yin and yang energies in the universe. The new moon is associated with yang energy, which is proactive and good for setting intentions and starting new projects. After the full moon, the energy shifts into a more yin-based state, which is a time for rest, reflection, and letting go of things that are no longer serving us.