Astrologers believe each of the Moon’s eight phases can affect people’s horoscope. This is because every stage of the lunar cycle is said to symbolically correspond with the stages in the planting cycle. Tonight’s stage is the Last Quarter Moon or Half Moon when one side of the lunar orb is shrouded in complete darkness.
Why is the Moon relevant to astrology?
As the closest astronomical body to us, the Moon is considered by some to have a profound influence on people.
The Full Moon is consequently thought to offer the most profound astrological energy.
And the New Moon is believed to possess the next most powerful energy.
Some astrologers think one way to connect to each Moon phase energy and influence is to harness the Moon’s energy to help delicate intentions and clear negativity.
What does the Last Quarter Moon mean?
The Last Quarter Moon finds Earth’s natural satellite waning and forming a Square – 90-degree aspect – with the Sun.
In the planting cycle, this time represents the end of the cycle.
Crops are traditionally harvested during this time and the remaining parts start to wither and die.
What remains of the plant starts to prepare its seeds for planting.
And you may also possess a certain level of discontent with social structures.
Leslie Hale, a psychic astrologer at Keen.com, said: “The stages correspond with the stages of the planting cycle, beginning with the potential represented by the seed planted in the ground.
“Events in our life begin to unfold as the same way the seed takes root and begins to grow.
“Being born during the various Moon phases affects the personality, and the personal focus in life.”