This month’s third-quarter moon will peak on Friday, December 16, just before 4 a.m. EDT. The moon will be in Virgo, the zodiac’s meticulous and detail-oriented editor. (Fitting energy for a last quarter moon, as we clean up any loose ends from the full moon last week.) Not only that, but the moon will also be making a smooth and flowing trine to both Mercury (the planet of communication), and Venus (the planet of love), which are both in Capricorn. With Virgo and Capricorn both being solid and dependable earth signs, relationships and communication will feel supportive in a healthy and balanced way. Do note, however, that the moon will be forming an opposition with Neptune in Pisces. Both Neptune and Pisces deal with the imagination, the subconscious, dreams, and all things spiritual—so if you’re feeling dreamy or unfocused, that may very well be why. So, under this moon, the twins recommend setting better limits. “When we give until it hurts, we wind up enabling people to stay stuck or even take advantage of our kindness. And when we are drained, depleted, and exhausted, we can’t be truly helpful.” Luckily, with Mercury and Venus both forming a trine with the moon, those more difficult conversations may come easier, allowing us to set healthy boundaries and offer support to our loved ones in a way that doesn’t leave us drained. All the while, we can keep in mind that this third-quarter moon is tracking toward a new moon in Capricorn on December 23. Start thinking ahead to what you’d like to see unfold in the next lunar cycle, the next six months, and even in 2023—along with what needs to be let go of in order to make that happen.
