First Quarter

At the First Quarter the Moon is half lit, standing high at sunset. It is a moment of decision and challenge: the first obstacles appear, and you choose to push through or adjust.

Uses

• Decisions and commitment
• Overcoming obstacles
• Courage and strength
• Action

When

About a week after the New Moon, half lit on its right side (in the Northern Hemisphere), high in the south at sunset.

Tide

Waxing

Goddess aspect

Maiden (in the Triple Goddess of modern practice)

Sun–Moon angle

84° to 96°

Working with it

At the First Quarter, review your intention. Name the obstacle in your way, write one step to get past it, and take that step within the next two days.