09/14/2025
3rd Quarter, South Node – past, physical and mental release
The third quarter moon, also known as the last quarter moon, is a powerful time for reflection, release, and preparation. It marks the final phase of the lunar cycle before the new moon, inviting you to let go of what no longer serves you and clear space for new beginnings. This is the middle of Eclipse Season.
The Spiritual Significance of the Third Quarter Moon in the course of Eclipse Season
• Letting Go: As the moon is "waning" or decreasing in light, you are encouraged to release old habits, toxic emotions (like guilt or shame), beliefs, and even relationships that are holding you back.
• Reflection and Reassessment: The Eclipse Cycle is 6 months (approx.). I want you to look back at March. The lunar eclipse was March 14 at 23 degrees on Virgo. The solar eclipse was on March 29 at 9 degrees of Pisces. I want you to look back at what was happening in March. The third quarter moon would have occurred on March 21. What are the goals and intentions you set during the new moon. Review your progress, acknowledge your accomplishments, and take responsibility for any shortcomings without judgment.
• Preparation for Renewal: By releasing the old, you create a fertile ground for the next lunar cycle. This phase is about preparing yourself, both mentally and physically, for the new intentions you will set at the next new moon.
• Intuition and Clarity: As the moon's light fades, it's a time to turn inward and trust your intuition. The New Moon in this case is the Solar Eclipse on September 21. You may experience "aha" moments that reveal what needs to be released or healed.
Insights will be given on Saturday night at the Under the Oak Tree Meditation. We will be working on the best course of action for the next few weeks as the Eclipse will effect the transformation that is occurring.
Here is information about the Eclipse and Theme:
Lunar Nodes
North Node is the direction or mission that the collective, or global community and it can even be the universal consciousness theme. South Node is where we have been, it’s the past, it can be things that we need to let go of.
The lunar nodes stay in the signs for approximately 1.5 years, from January 11, 2025 to July 26, 2026. The eclipse occurs with the moon in Pisces and the sun in Virgo, highlighting a tension between the two signs' energies. Virgo represents order, practicality, and details, while Pisces embodies surrender, spiritual connection, and the unseen. The eclipse encourages finding a balance between these two forces: allowing yourself to surrender to the flow of life while still maintaining a grounded, practical approach.
While the lunar eclipse on September 7 in Pisces was about emotional release and surrendering to intuition, this solar eclipse in Virgo calls for grounding and practical action. It's an invitation to balance your spiritual and creative life with disciplined, tangible efforts.
With the eclipse in Virgo, there is a strong focus on your physical and mental health. This is an ideal time to start a new wellness practice, declutter your space, or address long-standing health concerns.