A quick reference about lunar phases and planetary retrograde to facilitate abundance in life.
Moon Phase | Phase interpretation | Yin (being) or Yang (doing) | Planets | Retrograde meaning | |
New Moon | Set intention | Yang | Uranus | Forward motion is known for independence, libration, and enlightenment. In retrograde, erratic and impulsive urges are harder to restrain. It is an outer slow-moving planet so the effect is not strongly felt. | |
Waxing Crescent Moon | Relax into intention | Yin | Mercury | Forward motion is known for communication and travel. In retrograde, delays, disruption to plans, misunderstandings, and setbacks can be expected. Use time to reorganize and reflect. | |
1st Quarter Moon | Take good judgement into the actions that support intention | Yang | Pluto | About 40% is in retrograde. It is asscoiated with power, sex, death, and rebirth. It is a slow-moving planet, so effects are not strongly felt. Use this time to be in touch with the subconscious. | |
Waxing Gibbous Moon | Trust the right intention will form at the right time | Yin | Saturn | Known for karma, Saturn in forward motion is associated with rules, structure, foundations, and traditions. In retrograde, the weight of responsibility and reduced motivation can be felt. | |
Full Moon | Reflect on intention and determine change of course: release current intention and course-correct OR move ahead with intention | Yang | Venus | Known for love and values. In retrograde, it is a time to reassess who and what is valuable in personal life. The rarest of retrogrades. | |
Waning Gibbous | Grateful the intention is forming and receive with gratitude | Yin | Jupiter | Known for luck and abundance. In retrograde, look at the big picture. Seek spiritual and philosophical introspection to grow, seek happiness and success. | |
3rd Quarter Moon | Now receiving intention, give back from a place of abundance | Yang | Neptune | Forward motion associated with spirituality, ideals, illusion, addiction, and loss. In retrograde, illusion is removed and harsh realities and cold truth can be revealed. Also, a slow-moving planet. | |
Waning Crescent Moon | Reflect with thanks, rest, and restore | Yin | Mars | Known for drive and action. In retrograde, plans may not materialize and unresolved anger can surface. Reexamine goals during this retrograde. |
