Waxing Gibbous Moon in Sagittarius, August 3, 2025

Moon Phase & Sign: Waxing Gibbous in Sagittarius

Element: Fire
Modality: Mutable
Polarity: Yang
Dispositor: Jupiter (in Cancer)
Keywords: Expansion, preparation, vision, belief, synthesis, optimism

This lunation holds deeper potency through a rare mutual reception between the Moon in Sagittarius and Jupiter exalted in Cancer. Jupiter, ruler of Sagittarius, is not only in Cancer—it is in its place of exaltation, where its expansive, truth-seeking nature is uplifted by the emotional wisdom and spiritual devotion of the Moon’s domain.

This creates a sacred reciprocity, a resonance between the intuitive rhythms of Cancer and the visionary fire of Sagittarius. Together, they forge a unique alchemy:

Our intention is purified and tempered in the fire of Sagittarius, then carried home into the harmonious resonance of Cancer’s nurturing.

What emerges is not just a dream of expansion, but a growth path softened by compassion and rooted in emotional truth.

Final Aspect: Moon in Scorpio sextile Mars in Virgo

Before entering Sagittarius, the Moon’s final aspect in Scorpio is a harmonious sextile to Mars—Scorpio’s traditional ruler—now moving through earthy Virgo. This alignment bridges depth with discernment, passion with purpose.

Mars, as the dispositor of the Scorpio Moon, is activated in a supportive, cooperative aspect. This creates a sacred flow between emotional intensity and practical momentum. The sextile suggests a quiet readiness to act, rooted not in haste but in the clarity that arises from emotional truth.

This final note of Scorpio waters the fire of Sagittarius with deep inner conviction—urging us to move forward not impulsively, but with devotion, discernment, and power rooted in emotional honesty.

Gifts & Challenges

Gifts:

• Courage to align actions with inner truth

• Channeling emotional depth into purposeful progress

• Expanded perspective and philosophical clarity

• Harmonious flow between passion (Scorpio) and precision (Virgo)

Challenges:

• Overextension or idealism without grounded follow-through

• Staying emotionally present, even when things are uncomfortable

• Allowing your intention to be shaped by truth, not escape

• Emotional overwhelm leading to control or detachment

Archetypes & Tarot Symbolism

Sagittarius Moon: The Seeker | Tarot: Temperance
Scorpio Final Aspect: The Alchemist | Tarot: Death
Mars in Virgo: The Strategist | Tarot: The Hermit

Together, these archetypes call for a sacred synthesis: Temperance asks you to blend insight with embodiment; Death reminds you that growth requires letting go; and the Hermit illuminates the path within to inform conscious action.

Tarot Integration Prompts:

• What emotional truths are ready to be transmuted into purpose?

• What inner guidance (Hermit) do I need to honor before I act?

• How can I temper fire and water—vision and feeling—to take wise steps?

Practical Tips & Rituals

This lunation calls for steady, soul-aligned preparation. As the fire of Sagittarius seeks meaning, and the waters of Cancer offer emotional holding, your rituals can anchor both energies through intentional embodiment.

Gemstones:

• Sodalite – for deepening inner knowing and truth-telling

• Carnelian – to activate courage, vitality, and expressive alignment

• Black Obsidian – to ground and protect during emotional excavation and energetic release

Essential Oils:

• Frankincense – to expand spiritual perspective and center the mind

• Clary Sage – to awaken clarity, intuition, and emotional trust

• Cypress – to assist with graceful release, especially of lingering attachments or outdated beliefs

Ritual Suggestions:

• Candle Meditation for Truth & Expansion:
  Light a candle and place sodalite nearby. Anoint your pulse points with frankincense or clary sage, and sit in quiet reflection on the theme: What truth am I ready to live more fully? What vision wants to move through me now?

• Heart-Centered Journaling:
  Under soft candlelight, place carnelian over your sacral chakra or hold it in your hand. Anoint your heart space with clary sage or cypress. Place one hand on your heart and write to this prompt:
  “What am I preparing for that requires both faith and fortitude?”
  Let the words flow without judgment—this is not planning, but listening.

• Releasing Breathwork with Black Obsidian

  Hold black obsidian in your left hand—the receiving side—and begin a gentle breath pattern. Inhale clarity and trust. Exhale what no longer aligns. Allow your exhales to be longer than your inhales, symbolizing surrender.

  As you breathe, diffuse or inhale cypress oil, inviting its cleansing, strengthening energy to support graceful release.

With each exhale, imagine what no longer serves you being transmuted into love, or lifted into a higher frequency—returned to the cosmos for renewal.

Let this breathwork become a sacred reset—clearing space for your soul-aligned intention to take root.

Personal Reflection – Natal Chart Connection

The story of this lunation lives within your chart.

Begin by locating Sagittarius in your natal chart—this house marks the area of life where you are currently refining your intention for truth-aligned expansion. This is where the fire of vision is being tempered, not rushed—guided by clarity, faith, and meaning.

Then, look to the house where Scorpio resides—this is the emotional terrain that just received a sacred activation via Mars in Virgo, Scorpio’s traditional ruler. This space holds the memory of the First Quarter Moon’s challenge: to face emotional truth, release appeasement, and stand in your soul’s integrity.

Together, these houses form a continuum—from emotional initiation to spiritual preparation. And overseeing this bridge is Jupiter exalted in Cancer, ruler of Sagittarius and guest in the Moon’s home—a mutual reception offering the grace to nurture your purified intention into form.

Reflection Prompts:

• What emotional depth or shadow truth emerged from the Scorpio house—what did I refuse to appease?

• How has this truth been clarified or strengthened as I prepare for aligned expansion in the Sagittarius house?

• Where am I being asked to nurture my truth gently but firmly, instead of rushing into the next phase?

• What part of my intention feels like it has been forged in fire and is now ready to be cared for with devotion?

Sacred Insight

The intention you carry now is more than a spark—it is a soul-seed.

Under the Waxing Gibbous Moon in Sagittarius, it is purified in the fire of initiation: stripped of illusion, tempered by truth, and aligned with purpose. Then, through the mutual resonance of Jupiter in Cancer, it is gently but firmly nurtured into being—held by the waters of intuition, devotion, and care.

This is the sacred alchemy of becoming.
The intention endures both the purification process of initiation and the slow, soulful growth that follows.
Let yourself prepare—not just to act, but to embody what you believe.

This lunation is a powerful time to seek deeper insight, refine intentions, and align action with inner truth. If you feel the call to explore how these cosmic patterns show up in your own life:

Book a personalized astrology session or receive a written Lunar Soul Snapshot to support your journey.

New Moon in Cancer, June 25, 2025

Moon Phase: New Moon in Cancer

Date: June 25–26, 2025
Moon Phase: New Moon
Moon Sign: Cancer (Water – Cardinal – Yin)
Theme: Emotional renewal, inner sanctuary, belonging, intuitive reset

This New Moon draws you inward toward softness, healing, and the sacred power of presence. Cancer’s energy invites you to nurture what’s tender, to create safety within, and to reconnect with what truly nourishes your soul. Here, beginnings don’t come from pressure—they emerge from stillness and care.

This lunation supports emotional restoration, a return to intuition, and gentle self-trust. Let yourself rest. Let yourself begin again.

Moon’s Final Aspect: Moon in Gemini square Mars in Virgo

Before entering Cancer, the Moon in Gemini forms a square to Mars in Virgo. This mental–practical friction may leave a residue of restlessness, urgency, or over-analysis. You may feel tempted to fix something quickly, to explain or decide too soon.

This final aspect calls for a shift:
Release the need to figure everything out. Feel first. Act second.

Gifts & Challenges

Gifts:

• A sacred opportunity for emotional renewal and self-trust

• Inner sanctuary and intuitive clarity

• The power to nurture, protect, and restore what matters most

• Courage to slow down and listen deeply

Challenges:

• Overthinking or emotional reactivity carried over from the Moon–Mars square

• Feeling pressured to “do it right” rather than feel what’s real

• Conflict between mental busyness and the need for emotional presence

• Vulnerability around boundaries or belonging

This moon asks: What would it feel like to stop solving—and simply sense?

Archetypes & Tarot Symbolism

The archetype of the Caregiver rises here, calling you back to emotional safety and soul nourishment. Yet first, you must navigate the internal dialogue of the Inner Messenger (Gemini Moon) squaring the Sacred Analyst (Mars in Virgo).

Tarot Archetypes:

• The Moon (XVIII) – Navigating intuition and emotional truth

• The Chariot (VII) – Cancer’s card, focused emotional mastery

• Knight of Swords – Gemini’s urgency, quick to act or speak

• Eight of Pentacles – Virgo’s sacred attention to detail and healing

• Two of Swords – The threshold between thinking and feeling

Mythic Insight:
“This is not a moon for solving. It’s a moon for sensing.”
Feel first. Let intuition lead. Then act with care.

Practical Tips & Rituals

Feel first. Act second. Create from within.

Moon Bath for Emotional Reset
Add lavender and chamomile essential oils to warm water. Place moonstone or rose quartz near the tub. As you soak, whisper:
“I allow myself to feel. I trust what arises.”

Create a Comfort Altar
Dedicate a quiet space with soft textures, ancestral items, or photos. Add cedarwood oil to ground and anchor. Use smoky quartz or carnelian to hold emotional boundaries and inspire small, soul-guided actions.

Mind-to-Body Reset
If anxiety flares, hold smoky quartz while applying bergamot oil to your temples. Inhale deeply. Ask:
“What truth lives beneath this thought?”

Letter to Your Inner Self
Write a gentle note beginning with: “Dear one, I’m here.”
Let your words flow. Keep rose quartz nearby. Anoint your wrists with Roman chamomile to seal the ritual with compassion.

Candle Intention Ritual
At nightfall, light a candle. Hold moonstone in your palm. Speak a single, heart-aligned intention aloud. Let it be simple. Let it be true.

Guided Visualization: Coming Home to Yourself

Begin seated or lying down, eyes closed.

Breathe deeply. Picture a quiet shoreline under a dark New Moon sky. In the distance, a cottage glows—your sanctuary. You walk inside. Everything feels safe, soft, sacred. On the table lies a letter from your future self. You read:

“You are already enough. You don’t need to know the whole path. Just trust the step you’re taking now.”

You place your hands on your heart and belly. Breathe. You are home.

Affirmation Set

• I choose to feel before I act.

• My softness is my strength.

• I am safe within myself.

• I trust my intuition to guide my next step.

• I release the need to solve—I allow myself to sense.

• I nourish myself with presence, not perfection.

• Coming home to myself is the most sacred return.

Personal Reflection – Natal Chart Connection

• What house does Cancer rule in your chart? That’s where emotional seeds are being planted.

• Do you have personal planets in Cancer or Capricorn? You may feel this moon’s pull more intensely.

• Are your Moon, Mars, or Mercury activated? Pay attention to how thoughts, emotions, and action intersect now.

Sacred Insight

Let this New Moon be a soft turning point.
You don’t need to know everything to begin again.
Start with how you feel.
Start with where you are.
Start by coming home to yourself.

Coming home to myself is the most sacred return.

Ready to align your intentions with your chart?
Book a personalized New Moon Session to explore how this Cancer lunation activates your unique astrological blueprint. We’ll uncover where to plant seeds of emotional renewal, inner trust, and soul nourishment—together.

Feel first. Act second. Let your chart guide the way home.