Tradition · Wiccan Modern
- Alternate Names
- Third QuarterWaning Half Moon
- Phase Number
- 7
- Position in Cycle
- Releasing
- Astronomical
Sun moon relationship90 degrees behind square
VisibilityRises midnight visible through morning
- Energy
IntensityActive releasing
- Timing
DurationApproximately 3 days
Magical windowLate night through morning
- Colors
SecondaryDark blueBlackPurple
- Correspondences
Season equivalentAutumn equinox
Goddess aspectCrone emerging
TarotMajorDeathThe hanged manJudgement
- Stones
PrimaryBlack tourmalineSmoky quartzObsidianApache tear
SecondaryHematiteJetOnyxSnowflake obsidian
- Herbs
PrimarySageRueWormwoodMugwort
SecondaryGarlicRosemaryCedarJuniperHyssop
- Animals
- CrowVultureSnake sheddingCrab
- Body
FocusDetoxification and release
SystemsEliminatoryLymphatic
Healing workDetox, ending treatments, clearing chronic issues, letting go of old patterns
NoteBody ready to release—support elimination
- Magical Workings
Optimal forBanishingReleasingLetting goBreaking habitsForgivenessClearingEnding relationshipsCord cuttingRemoving obstaclesBreaking cursesAddiction release
Avoid forAttractionBuildingNew startsIncreaseManifestation
Spell typesBanishing spellsCord cuttingRelease ritualsForgiveness workHabit breaking
Ritual actionsBurning releasingBurying what is doneSweeping outCord cuttingForgiveness letters
- Practical Applications
Mundane activitiesCleaning outEnding thingsBreaking habitsForgivingDonatingCompleting and releasingTherapy release work
Self careRelease workForgivenessLetting go ceremoniesClearing clutter
AvoidStarting new thingsMajor commitmentsBuilding
- Invocation Approach
SettingPre dawn or midnight
TimeLate night early morning
VisualizationLeaves falling, snake shedding skin, door closing, weight lifting
WordsMoon of Release, I let go of [what no longer serves]. I am free.
OfferingsThings to releaseSageBlack candleWritten release burned
- Psychological
SupportsReleaseForgivenessLetting goBreaking patternsCompletion
Emotional toneReleasing sometimes grief
ChallengesHolding onResentmentFear of change
AffirmationI release what no longer serves my highest good. I am free.
- Menstrual Correspondence
EnergyPMS release emotions
NoteEmotions ready to release—honor the process
- Keywords
- ReleaseBanishingLetting goForgivenessClearingEndingFreedomBreaking free
Referenced by
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Every entry that names Last Quarter, grouped by the system it comes from.