← Moon phases

First Quarter

Half lit, half dark. Associated with friction and decision: the point where an intention meets its first real obstacle.

DecisionsActionOvercoming obstacles

Suggested practices

  • Weigh two options with a written comparison
  • Light a yellow candle for clarity
  • Do the task you have been avoiding

Journal prompts

  • What is actually in my way?
  • What decision am I postponing?
  • What would courage look like today?
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Traditional ingredients

SageYellow candleBay leafHematite