The Moon
The Third Quarter is a time during which we can
appreciate, enjoy, and begin to reflect on the experience
that peaked at the time of the Full Moon. This quarter is
traditionally a time for growing awareness of what
happened at the Full Moon, and for learning and
assimilation. The Full Moon impact and experience
begin to pass, and we find ourselves having thoughts
about that experience. If nothing more, we sense that
the experience is over and passing. Reflection occurs.
We begin to grasp and appreciate the Full Moon
experience, for better or for worse. As the lunar light
begins to diminish, we start drawing conclusions of one
sort or another—taking a lesson.
Fourth Quarter
The start of the Fourth Quarter is said to mark a crisis in
consciousness. The experience of the Full Moon is over,
and we are left to draw whatever conclusions we can
from it. It is during the Fourth Quarter that we prune and