1st Qtr Moon, 9 September 2016, Sagittarius

Exact time & zodiac degree of this moon | Understanding Quarter Moons |

Perhaps you were going to spend an hour getting ready for something special, but after being delayed, there’s now only time to pack the essentials. You kiss goodbye to that hot shower you were looking forward to, and keep improvising as you grab a snack to eat on the run. It crosses your mind to give up and not do your special thing, but this Quarter Moon in Sagittarius helps you find flexible options. Even if you don’t get to the special event, when you put your mind to it you discover other fun outlets. Being in Sagittarius, this 1st Quarter Moon brings a surge of wildness. There’s a desire to let your hair down and rebel against all the recent tough stuff. It’s possible to push through challenges and enjoy the adventures and benefits of this moon, but as it’s next to Saturn and Mercury is Retro, you might need to adjust your original expectations. You can ride the rush of spirited good vibes this Quarter Moon brings if you channel any charge into single-minded attention on where you want to be. Focus on what you want to do and keep your emotions moving, or bogged emotions can block progress. This hot fire sign moon is right next to Mars and does turn up the heat, but if you turn hot reactions into purposeful focus, your progress might surprise and delight you. On another note, this Quarter Moon happens on the very same day that Jupiter, Sagittarius’s ruling planet, changes zodiac sign, bringing in a whole new 12-month energy vibe. Jupiter’s new sign will be Libra, zodiac sign of love and marriage, but also of changing relationship agreements. Are you on the brink of a new decision about someone or something? Use Libra’s scales to help you weigh the pros and cons until a true decision emerges.