The Last Days Before the Reset

 

We are down to the last ten days of the Pisces lunar month and the final days of the zodiacal lunar year that began with the Aries New Moon in 2025.

This is it.

Technically, we are still taking actions based on the seeds we planted three weeks ago at the Pisces New Moon, where the focus was on intuition, faith, and the willingness to recognize something bigger than ourselves. There is a lot to be said for stepping back and acknowledging that not everything is in our control, and that there may be a larger current moving through our lives.

At the Last Quarter Moon, we take action on those insights, but from a more practical place. This is not about emotion or reflection. This is where we step in as the adult in the room. No sense crying over spilled milk. We deal with what is in front of us and make decisions that move things forward.

Last Quarter Moon Phase
April 9, 2026
9:51pm (PDT)

Last Quarter — Practical Adjustments
Now we make the final adjustments to the seeds planted at the New Moon. We make the final calls, send the final messages, and follow the paths that still make sense. Other paths are allowed to fall away. This phase favors wise action and clear decision-making.

It is a time for living the spirit of the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Hero’s Journey: Rebuilding life after transformation.
Creative/Science Process: Critique and evaluation.

Focus on:
What actions are you taking that connect back to the spirituality, faith, and compassion that came in at the New Moon, and now require practical follow-through? How can you step into your inner CEO? How are you looking at your systems and making them work for you?

Planetary Notes:

4/9: Mars enters Aries
4/12: Mars conjunct Neptune (2 AR) — Actions are inspired and support new ventures and independence. Acting on intuition and gut.
4/13: Venus sextile Jupiter (16 CA) — Creativity and values expand. Travel and foreign connections may bring joy and pleasure.

Balsamic Moon Phase

April 13, 2026
6:29 pm

Balsamic — Release
This phase closes the lunar cycle. We release what has run its course so the next cycle can begin. By letting go, we clear space for the New Moon. Reflection, rest, and closure allow the mind and spirit to reset before the next intention emerges.

Hero’s Journey: The return and completion of the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Rest and incubation before the next idea.

Focus on:
How are you releasing depression? How are you releasing ennui? How are you releasing loneliness? How are you releasing vagueness? How are you releasing any sense of victimhood?

Planetary Notes:

4/14: Mercury sextile Uranus (29 TA) — Inspired thinking brings new practical ideas. Innovation and technology are helpful.
4/14: Mercury enters Aries
4/16: Sun conjunct Chiron (26 AR) — Identity and spirit are healing through independence and new paths.
4/16: Mars sextile Pluto (5 AQ) — Actions are supported by groups and bring meaningful change.
4/16: Mercury conjunct Neptune (2 AR) — Thinking may feel vague, intuitive, and creative.

Aries New Moon — April 17, 2026
4:51am PDT