The last quarter is for release. Cut ties, break habits, banish what no longer serves you, and forgive — clearing space before the next new moon.
What the last quarter moon looks like
The left half of the moon is lit (in the Northern Hemisphere). It rises around midnight and is high in the morning sky.
Last Quarter moon rituals & magic
- Banishing and cord-cutting spells
- Breaking bad habits
- Uncrossing and hex-breaking
- Shadow work and forgiveness
Best avoided: Spells to attract or increase — this phase is for subtracting.
Next last quarter moon dates
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 06:09 UTC — moon in Virgo
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 19:00 UTC — moon in Libra
- Friday, January 29, 2027 at 10:56 UTC — moon in Scorpio
- Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 05:17 UTC — moon in Sagittarius
Times are in UTC. See the full moon calendar.
