August 5, 2026š Planning for Last Quarter in Taurus | Waning Gibbous Moon in Aries ā ā¢ Wednesday āæ
The final day of the Waning Gibbous has arrived.
Tomorrow, the Moon reaches her Last Quarter phase, where the work of release becomes even more intentional.
Today offers one final opportunity to work with the Waning Gibbous current before the next chapter of the lunar cycle begins.
The Waning Gibbous has spent the past several days helping us gently release what no longer strengthens the magical life we're intentionally creating.
Old habits.
Old fears.
Old expectations.
Old ways of thinking.
Little by little, we've been creating more space for the next lunar cycle to arrive.
The Moon continues her journey through Aries today.
Aries encourages us to approach that release with honesty and courage.
Sometimes we already know what needs to be released.
We've simply been waiting for the right moment to acknowledge it.
Today's Moon reminds us that clarity is often the first act of release.
Once we clearly recognize what no longer belongs, letting it go becomes much easier.
Today is ruled by Mercury.
Mercury has always governed communication, writing, study, observation, divination, and thoughtful planning.
As Mercury's wisdom joins Aries' directness, today becomes one of the best planning days of the waning cycle.
Pull tarot cards.
Practice divination.
Journal.
Review everything this lunar cycle has taught you.
Ask yourself what you're truly ready to release beneath tomorrow's Last Quarter Moon.
Write it down.
Plan your spellwork.
Gather your herbs, candles, oils, and magical tools.
Prepare your altar.
Create the space you'll want ready for tomorrow's release work.
The more thoughtfully you prepare today, the more intentionally you'll move through tomorrow's Last Quarter Moon.
The Waning Gibbous reminds us that release rarely begins the moment we cast the spell.
It often begins the moment we decide we're ready.
Tomorrow invites us to begin that work.
Today gives us the gift of preparing for it.
Most Potent Energies Available for Witchcraft
Spiritual cleansing
Banishing
Protection
Divination
Planning
Mercury magic
Courage
Clarity
Journaling
Home cleansing
Energy clearing
Preparing for the Last Quarter Moon
Best Spellwork
Tarot readings and divination
Journal about what you're ready to release
Plan tomorrow's Last Quarter Moon spellwork
Write release petitions
Gather magical ingredients
Prepare your altar
Spiritual cleanses
Protection magic
Bless your magical tools
Reflect on everything this lunar cycle has taught you
Spellwork to Avoid
Rushing into release work before you've identified what truly needs to go
Waiting until tomorrow to prepare your spellwork
Holding onto situations you've already recognized have run their course
Ignoring the wisdom this lunar cycle has already shared with you
A Witch's Advice
Every meaningful release begins with an honest decision.
Today's Moon helps you make that decision with clarity.
Tomorrow, you'll be ready to begin letting go with confidence.
