August 5, 2026 š Planning for the Last Quarter Moon | Waning Gibbous Moon in Taurus ā ā¢ Wednesday āæ
The Waning Gibbous Moon continues her journey through Taurus today.
Tomorrow, the Moon reaches her Last Quarter phase, where the work of release becomes even more intentional.
Today offers a beautiful opportunity to prepare for everything tomorrow brings.
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.
Today's Taurus Moon reminds us that preparation is magical, too.
Long before the spell is cast...
Before the candle is lit...
Before the herbs are blended...
Magic is already unfolding.
As we gather our tools.
Refresh our altar.
Open our journal.
Shuffle our tarot deck.
Write our intentions.
And begin creating the space where tomorrow's spellwork will come to life.
Wednesday carries Mercury's energy, making today especially supportive for journaling, divination, planning, studying, and organizing your thoughts before tomorrow's Last Quarter Moon.
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
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
The spell begins long before the match meets the candle.
Every card you pull.
Every herb you gather.
Every page you write.
Every quiet moment spent preparing...
Is already part of the magic. š
