Working with the Last Quarter Moon in Aries 7th July 2026 20.29 BST

The Last Quarter Moon is the time for decrease. Look at the assessments you made at the Full Moon and see what you can reduce at this time. 

Here are a few examples of the sorts of questions to ask yourself to identify where you can do this:

• Did you identify anything in your plans or that needed to end or isn’t working and needs to be changed?

• Are there things you can change about yourself that are holding you back? 

• Do you need to move away from any people or situations that are causing you problems or holding you back?

• Are there any negative traits associated with the Astrological Sign ruling this phase that you or others around you are manifesting that are causing problems you need to deal with?

Aries is the 1st sign of the Zodiac and is the sign of the self and Identity - I AM, the sign of the Pioneer, taking action and your inner warrior. 

The symbol for Aries is The Ram. This shows the innate strength and drive that Aries possesses

When the Last phase is in Aries put your focus on reducing any negative aspects of your personality that are holding you back. Look at where you are sabotaging yourself and your plans.

Here are some Aries negative traits. Be honest with yourself - are there any that you need to block, remove or set boundaries against either in yourself or coming from others around you that are causing you problems?

• Impatience, short temper or aggressiveness

• Leading from the head without sorting out the details, impulsiveness

• Going your own way regardless of the facts of the situation

• Over-riding other’s opinions and needs

• Hating restrictions, regardless of their importance

• Intolerance

• Moodiness

• Chidishness

• Needing to be taken care of - dependence on others

The Tarot card that signifies Aries is the Emperor.

He has an empire because he believed in himself and took the aligned actions and decisions he needed to, and fought for what he wanted.

The sceptre he holds represents his masculine potency which is the creative energy he uses to buidl and maintain his Empire.

The orb he holds represents his rational understanding of the laws of the physical plane, his organisational abilities and the rules he lives and rules by.

The Eagle on his throne represents the human soul purified by discipline and controlled will power.

He represents the highest aspects and achievements of Aries

This card asks us to be self disciplined like the Emperor and honour the needs of others as much as our own to create the harmony and equality that makes our “empire” a good and strong environment for ourselves and our loved ones.