On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Moon is in its Third Quarter phase at 45% illumination in the zodiac sign Libra (air). Forgiveness — of yourself and others. This is the great letting go. What habits, thoughts, or relationships are you done carrying? Set them down.
Third Quarter
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Half-light, releasing
Hunter's Moon Month
Sky Data
Lunar Guidance
Forgiveness — of yourself and others. This is the great letting go. What habits, thoughts, or relationships are you done carrying? Set them down.
Ritual: Forgiveness Practice
Sit quietly and bring to mind something you've been holding onto — resentment, guilt, a grudge. Say aloud: 'I release this. It no longer serves me.' Repeat until you feel the weight shift.
Garden Almanac
Tend flowers, harvest blooms, and seed ornamentals
Air sign moons favor flowering plants and pollination. Good days for cutting flowers, deadheading, and applying natural pest deterrents.
Phase Action: Weed and cultivate
Decreased gravitational pull weakens weed roots. Best days for weeding, tilling, and pest control. Turn compost. Mow lawns to slow growth.
Avoid: Avoid heavy watering — air signs prefer lighter moisture.
Zodiac Season: ♎ Libra
The harmonizer — seeking balance at the autumn equinox
The autumn equinox restores balance — equal day and night. Libra season is about harmony, relationship, and aesthetic awareness. As leaves turn, there's a bittersweet beauty to the world. Partnership and justice take center stage.
Arrives with the autumn equinox — light and dark in balance. Brain imaging studies show working memory peaks near this equinox, suggesting a cognitive sharpening as winter approaches.
The Hunter's Moon
With fields cleared after harvest, hunters could easily spot deer and foxes fattening for winter. The Cree watched leaves fall and began storing food. Ashwin Purnima marks Sharad Purnima, celebrating the moon's cooling autumn light.