The Moon reaches its Last Quarter on February 9, and this is one of those phases that doesn’t announce itself loudly but still manages to get under your skin.
Last Quarter Moons are about reflection, adjustment, and release. They happen after the Full Moon glow fades, when you start seeing things more realistically.
This one stands out because the Moon is in Scorpio, which adds emotional depth, intensity, and a strong tone.
Here’s what to expect.
1. You’ll Feel a Strong Need to Reassess Recent Choices
Last Quarter Moons naturally pull your attention backward.
Around February 9, you may find yourself thinking about decisions you made earlier in the month and questioning whether they were actually aligned with what you want long-term.
This isn’t self-doubt for the sake of it.
Scorpio plays a part here, and it doesn’t let you gloss over details, especially emotional ones, so you might suddenly recognize where you’ve been compromising too much or avoiding a necessary adjustment.
The goal here is awareness. Once you see what needs tweaking, you’re already halfway through the work.
2. Emotional Truths Come Up
With the Moon in Scorpio, emotions don’t stay neatly contained. If something has been simmering beneath the surface, this is when it tends to come out.
You might feel more sensitive than usual, or you could notice an emotional reaction that feels bigger than the moment itself. That’s your cue to look deeper.
The Moon asks what’s underneath the reaction, and not just what triggered it.
Conversations around this time may feel intense or unusually honest, but they also have the potential to clear the air in ways that felt impossible earlier.
3. Letting Go Feels Necessary, Not Optional
One of the defining features of this Last Quarter Moon is the sense that something has run its course.
This could be an emotional attachment, a mindset, or a situation you’ve been holding onto out of habit rather than desire.
The Moon now wants intentional endings. So you may feel a strong urge to draw a line, close a chapter, or emotionally detach so you can protect your energy.
It might not feel comfortable, but it will feel right. This is about choosing long-term peace over short-term familiarity.
4. Sudden Clarity Can Change Your Perspective
Last Quarter Moons often bring insight, and this one can deliver it in sharp, undeniable flashes.
You may suddenly understand why something hasn’t been working, or see someone’s behavior in a new light.
Scorpio’s influence can make these realizations intense, even confronting, but they’re usually accurate. And once you see the truth, it’s hard to go back to pretending you didn’t.
This clarity isn’t meant to overwhelm you. It’s meant to help you make cleaner, more honest decisions moving forward.
5. This Phase Prepares You for a Fresh Start
The days following February 9 are a bridge between what’s ending and what’s about to begin.
The upcoming New Moon later in February marks a reset point, and the work you do now directly affects how grounded that new beginning feels.
If you ignore what’s coming up during this Last Quarter Moon, the next cycle may feel scattered or emotionally heavy.
If you engage with it—even imperfectly—you’ll step into the next phase with more clarity and less emotional baggage.
