Jo Avalon’s First Quarter Moon Guidance – 18 Sep 2026
Hello from Lake Macquarie💙,
Today, I pulled three cards from The Everyday Enchantment Tarot to share with you. Take a moment to notice which one feels like the message you need right now – left, middle or right – and then scroll down to receive your guidance for this moon phase.
Friday 18 September is a First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius. Sagittarius energy is characterised by adventure, optimism, freedom and a relentless quest for knowledge and truth. First Quarter Moon energy focuses on facing challenges, holding firm on your intention or refocusing it if it’s necessary. It’s time to activate a decisive attitude to move forward.
You could ask yourself: Do these goals and dreams still apply? Are the challenges I’m facing real? What fears do I have?
Now, here are your enchanted messages.
Left Card: King of Blades (Swords) – analytical, articulate, erudite, fair, ethical, honourable, authoritative, powerful, objective
The energy here invites you to look at things more objectively, to take everything into account and weigh up the facts with an open mind. You could benefit from researching, examining evidence, and joining the dots to see the bigger picture. Step into your power by confidently preparing and presenting a compelling case. Remember to speak from the heart to persuade your audience, as you will need to find the perfect balance between fact and feeling.
Middle Card: 6 The Lovers – bond, adore, union, connect, commune, attract, intimate, choices, values, temptation, belief
The energy of The Lovers can indicate a fulfilling relationship or a soulful union with potential for marriage. Yet, beyond that, the energy of this card encourages you to decide what’s meaningful for you. Not to conform to custom and societal pressures, but to follow its powerful pull, a knowing that is beyond the Emperor’s practicality, the Empress’ physical urges, and the Hierophant’s orthodoxy. Here you have to decide whether to play it safe or follow your heart wherever it leads, to appease your conscience or take the well-trodden path to acceptance. Perhaps this is an opportunity to merge your own duality (masculine/feminine, positive/negative, physical/spiritual aspects) in a unifying way that brings lasting strength as you express who you’re here to be, in profound relationship with the Divine.
Right Card: Three of Coins (Pentacles) – cooperate, coordinate, team, organise, combine, prepare, competent, fulfil, goals, capability
The energy here is of teamwork and cooperation on a shared goal, without letting go of your individuality and personal passions. You can call on others’ assistance to help you develop your skills and competency within a larger project. Preparation and organisation will make things easier to accomplish. This is an opportunity to hear feedback from others and to contribute your own. It is a good idea to agree on the value and reward for the labour you contribute so that you can be fully committed without risking potential misunderstandings.
All Three Cards:
The energy of all three cards invites you to step back and view your circumstances with both clarity and perspective. Take the time to gather the facts, trust your own wisdom, and make choices that align with what truly matters to you rather than what others may expect. You are encouraged to find a balance between logic and intuition, head and heart, as you consider your next steps. Through thoughtful decisions, open communication, and a willingness to work with others, you can lay strong foundations for future success. Trust that steady effort, guided by authenticity and purpose, will help you build something meaningful and lasting.
I hope you’ve found today’s guidance inspiring. If you’d like to support the writing of these Oracle by the Moon posts, you’re welcome to buy me a coffee at the link below.
May this First Quarter Moon guide you toward clarity, confidence, and meaningful action as you move forward on your path..
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Cheers, Jo Avalon 🚐💚, on Awabakal Country
Oracle by the Moon 3-card mini-reading
Source: Poppy Palin’s The Everyday Enchantment Tarot companion book