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If you've been waiting for a sign to take action—this is it. The Scorpio First Quarter Moon (August 1, 2025) is BEGGING you to ask for what you want. This is the moment to get skin in the game! (Especially if you set intentions back on the Scorpio New Moon November 1, 2024).

In this episode, Laura Kusto walks you through three aligned steps to check your motivations, clean up your energy, and make your ask with confidence—without forcing outcomes during Mercury retrograde.

Working with the Moon's timing means everything in this phase is energetically supported. You’ll learn how to work with the tension between desire and action, all while honoring this moment’s unique astrology.

Whether you’re applying for something big, starting a conversation, or reclaiming something important—this episode helps you do it in alignment.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How to work with First Quarter energy to move goals forward

- Why Mercury retrograde changes how you ask for what you want

- What Scorpio is asking you to revisit from November 2024

- Three steps to take aligned action without pushing or second-guessing

Timestamps:

00:00 – Theme of this Scorpio First Quarter Moon: Ask for what you want

01:00 – Why the Moon’s movement impacts your emotions and timing

02:00 – Tapping into the energy from November 1, 2024

03:00 – Step 1: Get your bearings—review your New Moon intentions

05:00 – Step 2: Check your motivations (Mars in Virgo)

07:00 – Step 3: Make the ask—but let go of the outcome (Mercury retrograde tips)

08:00 – Why you may not get a final answer now—and why that’s okay

09:00 – Importance of working in your personal life zone (Scorpio area of your chart)

11:30 – A question to reflect on: What’s your ask?