The third quarter moon is a time of reflection, release, and letting go of anything that no longer serves you. It’s a powerful phase for evaluating what you’ve learned during the lunar cycle and clearing out the old to make way for new intentions. This phase, combined with Leo’s vibrant, bold energy, encourages us to align with our inner strength and confidence, shedding any fears or doubts that hold us back from fully expressing ourselves. Leo, a fire sign ruled by the Sun, is all about courage, self-expression, and creativity. The focus of this crystal grid will be self-empowerment, using the energy of the third quarter moon to release doubts and step fully into your personal power.
For this grid, we’ll be using the Seed of Life layout, a pattern that symbolises creation and growth, helping to amplify the transformative energy of this lunar phase.
Centre focus stone
Placed at the centre of the grid, Sunstone is perfect for this Leo-infused third quarter moon. Known for its vibrant, fiery energy, sunstone encourages personal empowerment, joy, and vitality. Its connection to the Sun and fire energy aligns beautifully with Leo’s essence, helping you shed negativity and embrace self-worth. In the third quarter moon phase, sunstone will assist in releasing any lingering self-doubt, allowing your true, confident self to shine.
First layer of surrounding stones
Surrounding the Sunstone, Carnelian enhances courage and motivation, which are key to harnessing the Leo energy. As a stone of creativity and confidence, carnelian stimulates action and helps you take bold steps in the final stages of the lunar cycle. It’s also known to banish emotional negativity, making it a great companion stone for a third quarter moon, which is all about clearing out stagnant energies.
Second layer of surrounding stones
For the second layer, Tiger Eye has been selected. Known for its grounding yet empowering energy, tiger eye promotes mental clarity and helps you focus on your goals. It’s an excellent stone for overcoming fear and anxiety, which may surface during the reflective third quarter moon. Tiger eye aligns with Leo’s boldness and helps to channel that fiery energy in a grounded, balanced way, promoting self-confidence and a clear mind.
Intention stone
Placed at the outer points of the grid, Citrine is the perfect intention stone for this layout. Known as the stone of abundance and manifestation, citrine brings positivity and success. It’s excellent for setting intentions around personal growth, self-expression, and manifesting creative dreams, all of which are encouraged by Leo’s energy. In the third quarter moon, citrine helps you clear any remaining blocks to manifest your full potential in the next lunar cycle.
Complementary stones
To intersperse throughout the grid, use Garnet and Labradorite. Garnet’s fiery energy is a natural fit with Leo, promoting vitality, passion, and motivation. It’s also a stone of commitment, encouraging you to stay devoted to your intentions as you move through the phases of the moon. Labradorite brings balance to the fiery energy, enhancing intuition and insight. Its mystical properties help you connect to your higher self, aiding in the process of self-discovery and release during the third quarter moon.
Use your intuition to adjust or add additional complementary stones as you see fit – after all, this grid is a personal reflection of your journey during the moon’s transition! For this grid, I’ve chosen Peridot and Fire Agate.
Perimeter protection stone
Placed around the outer edge of the grid for protection, Black Tourmaline is ideal for grounding and shielding against negative energies. As you release old habits or self-limiting beliefs, black tourmaline ensures that you stay protected from unwanted influences, keeping your energy grounded and secure.
Arranging your crystal grid
Start by placing the Sunstone at the centre of your Seed of Life grid. Next, arrange the Carnelian stones in a ring around the Sunstone, creating the first layer of surrounding stones. Follow this by placing the Tiger Eye stones in the second layer, surrounding the Carnelian. Place the Citrine stones at the outer points of the Seed of Life, where the pattern naturally extends. Scatter the Garnet and Labradorite stones intuitively between these layers, ensuring a balanced flow of energy throughout the grid. Finally, place the Black Tourmaline stones around the perimeter to form a protective barrier.
Activating your crystal grid
To activate your grid, sit quietly in front of it and set your intention. Take a few deep breaths and visualise the energy of each crystal flowing and interconnecting, creating a vibrant, protective, and empowering aura around you. You can use a clear quartz point or your hand to trace the lines of the grid, moving from the centre outward, to further enhance the energy flow.
Healing and Metaphysical Benefits
This grid, aligned with the third quarter moon in Leo, offers a potent mix of empowerment, courage, and release. The Sunstone at the centre radiates joy and personal power, while Carnelian and Tiger Eye energise and ground you, helping you act with confidence and clarity. Citrine supports manifestation and positivity, ideal for setting intentions as you prepare for the new lunar cycle. The protective energy of Black Tourmaline ensures you are shielded from negativity as you release old patterns and step fully into your power. This grid is perfect for anyone looking to clear the way for bold self-expression and creative growth.
