
A Void-of-Course Moon (often called a Void Moon) happens when the Moon makes its last major connection—like a conjunction, sextile, square, trine, or opposition—to another planet before it moves into the next zodiac sign.
After that final aspect, the Moon is essentially “off-duty.” It’s drifting without making any new significant connections until it enters a new sign.
Recently, because Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have shifted into new signs, the Moon often reaches this “off-duty” stage earlier than usual. This pattern often comes around every couple of years, and long Void periods—lasting more than 12 hours—aren’t too common.
Astrologers have observed for centuries that the Void Moon is a low-momentum period:
- Lack of Drive: With no new aspects to make, the Moon’s “story” for that cycle is already complete. There’s no natural push to get things started.
- Plans That Don’t Stick: Deals, decisions, or purchases made during a Void Moon often stall, change direction, or end up being redone.
- Scattered Focus: The Moon influences our everyday actions and emotions. During this time, attention wanders, details get overlooked, and follow-through can be weak.
The old astrological saying sums it up: “Nothing will come of the matter.”
While it’s wise to avoid launching important projects or making big commitments during a Void Moon, it can be a perfect time for:
- Wrapping up unfinished business rather than starting something new
- Routine tasks that don’t require major outcomes
- Rest, reflection, and meditation
Below are some recent and upcoming Void periods.
Void-of-Course Moon Periods (PT) — Aug & Sep 2025
Begins (PT) Ends (PT) Description
Aug 2, 6:07 p Aug 2, 11:00 p End of Void → Moon enters new sign
Aug 4, 8:28 a Aug 4, 10:04 a Void period
Aug 5, 10:39 p Aug 6, 12:18 a Void period
Aug 8, 12:55 p Aug 9, 11:50 a Void period
Aug 11, 11:54 a Aug 12, 2:33 a Void period
Aug 13, 7:54 a Aug 14, 7:22 a Void period
Aug 15, 10:12 p Aug 16, 1:00 p Void period
Aug 18, 4:53 a Aug 18, 12:05 p Void period
Aug 20, 4:27 a Aug 21, 1:16 a Void period
Aug 22, 11:13 a Aug 23, 12:24 a Void period
Aug 24, 6:53 a Aug 24, 7:08 a Very brief Void period
Aug 26, 7:06 p Aug 27, 6:27 a Void period
Aug 29, 5:47 p Aug 30, 7:55 a Void period
Sep 1, 6:38 p Sep 1, 7:44 p Void period
Sep 3, 3:08 a Sep 4, 2:32 a Void period
Sep 5, 12:51 p Sep 6, 7:54 a Void period
Sep 8, 10:44 a Sep 8, 11:37 a Short Void period
Sep 10, 11:53 p Sep 11, 10:03 p Void period
Sep 13, 1:14 p Sep 14, 12:30 a Void period
Sep 16, 8:13 p Sep 17, 10:19 p Void period
Sep 19, 5:21 a Sep 19, 5:23 a Extremely brief only
Sep 20, 10:54 a Sep 21, 12:40 p Void period
Sep 23, 8:02 a Sep 24, 2:00 a Void period
Sep 26, 2:44 p Sep 26, 3:37 p Short Void period
Sep 29, 10:44 p Sep 30, 2:55 p Void period
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