New moon in Uttara Bhādrapadā: The Latter Blessed Star

NEW MOON IN UTTARA BHĀDRAPADĀ

March 18/19th

The March New Moon अमावस्या occurs in Uttara Bhādrapadā उत्तरभद्रपदा (sidereal Pisces), the Vedic lunar mansion known as the Latter Blessed Star.

Uttara Bhādrapadā, marking the zenith of Saturnine energy, is illumined by two bright stars—one in Pegasus and the other in Andromeda—seen by the ancient Vedic seers as the back legs of a funeral cot. Together with two stars of Pūrva Bhādrapadā, they form the rectangular bed known as the Square of Pegasus.

This powerful asterism resides at the heart of the last water sign, in a mokṣa bhāva (house of liberation), ruled by ākāśa tattva (ether element) and Ahirbudhnya (Serpent of the Deep).

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As the seat of Mahā Lakṣmī, this nakṣatra is deeply connected to the fertility of both earth and sky, excavating the unconscious, harmonizing the universal mind, and gaining wisdom through experience, humility, and self-sacrifice.

Its Varṣodtamana Śakti — the energy to bring rain and grow what has been planted — speaks to a deeper desire to establish a stable and enduring foundation with this lunation cycle.

We are now on the other side of Jupiter turning direct in Punarvasu (Gemini) and the distillation of eclipse season. There is a churning which stirs a desire for balance — a balance gained through stabilizing all that you’ve been learning over these past couple of months, which is now beginning to land. 

Jupiter’s retrograde invited a deeper reflection on our beliefs, wisdom, growth, and what truly sustains abundance, and with his direct motion the insights gathered through that inward journey begin to move forward again with greater clarity.

After the igniting threshold of tapasya, the New Moon in Uttara Bhādrapadā brings the quiet work of stabilization, where what was sparked in the previous star settles into deep waters, the fire of transformation now tempered and integrated into something enduring.

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Mercury will also station direct in Śatabhiṣā (Aquarius) on the 21st, bringing discernment to distill what has been unfolding and clarify the way forward.

Counted among the eleven Rudras—forms of Śiva—Ahirbudhnya is linked to fertility, Kuṇḍalinī energy, and the subconscious forces of Nature. His energy is both creative and destructive, reflecting the profound alchemy of transformation and spiritual awakening that unfolds in the hidden depths.

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Beneath this lunation, a quieter movement may also be sensed within the collective field of consciousness. Uttara Bhādrapadā, associated with twin foundations, gestures toward the reconciliation of polarity—the subtle healing of the ancient myth of separation between masculine and feminine principles.

Here the work is subtle yet immense. Uttara Bhādrapadā invites us to descend beneath the surface of the linear mind and listen to the deeper currents of consciousness. In these waters, insight matures slowly; the unconscious is stirred and illuminated, and what was once fragmented begins to harmonize within the greater field of universal (one) mind. 

The invitation of this New Moon is not urgency but surrender—to allow what has been awakened to stabilize, deepen, and quietly take root as we step into Navarātri, the nine nights of the Divine Feminine.

“You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” — Rabindranath Tagore

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New Moon Solar Eclipse in Uttaraphalgunī: The Star Of Patronage

SOLAR ECLIPSE

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SOLAR ECLIPSE सूर्य ग्रहण 

Eclipse season culminates with the new moon (amāvásyā) and a partial solar eclipse (Sūrya Grahaṇam) in the Vedic Lunar mansion of Uttaraphalgunī उत्तरफल्गुनी (Virgo), the star of Patronage.

This new moon is also known as Sarvapitṛ Amāvāsyā which concludes Pitṛ Pakṣa (fortnight of the ancestors), also called Mahalaya Amāvāsyā, when oblations can be offered to all ancestors (sarva-pitṛ), especially for those who may have been forgotten or for whom individual śrāddha has not been performed.

Solar eclipses are omens for the energies to come. Track what has been trying to make itself known to you in the past few weeks. They expose what is hidden and set the tone for the next six months. A spiritual culmination unfolds, signaling transformative endings and the potential for new beginnings.

Right now, we’re in a time outside of time, where things aren’t what they seem. 

The eclipse portal has delivered confrontation with the unknown as promised and continues to bring old patterns to the surface for transmutation. Don’t touch what’s coming up.

Uttaraphalgunī calls us to build authentic connections through acts of service, generosity, and mutual support. As the patron of contracts and agreements, this asterism, steeped in the qualities of hospitality and protection, encourages us to honor our commitments and nurture relationships that foster both personal and collective growth.

Holding the energy and śakti of prosperity and the accumulation of wealth through partnership, this is a powerful window for collaboration that ignites a fresh perspective and creative growth. 

With the responsibility of breathing life into new architecture, we become most in need of balance. The fine tuning point between self and other — anchoring into and committing fully to self sovereignty, while practicing the grace of presence and participation within this co-created dream.

You can only change and work on yourself. No matter how deeply you feel the need to hold on or piece together something that is unraveling, you may not be able to. Allow yourself to be surprised. This is an opportunity for profound growth—don’t bypass it simply because it’s uncomfortable. Observe what is unfolding and step powerfully into taking responsibility for your own spiritual evolution.

Accelerated spiritual growth awaits if we allow introspection. Some pattern has been attempting to reveal itself for completion and healing. What would it take for you to stop resisting that which you don’t prefer? Welcome it all—the beauty, the terror, the rapture, and the turbulence. Be with it and let it go. It may not be comfortable or easy, but it will undoubtedly be worth it.

Eclipses stir duality to initiate purification, a necessary process through which self-knowledge is deepened and stabilized. The turbulence you may feel is part of the alchemy drawing you deeper into your own psyche.

Know there is light at the end of the tunnel—keep going. Do yourself a favor and create space to delve deeper into what you may have been resisting. Release what you desire and realign with what is in right relationship and highest alignment.

In this phase of heightened impulsivity, keep life simple, stay grounded, and rest. Reflect on what’s being revealed and what needs untangling. Expect the unexpected.

The ancients taught that any practice undertaken during an eclipse bears fruit a thousandfold. In this sacred window, they consumed less—physically and mentally—to keep their channels clear. With the Sun and Moon—our sources of prāṇa—obscured, this becomes a potent time for:

• Mantra chanting

• Meditation & breathwork

• Prayer & fasting

• Turning inward, rather than outward

It is also recommended to bathe before and after the eclipse to cleanse both body and mind, allowing for a smoother energetic transition.

Trust that this cycle serves as an initiation, sowing the seeds of transformation that will blossom in divine timing, guiding you into the next phase of your journey. Take your time to process things and allow the story to continue unfolding.

Those in a dasha or sub-period of Saturn, or with natal planets (Sun, Moon, Rising) in Uttaraphalgunī, will experience this transit’s transformative energy even more profoundly….

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Partial Solar Eclipse: New Moon in Uttaraphalgunī (Virgo)

Sept 21st 2025 12:54 PM PST | Sept 22nd 1:24 am IST

Eclipse Timing:

Sept 21st 10:29 am PST - Sept 21st 14:53 pm PST

Sept 21st 22:59 pm IST - Sept 22nd 3:23 am IST

New Moon in Bharaṇī: The Star of Restraint

NEW MOON

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27th 12:32 PST | 28th 1:02am IST

As we eagerly welcome the long-awaited energies of April’s New Moon (Amāvásyā), aligned with the Vedic lunar mansion of Bharaṇī भरणी (Aries)—the Star of Restraint—we find ourselves standing at a doorway between worlds: a pivotal moment for purification and initiation into transformative new beginnings.

Bharaṇī Nakṣatra, associated with Yama Rāja—the son of Sūrya (the Sun) and Saṃjñā (the goddess of consciousness, daughter of Viśvakarman, the celestial architect)—guardian of the threshold between worlds, lord of dharma, the afterlife, and king of the ancestors—beckons us to cleanse ourselves of impurities and stand at the threshold where the old is shed to make way for the new.

Bharaṇī holds the mysteries of both birth and protection—the passage from womb to tomb, and the sacred transition into new life (symbolized by the yoni). The dying of the old is the inevitable consequence of the birth of the new. As the Sufis say, "You must die before you die."

Bharaṇī’s śakti is Apabharaṇi Śakti—the power to carry things away; its very name means "she who bears."

This lunation cycle marks the culmination of recent energies, revealing new dimensions of ourselves and our lives—a delicate balance between self-discovery and our essential interconnectedness.

We are being called into a grand transformation—stepping into new power, claiming bold visions, and embracing the emergence of a renewed identity. What once confined you is now ready to be released.

Mercury and Venus are completing their post-shadow phases within Uttarabhādrapadā, awakening a potent window for deep healing, clarity, and integration. Notice what is surfacing to be acknowledged and released, clearing the way for the chapter ahead.

In early May, Jupiter (Bṛhaspati) steps into Gemini (Mṛgaśirā), inviting reflection on what truly nourishes our search for wisdom—and how we embody learning, connection, and the spirit of inquiry.

It is a time for radical release and courageous rebirth, shedding what no longer serves to pave the way for new life.

This transformation will require forbearance, hard work, and discipline, echoing the deeper wisdom found in the Yamas and Niyamas of the Yogasūtras—and perhaps a surrendering of the ego to a higher divinity, a passage that demands thoughtful action, clear discrimination, and unwavering trust.

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The momentum, clarity, and forward movement you have been waiting for are now within reach.

Let go of what no longer serves you. Stand boldly at the threshold of new life. Embrace this potent moment between sunrise and sunset, life and death.

What leap are you willing to take?

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“Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is what all these teachers and philosophers who really counted, who really touched the alchemical gold, this is what they understood. This is the shamanic dance in the waterfall. This is how magic is done. By hurling yourself into the abyss and discovering it's a feather bed.”

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