Full Moon in Punarvasu: The Star of Renewal

Pūrṇimā

Artwork by Mystic Mamma

The full moon on Friday afternoon lands in the constellation of Punarvasu पुनर्वसु (sidereal Gemini), the Star of Renewal. This nakshatra is symbolized by a quiver of arrows, has the power to bestow prosperity and represents the light that returns after a storm. These particular arrows are thought to be magical  — once released and the objective has been obtained, they circle back around. Just like that, this renewal of energy brings with it hope for a second chance. Know that this month can be defined with major transformation, changing of the guard, and may even bring about a change of mind as mercury stations direct. 

As many around the world have been pressing the reset button and bringing their attention to new years resolutions — astronomically, this is not the time for new beginnings or forging ahead with your agendas. The current pulse encourages a slow and steady pace, one of reflection and reconciliation between the heart-mind polarity. 

You may feel as if you’re taking two steps forward and four steps back — a push and pull of sorts — which allows us to recognize that we may not be ready for that experience we desire with all of our being, quite yet. We’re in the mode of gathering more information. Focus on your priorities, release that which isn’t contributing to your desired destination and continue to be patient a little longer. Move one step at a time, and keep your action steps and goals to yourself.

Saturn, the great time keeper, steps powerfully from Capricorn, where it’s been since 2020 and into Aquarius, it’s mūlatrikona (where a planet finds it’s roots) sign, mid month. We will be moving from restriction, hard work and a sense of constriction to a unifying and awakening in the collective, a global receptivity to truth, which turns a critical eye to our hopes and dreams, while enlivening energetic sovereignty and community involvement.

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• January 6th: Full Moon Punarvasu (Gemini) 

• January 13th: Mars direct in Taurus

• January 14th: Sun enters Capricorn (Makar Sankranti) (Important, practical beginnings are traditionally avoided on this day) 

• January 17th: Saturn enters Aquarius 

• January 18th: Mercury direct in Sagittarius 

• January 21st: New Moon Uttarashada (Capricorn)

• January 25th: Vasant Panchami (Day of Saraswati - Learning, wisdom & music)

New Moon in Mūla: The Foundation Star

Amāvásyā

Artwork by Ravi Zupa

There are certain stars in the night sky that awaken a wild, primordial energy within us. The kind of power that shifts our attention from the seen to the unseen, from the quest to achieve material success, to that which directs us towards initiation of the souls spiritual journey.

December’s celestial dance, dials both the sun and moon, in the pre-dawn hours of Friday morning, to the exact degree within the Galactic center, or lunar mansion of Mūla मूल (sidereal Sagittarius), the Foundation Star. December 23rd, 2:17am pst.

Woven within the unseen architecture of our being, lies the storehouse of all our experience, the imprint of our karmic records, which has a strong hold on us. Some of which has become ripe for us to experience and play out in this lifetime, and ultimately orchestrates our likes, dislikes, habits and routines. Just like the ruling deity of this constellation, Niritti (ancient name for Kali), who’s fierce dance destroys ignorance and helps us to see beyond the veil of illusion, Mūla holds the power to destroy. As garden beds are turned over at the end of the season to prepare for the coming spring, this destruction is witnessed as that which needs to be tapped into, loosened and deconstructed, so something new can be birthed.

This is the moment that can awaken a sincere intrigue to go deeper. Through your devoted efforts and excavation into uprooting that which is hidden from view, previous secret information and knowledge can be revealed to you. This same energy, when utilized correctly, with dedication and effort, can delete and rewrite those codes that have been dictating much of which has been playing out in your life, so new habits and patterns can take root

Photo by: Brad Goldpaint

Perhaps the very things that are dismantling and becoming unraveled in your life are the very things that will seed what comes next. Be patient, control your impulses, stay inquisitive and willing to go against the grain. You hold the capacity to re-write those pre-determined codes that have brought you up until to this very moment. Utilize meditation practices to keep your nerves calm and kriyas to excavate and break up your root impulses.

This next lunation cycle offers a powerful shift, ripe for expedited evolution — an opening that spurs the type of investigation which represents a symbolic unravelling of the knots tied in our previous life to establish a strong foundation and reveal the tools necessary to navigate the current karma which has become ripe for us to experience in this life.

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Ground yourself, strip yourself down,

To blind loving silence.

Stay there, until you see

You are gazing at the Light

With its own ageless eyes

~Rumi

Full Moon in Rohini: Star of Ascent

Pūrṇimā

Artwork by Caroline Smith

The bright moon reaches it’s zenith this evening in the constellation of Rohini (the eye of Taurus), the Star of Ascent. Rohini is the moons favorite celestial abode, with it’s alluring, charismatic and magnetic charm. This red star is said to represent the height of the moon’s creative intelligence and is one of the brightest amongst the nights sky (Aldebaran). This full moon energizes the power to attract and unite with one’s desires, as this constellation is known for bestowing support for growth on the material plane.

At it’s peak, the bright moon crosses over mars retrograde, generating a planetary combination known as chandra-maṅgala yoga, which awakens the power to materialize wealth. This energy sows the seeds for a perfect storm, which is both fertile and passionate, and activates our ability to conquer that which we desire. 

Be bold and go forward towards your goals, while remaining mindful, as this same energetic combination can lead to burn out, over indulgence and hyper sensitivity. Stay tuned to your bodies need for rest and rejuvenation, while striking a fine balance between pleasing your physical and spiritual senses. 

This is a powerful time to release fears, doubts and heaviness that may be standing in your way. You could even write a letter to someone or something that still holds an element of anger or frustration for you or that you’re ready to forgive and or release. Write this letter and then offer it into the fire to be released.

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