New Moon in Mṛgaśirā: The Searching Star

Amāvásyā 

Artwork: @chaya.collective

The dark moon on June 17th (20:40 pst) aligns both the sun and moon in the Vedic lunar mansion of Mṛgaśirā मृगशिरा (sidereal Gemini), the Searching Star.

Your soul prompts an inner quest, an urge to track something higher — a belief system you can stand on and a deeper sense of belonging. Some aspects of your life are being dismantled, while others are being revealed. Surrender to the process. The unease you may currently be experiencing is often an initiation, preparing you for what comes next.

In the face of what may feel like crumbling stability and the emergence of something new, we strive to protect and preserve the integrity of this fresh beginning or relationship. Despite increased pressure and a sense of limited resources, it is essential to detach ourselves and take a step back. By doing so, we can gain a clearer perspective and discover that the answers we seek may be closer than we realize.

Rather than grasping or diligently searching for answers, if we allow ourselves emotional distance — even if it seems impossible — this will allow the answers to unfold organically. Reconnecting with someone from the past or reconsidering previously dismissed options can offer unexpected resolutions. When we let go of immense attachment and open our eyes, we may find the answers we've been seeking right in front of us.

Saturn Retrograde

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Shani, son of Surya Dev, is often depicted as a dark figure seated on a crow — the planet of restriction and duty, embodiment of justice, and giver of longevity, known as the keeper of time. From June 17th to November 4th, Saturn begins its annual retrograde motion.

As Saturn stations retrograde in Śatabhiṣā (sidereal Aquarius), our attention becomes preoccupied with reviewing our values, life direction, and leaning into our personal truths.  Saturn's retrograde period offers an opportunity to reevaluate our sense of responsibility and examine unconscious patterns that may have been left on repeat. It presents a miraculous chance to accelerate our consciousness and elevate our growth. Clinging to old ways, no matter how comfortable they may feel in the moment, will eventually lead us to be swept away by the strong current.

During Saturn retrograde, we are encouraged to reassess our long-term goals connected to the house where Aquarius falls in our birth chart. Aligned with Aquarius ruling the natural 11th house, it prompts us to refine our social networks and connections. Embrace those who  light you up, foster genuine connections, and share  share like-mindedness. Surround yourself with individuals who encourage, welcome, and support your authentic self and personal growth. Simultaneously, this period may unveil the necessity of releasing toxic connections that no longer serve your well-being.

On October 14th, Shani returns to the Vedic lunar mansion of Dhaniṣṭha, where he has been casting his gaze on and off for the past year and a half, initiating a do-over in some area of our life.

If you seek personal guidance on what this means for you, please visit Vedic Astrology private consultation. With Love All Ways

- All my Relations -

"I believe in all that has never yet been spoken. I want to free what waits within me so that what no one has dared to wish for may for once spring clear without my contriving. 

If this is arrogant, God, forgive me, but this is what I need to say. May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children. Then in these swelling and ebbing currents, these deepening tides moving out, returning, I will sing you as no one ever has, streaming through widening channels into the open sea."

Rilke 

Full Moon in Jyeṣṭhā: The Elder Star

Pūrṇimā

19th Century Indra - Pinterest

The bright moon reaches it’s zenith on the evening of June 3rd (8:40pm pdt) in the Vedic lunar mansion of Jyeṣṭhā ज्येष्ठा (sidereal Scorpio), the Elder Star. This constellation stands at the pinnacle of material success, shines as the 14th brightest star in the sky, Antares, is symbolized by a protective amulet, awakens the power to conquer the subconscious, and asks us to step up as an authority and commit to our responsibilities.

The new moon in Kṛttikā (Sidereal Taurus) initiated a transformative lunation cycle, inviting us to embark on a journey of soul purification. You’ve been encouraged to pivot inwards and sit with all that is moving through you. To sit in the fire with all the discomforts, resistance, false beliefs, anticipations, illusions, and walls you’ve build up against embodying your truth. Don’t bypass this opportunity for growth becomes its too uncomfortable. Observe the story as it continues to unfold. Ground down and rest in the spacious awareness of your being and welcome these fiery energies to in turn dissolve all that is not contributing to your life. This course correction and pivot will help you to become more stabilized.

As we emerge from the shadow period of Mercury Retrograde a newfound clarity takes hold — continue to digest and stabilize the energies from eclipse season. Hidden truths are illuminated, and our hearts and minds may experience reversals. Forward momentum on projects awakens results on the material plane, especailly after the new moon on the 17th. Communication becomes activated and a desire to share our findings from this period of introspection.

Jyeṣṭhā prospers through the right use of natural law and invites us to lean into our spiritual practices, occult knowledge, intuition and prayer to ground down and stabilize. What responsibilities are coming forward that seek your commitment?


For deeper clarification on what this means for you personally and how to navigate the current energies with more ease and grace, please visit Vedic Astrology Consultations book a private reading. Know that I am here to support you during these unprecedented times.

Love All Ways

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

― Buckminster Fuller

New Moon in Kṛttikā: Star of Fire

AmāvásyA

Artwork by Mystic Mamma

Unlocking Growth through the Celestial Fire of Kṛttikā

As the celestial fire of Kṛttikā, known as the Pleiades, dances in the night sky, it offers us an opportunity to tap into its potent energy, empowering us for our personal and collective development.

The arrival of the exalted new moon in Kṛttikā कृत्तिका (sidereal Taurus) on Friday morning, signals a time of initiation and renewal. Just as fire has the power to burn away the old and make space for the new, this lunar mansion invites us to shed our limitations and embrace the fiery essence within us.

In Vedic astrology, Kṛttikā is associated with Lord Murugan, the God of War, who wields a spear and rides a peacock, symbolizing courage, strength, and transformation. It is said that when we align ourselves with the energy of Kṛttikā, we awaken our inner warrior and tap into our hidden potential.

The Star of Fire serves as a reminder that growth often requires us to break through barriers and step out of our comfort zones. It urges us to embrace change, challenge our limiting beliefs, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. The blade symbolizes the cutting away of what no longer serves us, making space for new beginnings and expansion.

As we bask in the radiance of the exalted new moon in Kṛttikā, we can harness its transformative energy to fuel our ambitions, ignite our passions, and unlock the doors to growth. It is a time to set powerful intentions, visualize our desired outcomes, and take bold steps towards realizing our dreams.

In this article, we will delve deeper into the celestial significance of Kṛttikā and explore practical ways to tap into its fiery energy. By understanding the essence of this lunar mansion and aligning ourselves with the energies it awakens, we can unlock our full potential and embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and self-realization.

The Illuminating Eclipse Season:

The recent eclipse season shed light on hidden aspects of our lives, and Kṛttikā awakens the precision required to pierce deeper into any lingering burdens we carry and the power to ignite their transformative release. As Mercury stations direct, it is wise to gather more information over the coming weeks until we move beyond the lingering effects of Mercury's shadow period.

The Flame of Transformation:

Kṛttikā embodies the ability to purify and incinerate the old self, paving the way for the emergence of the new. This profound transformation is facilitated by Agni, the god of fire, who governs over this celestial constellation. Many of us may be experiencing pressure and discomfort in some area of our lives, serving as catalysts for necessary shifts and personal growth.

The Dual Nature of Fire:

In the realm of transformation, the very flames that ignite and consume have the power to convert experience into wisdom and nourishment into vital energy. Symbolizing the essence of this nakṣatra, the Goat gracefully gathers, consumes, and stores, only to later resurface and digest all that it has taken in. As we embark on this new cycle, the horizon beckons the imminent arrival of illumination, urging us to confront profound truths that lie within ourselves and along our paths.

Embracing the Fires of Purification:

Purification, although not always easy or comfortable, is the inherent energy that provokes growth and transformation. We often remain oblivious to our shadows until we begin to amplify our inner light. By increasing our inner radiance, our shadows loosen and begin to dissolve. Though this process may appear to be challenging, it is essential to recognize that any symptoms or discomfort we experience, signify that purification has already taken place.

Tending to the Inner Fire:

Nurturing our inner fire requires the infusion of kindness, consistency, and steadfastness within the container of our practices. By tending to our agni and keeping it strong, we not only have the capacity to digest the food we consume but also transmute our sensory experiences into embodied wisdom. Engaging in mindful practice allows us to stabilize our self-experience, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the self that emerges from within, flows through us, and is embraced by the self.

To harness the full potential of the potent energies associated with Kṛttikā, this particular cycle presents a favorable environment for optimizing and expanding your yoga or martial arts practices. Moreover, it offers a perfect opportunity to declutter and release any remnants of the past, creating ample space for a fresh start and embracing a clean slate

Śani Jayantī: Honoring the great Timekeeper

The day preceding this new moon holds a special significance in the Vedic calendar (Śani Jayantī), as it commemorates the birth of Lord Saturn. Saturn, often referred to as the great task-master, giver of longevity, and the embodiment of justice, is the brother of Yama Dev (lord of death) and was conceived from the radiant light of the Sun and his shadowy consort, Chhaya Devi. 

His presence in our lives can manifest as a force that slows us down, humbles us, and may seemingly bring an unceasing succession of challenges and sorrows. Despite the difficulty inherent in Saturn's teachings, embracing his influence can also bestow upon us maturity, spiritual resilience, and the ability to reign over vast domains when we manage to appease him. Śani may manifest as delays along our path; however, he never denies. When he gives, he bestows everything abundantly.

If you’re currently running a cycle (daśā or sub daśā) of Saturn, sāḍēsātī (seven 1/2 year transit) or are experiencing the influence of Saturn holding back your progress in life, you would experience immense benefit in observing a fast (from technology, food or choosing to take the slower approach / route) on this day (5/18 9:14 a.m. — 5/19 9:54 a.m. PDT). By honoring a fast on the day preceding this transformative new moon, it is believed that you can invite Saturn's blessings and positive effects into your life.

Confronting Vulnerability for Transformation:

Consider embracing vulnerability and delving deeper within yourself. It is through this process that truth emerges, shedding light on our journeys while simultaneously severing ties with anything hindering our progress.

The power of Kṛttikā during this spring season calls us to embark on a journey of purification and personal transformation. As Bob Marley wisely noted, "None but ourselves can free our minds." To explore the deeper implications of this cosmic alignment on a personal level, I invite you to book a private consultation at Vedic Astrology. May you journey onward, evermore connected to all of your relations and your true self.