Total Solar Eclipse in Revatī: The Wealthy Star

SOLAR ECLIPSE

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Eclipse season culminates with the new moon (amāvásyā), total solar eclipse on Monday (10:21 am PST | 23:51 IST) at the end of the zodiac, in the Vedic Lunar mansion of Revatī (Pisces), the Wealthy Star. Revatī holds the energy contained within the gap, the source codes which usher in the transition from death to rebirth — from endings into new beginnings. 

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Solar eclipses expose that which is hidden from view and set the tone as an omen of the energies for the next six months to come. A spiritual culmination unfolds, signaling transformative endings and the potential for new beginnings, offering opportunities for introspection, healing and the initiation of new creative endeavors.

You may feel as if you’ve been on the edge as we’ve been in a time outside of time, where things aren’t as they seem. This eclipse portal has stimulated great confrontation with the unknown, and brought old patterns to the surface to be transmuted. 

Accelerated spiritual growth awaits if we allow ourselves time to introspect. Some pattern has been attempting to reveal itself to find a sense of completion and healing. Do yourself a favor and create the space to delve deeper into what you may have been resisting.

Revatī nakshatra encourages us to surrender and expand our vision to see the bigger picture held within Universal mind, and that which is attuned to collective consciousness — to release that which we may desire and realign with that which is in right relationship and in highest alignment. 

In this phase of heightened impulsivity, it's crucial to keep life simple, stay grounded, and rested. Reflect on what’s being revealed to you and what needs untangling in your life. Expect the unexpected. Trust that this cycle holds the initiation necessary to bear seeds of a positive resolution in time, which will birth you into the next journey.

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―Terence McKenna

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Monday marks the auspicious occasion of the birth of Śrī Chaitanya Mahāprabhu, who appeared as Viśvambhara Miśra (Nimāi), the second son of Jagannātha Miśra and his wife Śacī Devī. His divine birth occurred on the Full Moon day during a Lunar eclipse in the Vedic Lunar month of Phālguna, in the year 1486, in Nabadwip, West Bengal.

Vedic texts reveal that Mahāprabhu manifested as Lord Kṛṣṇa’s devotee in the combined form of Kṛṣṇa and His most beloved devotee, Śrīmati Rādhārāṇī. One of the primary reasons for this incarnation was His desire to experience the profound love that Śrīmati Rādhārāṇī feels for Him. Additionally, Mahāprabhu's appearance aimed to demonstrate how to fully surrender to and awaken our love for Kṛṣṇa while living in the material world.

Gauranga's profound influence extended to winning the hearts and minds of the greatest scholars of His time. As the chief proponent of the Vedantic philosophy of acintya bhedābheda — simultaneous oneness and difference— He illuminated the intricate relationship between God and His energies. This concept acknowledges that every living entity possesses a soul intrinsically linked with the Supreme Lord, sharing His qualities while maintaining individuality, yet its exact nature remains incomprehensible to the human mind. In this analogy, God is likened to a fire and the souls to sparks emanating from the flame, illustrating the inherent connection while acknowledging their distinctiveness.

Mahāprabhu founded the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Sampradāyaḥ and the saṁkīrtana movement, emphasizing bhakti yoga (9 limbs) or devotional worship of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa, and their numerous divine incarnations as the supreme forms of God. This worship is predominantly expressed through the singing of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa's holy names, including kirtan and the Mahā-mantra. 

Emphasizing humility, compassion, and love for all beings, regardless of their backgrounds or social status, Mahāprabhu's teachings continue to inspire devotees worldwide. His exemplary life serves as a timeless inspiration for deepening spiritual practice and cultivating a closer relationship with the divine. Today will be honored by devotees with Harikathā (Narrations of the holy name, form, qualities and pastimes of the Lord), bhajan (devoional songs) and prasādam (sacred food).

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण, कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे 

हरे राम हरे राम, राम राम हरे हरे

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Hasta: The Star of the Hand

LUNAR ECLIPSE चन्द्र ग्रहण

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March’s Full Moon (र्णिमा) on Monday (12:31pm IST | 12:01am PDT) initiates our first eclipse of the year, in the Vedic Lunar mansion of Hasta हस्त (Virgo), known as the Star of the Hand. This dynamic cycle is potent for accelerated spiritual growth, urging us to realign with our intuition and release that which does not belong to us — so we can magnetize that which has always been ours.

As the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, a shadow is cast on the lunar surface, initiating the beginning of a new chapter and welcoming opportunities for personal growth and transformation. We’re stepping into a time outside of time. Things may not be as they appear. Instant exposure to hidden truths and heightened emotions are to be expected. 

With the moon eclipsed, you may find yourself at a turning point in your life, on the verge of a major decision, in the grips of exhaustion, or dancing with uncertainty — rest assured this potent eclipse brings with it a promise to shift you into the next phase.

Some potential breakthrough is available to you now. An old pattern may surface that is ready to be released — let go of the past. Some questions may be answered within this window of time. Channel your creativity, especially in tasks requiring skill and dexterity. This is a very mental nakshatra — use discernment to align with higher thinking and listen to your intuition.

This constellation is ruled by Savitṛ, the life-giving aspect of the Sun and the god of creativity. Just like this asterism's animal totem, the female buffalo, who embodies the energies of abundance and prayer, Hasta awakens the power to gain what you’re seeking and place it in the palm of your hand.

The hand can be symbolized here by a fist that grasps, clings, and is attached to controlling the outcome. From another perspective, the hand can be seen as outstretched and open, filled with creativity and refined craftsmanship… in flow and being of service.

As you hold the vision of that which you would like to manifest into fruition, realign with your higher thinking — seek out the middle point, neither clinging nor resisting. Get clear on who you are and where you want to go. The transformation of material into beauty holds great significance here.

Shifting narratives, heightened emotions, uncertainty, and building intensity request inward attention and one-pointed focus on grounding. Keep life simple during the eclipse hours. The ancients held this portal as a sacred time to tune into one’s own divinity; this is why they tended to eclipses with care and attention — consuming less, both physically and mentally to keep their channels clear.

Fasting, meditation, japa, and even bathing during this time are recommended practices to optimize this shift. This is an important time to recalibrate and look into yourself. Ideally, it is advisable to postpone travel, major decisions, surgeries, and commitments during this time.

What familiar holding patterns are you ready to transcend?

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This Full Moon also marks a very special Vedic holiday known as Holi! This festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇā and the beginning of Spring. Additionally, this day signifies the victory of good over evil, sattva (the creative force) over destruction, and is known as the Festival of Colors

On April 8th, there will be a Total Solar Eclipse in Revatī (Pisces). Solar Eclipses expose what lies beneath the surface, serving as an omen for energies that will falvor the next six months. The culmination of eclipse season signifies a time of spiritual culmination and the potential for transformative endings, offering opportunities for introspection, healing, and the initiation of new creative endeavors.

If you could use assistance in navigating these energies of major transition, please visit Jyotish Astrology to book a consultation. 

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"In search of yourself, you'll lose yourself.

Leave the little river and join the big river.

Why do you carry the burden of the world on your shoulders like an ox?

Change your direction and become one with the Universe." 

~Rumi

New Moon in Pūrva Bhādrapadā: The Burning Pair

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March’s amāvásyā draws the Sun and Moon together in the Vedic Lunar mansion of Pūrva Bhādrapadā पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Aquarius), the Burning Pair.

This potent new moon heralds metamorphosis, as the asterism embodies rebirth, tapas (penance), perseverance, and transformative fires, igniting within us the power to elevate our spiritual energy.

We’re stepping into a dynamic couple of weeks before the first eclipse season in the Virgo / Pisces axis, commencing on the full moon (24/25). This transit requires careful handling and is defined by the goals we set for ourselves and our full commitment to them.

In the days leading up to the new moon, you may have been experiencing a lingering sense of anxiety, frustration, fatigue, impatience, and perhaps have felt more vulnerable than usual. Through increasing clarity, you’re coming to the realization that something needs to change, be transformed, or even let go of completely.

Confronting energies are motivating us to change, and the pace is picking up. Get clear and learn to channel this big energy wisely — instead of trying to match the pace, thinking it will speed up the process.

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Keep your motivations in check and know that you may get a lot done during this time; however, success may take a little longer than expected, so stay the course. If you feel like rushing, rush like a royal elephant — one step at a time. An important lesson may be learned in the process.

Pūrva Bhādrapadā seeks to bridge heaven and earth, possessing the power to elevate and sacrifice. This sacrifice channels energy capable of producing and drawing down spiritual energy. Through tapasya (effort), this energy rises to melt and dissolve the veils obscuring the hidden moon within our minds, showering us with grace.

Through a shared vision of the future, we’re planting seeds now that will bear long-lasting ties — stay focused, patient, and disciplined.

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The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. 

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