New Moon in Pūrvāṣāḍhā: The Invincible Star

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December 30/31st

As the year culminates, the new moon aligns the sun and moon in the Vedic lunar mansion of Pūrvāṣāḍhā पूर्वाषाढा (Sagittarius), the Invincible Star. This lunation invites us to distill recent clarity into an elevated and refreshed timeline.

Pūrvāṣāḍhā, ruled by the water goddess Apah, is said to be the birth star of Goddess Sarasvatī, the one who awakens us to our true essence. Beyond the life-giving and nurturing qualities of water, this constellation is deeply associated with purification—cleansing impurities and transmuting disease.

As one of the birth stars of Maṅgal Graha (Mars), which naturally ascends to prominence, this constellation carries the desire for lasting victory and authorship of a new timeline—to be the one who narrates the story. This victory is achieved by aligning our priorities with the deeper truths now being revealed.

This renewal brings rejuvenation—sustaining, energizing, and encouraging growth. Pūrvāṣāḍhā promises victory when your focus is attuned to life-sustaining forces. What poisons in your life need to be transmuted into a source of healing?

Full power mode engaged—big energy is landing with the stationing of Mercury and Saturn, in ushering in heightened synchronicities as we reset the Gregorian calendar. These past few months have provoked an unsettling churning, like turbulent tides stirring deep inner shifts and transformations that you may still be digesting and integrating. This new moon punctuates the lessons you’ve been dancing with and begins to take root in the days and weeks ahead.

Like the winnowing basket—a symbol of this constellation—used to separate the husk from grain, this cycle encourages shedding unnecessary obstacles to reveal the useful portion “inside.” This may relate to people, places, or things. Stay attuned to deep listening and the wise guidance that may be bestowed upon you during this time.

New Moons are inherently supportive of meditation and introspection. Contrary to common belief, the period just twenty-four hours after the New Moon, specifically during the first tithi (Pratipadā/S1), presents a particularly auspicious opportunity for setting intentions and initiating new beginnings.

Which timeline is calling for your full and unconditional commitment? Slow and steady—be measured in your approach, as you are now building for the long game.

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Ananda Mayi Ma ‘Love is everlasting forgiveness. Wisdom is to see everything in relation to the whole. If you understand that everything belongs to Him, you will be free of all burdens.’

Saturn in Pūrva Bhādrapadā: December 27th - April 29th

Śani in Pūrva Bhādrapadā: December 27th - April 29th

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Today, Śani (saturn) re-enters the Vedic Lunar Mansion of Pūrva Bhādrapadā पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Aquarius), the Scorching Star. We’re on the other side of gathering more information, distilling, and integrating the new found clarity that has presented itself.

We’re at a crossroads of sorts, one that will define the sucess of the lessons learned during Saturn’s retrograde period. This is a time to pause and reflect and act without impulsivity. Will you choose to commit fully to the timeline you’ve been tending to, or will you opt to birth anew, as you pivot and step whole wholeheartedly into a new timeline?

We’re revising energies that first began to emerge in the beginning of April and that were punctuated by Saturns Retrograde movement from August - October. Take your time to assess, adapt, and build lasting foundations. 

Pūrva Bhādrapadā is symbolized by metamorphosis, rebirth, tapas (penance), perseverance, and the undifferentiated fire energy that has the capacity to raise our consciousness. This constellation being one of the birth stars of Mercury represents the turmoil of the split that births the wisdom of neutrality. 

The Burning Pairsr’s deity (Aja Ekapāda) stands on one leg and has two heads—split yet able to see in both directions. Pūrva Bhādrapadā seeks to bridge heaven and earth, possessing the power to elevate and sacrifice. 

Artwork: Shiva/Trimurti. Dressed in a tiger skin, he is depicted (ekapada). Comapany School, Tamil Nadu, c. 1820

This sacrifice channels energy that can produce and draw down spiritual blessings. Through tapasya (austerity), this energy rises to melt and dissolve the veils obscuring the hidden moon within our minds, showering us with grace.

Saturn, the one who is measured and dilberate, creates the foundation for the split energies (Nāḍī’s of the Sun and Moon) through our yogic practices, to ascend through the central channel. The awakening of these energies nourishes our spiritual senses, invoking complete absorption and unity with the divine.

This shift marks a powerful reset, transforming introspection into action. Saturn, the planet of restraint and duty, who embodies the essence of patience, is urging us to implement the lessons learned during his retrograde phase and specifically August to October. It’s time to move forward — remember, this energy favors steady, deliberate progress.

Dare to weave the narrative that echoes in your heart. Weave your magic. This transit demands deep awareness and space for observation—take your time. keep your motivations in check and know that this time will be defined by the goals you set for yourself and your full commitment them.

Pay extra attention if you’re running a dasha (cycle) or sub-period of Jupiter or Rāhu, or if you have any planets sitting in Pūrva Bhādrapadā (Aquarius)—especially your Moon or rising sign (lagna).

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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 Mṛgaśirā: The Searching Star

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Artwork:19th Century South Asian archives, British Museum. Gauri  

The last full moon (pūrṇimā) of 2024 rose in the Vedic lunar mansion of Mṛgaśirā मृगशिरा (sidereal Taurus), the Seeking Star. With the bright moon and Mercury stationing direct, we’re being called to nourish and rejuvenate, to breathe life into our waking dream, and gradually move with newfound clarity into reintegration.

Interwoven with emerging truth, this cycle prompts an inner quest—an urge to seek something higher: a belief system that grounds you and a deeper sense of belonging. Some aspects of your life may feel dismantled, while others are coming into focus. Surrender to this process. The unease you may be experiencing is often an initiation, preparing you for what lies ahead.

Mṛgaśirā is said to be the birth star of Pārvatī, the consort of Lord Śiva. Symbolized by soma (divine nectar), it represents that which is magnetic and receptive, that which draws life to itself and awakens a thirst for deeper understanding. Soma, associated with Chandrā (the Moon), embodies the lunar principle of water, nourishing both our spirit and our evolution. 

It is said that through the union of love and wisdom, Lord Śiva imparted to his beloved Pārvatī the secret teachings of Guhya Vidya, the esoteric wisdom of yoga. This divine transmission illuminated her soul, revealing her role as both a devoted partner and a radiant teacher, guiding all seekers on the eternal journey toward self-realization.

Artwork: Pinterest | Pārvatī

Connected to a female serpent and known as the Searching Star, Mṛgaśirā carries a generative force which desires the effort and energy required to weave a new timeline. This is a time to nourish and rejuvenate, to reflect, and to dream anew. Rather than letting the pressure of this energy propel you prematurely into action, create space to pause and go deeper.

In moments when stability feels uncertain and new beginnings emerge, it is essential to step back and honor the integrity of what is unfolding. By detaching from heightened pressure or feelings of lack, we allow ourselves a clearer perspective—and often, the answers we seek are closer than we realize. 

Instead of grasping for clarity, allow the answers to reveal themselves naturally. Revisiting past connections or reconsidering once-dismissed options may lead to unexpected resolutions. Neither accepting nor rejecting. Release what has been restricting your flow—whether through clinging, avoidance, or force.

Artwork: Pinterest | Dattātreya Jayantī

Mercury stationed direct today, opposing the full moon in the constellation Anurādhā (Scorpio). As we move through its shadow period over the next few weeks, the subtle impulses of your intuition will reawaken. Take this time to distill the wisdom and lessons that have emerged since mid-November. 

Anurādhā holds the śakti (energy) to turn the unconscious conscious—through the power of devotion. We’re in a mode of gathering more information now. Inner dreams are beginning to awaken and gain momentum on the material plane.

When we release attachment and open our awareness, we often find that what we’ve been searching for has been quietly waiting all along. Through the powerful realizations that are stepping forward now, track what is calling for your unwavering devotion. What, in this moment, merits your full and dedicated presence, aligning you with your highest truth and divine timeline?

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