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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New Moon in Pūrvāṣāḍhā: The Invincible Star

AMĀVÁSYĀ NEW MOON

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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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