Amāvásyā
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The dark moon early Sunday morning lands in the constellation of Uttara Phalguni (Virgo) the Star of Patronage and is accompanied by exalted Mercury, Venus, the Sun and Jupiter in Pisces benevolent gaze. Hospitality, protection of agreements and contracts, selflessness, service to those in need, and the grace to bear fruit are all associated with this nakshatra.
Spend the next couple days honoring and feeding your ancestors, literally and figuratively, as the veil is thin and you’re being supported from all angles. Since the full moon we’ve been celebrating Pritu Paksha (Fortnight of the Ancestors) and the most important day for honoring your ancestors is on this amāvásyā. Spend time attuning your inward flow of awareness towards the legacy you’ve inherited from those who have walked before you.
This is a time to harmonize your intellect and soul to spur momentum towards evolutionary growth, along with gains on the material plane. The energies of this dark moon find fulfillment in extending service to those beyond your immediate family — to your inner circle and broader community. Even though you may have been experiencing resistance on the path towards achieving your heart’s desire, stay with the course and practice moving one step at a time instead of continuing to reassess your direction.
We’re in the last couple weeks of Mercury retrograde, continue to gather more information, circle around and complete pending projects — you’re now building the foundation and setting the stage for what is to come. Continue to postpone new projects and meaningful commitments until after Mercury stations direct on October 2nd and through the shadow period one week.
The Vedic holiday Navaratri (nine nights of the Divine feminine) begins Monday night. This is a special festival which honors the Goddess with prayer, fasting, and lamp lighting.
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Astrological Dates
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September 25th: New Moon in Uttara Phalguni (Virgo)
September 25th: Day of the Ancestors
September 26th: Navaratri Begins (9 nights of the Goddess)
October 2nd: Mercury stations direct in Virgo
October 4th: Vijaya Dashami (day of victory of truth over evil)
October 8th: Full Moon in Revati (Pisces)
October 17th: Sun enters Libra (Avoid important/practical beginnings)
October 23rd: Saturn stations direct in Capricorn
October 25th: New Moon in Swati (Libra) - Diwali (Festival of Lights)
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