AMĀVÁSYĀ NEW MOON
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.
All My Relations
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.’
