Full Moon in Mūla: The Foundation Star

FULL MOON

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6/21 18:08 PDT | 6/22 6:38 AM IST

There are certain stars in the night sky that awaken a wild, primordial energy within us. This power shifts our attention from the seen to the unseen, from the quest for material success to the initiation of the soul’s spiritual journey. The mysterious shakti within the soil that helps the seed bloom — this is the energy of the Dark Goddess.

June’s bright moon aligns with the Galactic Center, or Vedic lunar mansion of Mūla मूल (sidereal Sagittarius), the Foundation Star, which represents Tearing Energy. We’re being called to go deeper now.

Woven within the unseen architecture of our being lies the storehouse of all our experiences, karmic records, and imprints — a blueprint with a strong hold on us. Some aspects are ripe for us to experience and play out in this lifetime, ultimately orchestrating our likes, dislikes, habits, and routines.

Like the ruling deity of this constellation, Nirṛti (Kālī), whose fierce dance destroys ignorance and helps us see beyond the veil of illusion, Mūla holds the power to destroy and protect. This force is both feared and revered as sacred. Our ancestors have prayed to this Great Mystery since time immemorial, seeking to appease her and receive her divine blessings.

Mūla is the seat of real power and intelligence, that of the Dark Goddess — the one who decides our fate and protects the throne. Mūla is synonymous with the Milky Way (our galactic center), and desires to know its root place and origin point in creation. This constellation holds immense potential that must be tended with great care.

The throne has been gained here, whether in a material or spiritual sense. For the inward path, one becomes stationed in a state of experience, seeking protection from distraction at the nine gates (of the body). Just like the theoretical throne obtained by the king, one seeks favor from this shakti to protect and maintain their position.

As garden beds are turned over at the end of the season to prepare for the coming spring, this destruction is necessary. It taps into, loosens, and deconstructs, so something new can be birthed.

This moment can awaken a sincere intrigue to go deeper. Through devoted efforts and excavation into what is hidden, secret information and knowledge can be revealed. When utilized correctly, with dedication and effort, this energy can delete and rewrite those codes dictating much of what has played out in your life, allowing new habits and patterns to take root — so your operating system can receive an upgrade.

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Perhaps the very things dismantling and unraveling in your life will seed what comes next. For that seed to take root and be strong, it must be well-nourished and watered. Be patient, control your impulses, preserve your life energy, and avoid distractions.

Stay inquisitive and willing to go against the grain. You have the capacity to rewrite the pre-determined codes that have brought you to this moment. Utilize pranayama and meditation practices to keep your nerves calm and replenished, and kriyas to excavate and break up your root impulses.

This lunation cycle began with the new moon in the fertile star of Rohiṇī (Taurus), with its desire to plant seeds and nurture our aspirations into manifestation. Now it culminates with the immense potential of the full moon in Mūla, invoking a primal and transformative force within the unseen realms of our experience.

This fortnight offers a powerful shift, ripe for expedited evolution — an opening that spurs investigation, symbolically unravelling the knots tied in our previous life to establish a strong foundation and reveal the tools necessary to navigate the current karma ripe for us to experience in this life.

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New Moon in Rohiṇī: The Star of Ascent

NEW MOON

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6/6 18:08 IST | 6/6 5:38 AM PDT

The dark moon (Amāvásyā) on Thursday aligns with the Sun in the constellation of Rohiṇī रोहिणी (the eye of Taurus), the Star of Ascent. Rohiṇī, the moon’s favorite celestial abode, radiates an alluring, charismatic, and magnetic charm. This red star, known as Aldebaran, represents the height of the moon’s creative intelligence and is one of the brightest in the night sky.

This new moon initiates a month of manifesting one’s thoughts and desires, especially around creativity and romance, as Rohiṇī is famed for bestowing support for growth on the material plane.

Today, the luminaries—the sun and moon—are accompanied by the benefics Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus (recently re-emerged as the morning star), generating a potent energy that can be harnessed to realize your highest dreams and aspirations.

Rohiṇī yearns for the sowing of seeds within its fertile soil, echoing the symbolism of Prajāpati, the progenitor and ṛṣi ruling this constellation. Similar to ghee placed in the havan kuṇḍ  during a yajña (fire ritual) to fulfill desires, this nakṣatra serves as a fertile vessel for cultivating stability, prosperity, and the realization of material goals. 

Just as a seed contains the entirety of a tree, Rohiṇī craves the contentment found within the coolness of amṛta (nectar), the fullness of sóma—which requires nothing else. This energy will manifest through the power of effort—a vigilance that ignites significant change and holds the potential for evolutionary growth. 

Many possibilities will reveal themselves accordingly, depending on where the new moon falls in your birth chart. Make the most of this month, as Saturn stations retrograde on the 30th, drawing our focus inward.

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Śani Jayantī: Appearance Day of Lord Saturn

ŚANI JAYANTĪ

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The day preceding the new moon in the month of Jyeṣṭhā, known as Śani Amāvásyā, holds special significance in the Vedic calendar as it commemorates the birth of Lord Saturn. Saturn, often referred to as the keeper of time, giver of longevity (Āyus Kāraka - long life indicator), and the embodiment of discipline, is the brother of Yama Dev (lord of death) and was conceived from the radiant light of the Sun and his shadowy consort, Chhaya Devi.

His presence in our lives can manifest as a force that slows us down, humbles us, and may seemingly bring an unceasing succession of challenges and sorrows. Despite the difficulty inherent in Saturn's teachings, embracing his influence can also bestow upon us maturity, spiritual resilience, and the ability to reign over vast domains when we manage to appease him. Śani may manifest as restrictions and delays along our path; however, he never denies. When he gives, he bestows everything abundantly.

Śani, the divine deliverer of our karmas—the fruits of our actions—is the seventh of the nine grahas (planets). He is the lord of the west, presiding over Saturdays, and governs the rāśīs Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius). He rules the Nakṣatras at the heart of all water signs: Puṣyā, Anurādhā, and Uttara Bhadrapadā. Śani is exalted (uccha) in Swāti (Libra) and debilitated (nīca) in Bharaṇī (Aries). His janma nakṣatra, or birth star, is said to be Revatī (Pisces). In Ayurvedic astrology, Śani Dev is associated with the muscle tissue, thighs, colon, rectum, knees, legs, and joints.

Śani’s constitution is Vata, and he is considered of Shudra caste; some even regard him as an outcast. By trade, Śani is depicted as an oil-presser who venerates Kalā Bhairava. His color is black or collyrium, his metal is iron, and his gemstone is blue sapphire. To appease Lord Saturn and prevent him from causing disruptions in your life, you can make regular offerings of black sesame seeds to the crows on Saturdays and chant the Hanumān Chalīsā.

If you’re currently running a cycle (daśā or sub-daśā) of Saturn, experiencing sāḍēsātī (the seven-and-a-half-year transit), undergoing a saturn return (occurs roughly every 29.5 years) or feeling the influence of Saturn holding back your progress, observing a fast on this day can be immensely beneficial. Śani, who is measured, known for his restraint and tolerance, favors those who embrace these virtues. Consider a fast from technology, food, or opting for a slower approach from 6/5 19:54 pm to 6/6 18:07 pm IDT (6/5 10:24 am to 6/6 8:37 am PDT). Additionally, listening to or chanting the Śrī-Rudram, a hymn to Lord Śiva, can invite Saturn's blessings and positive effects into your life.

By honoring a fast on the day preceding this transformative new moon, it is believed that you can invite Saturn's blessings and positive effects into your life.

ॐ शनि शनिस्चराये नमः