Mercury Stations Direct in Āśleṣā: The Embracing Star

MERCURY DIRECT

Āśleṣā आश्लेषा | August 28th

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Mercury has danced over the gaṇḍānta point—the juncture between water and fire—twice in the last month, engaging with that karmic knot which holds immense potential. This retrograde has delivered the profound energy promised, urging many of us into deep introspection and processing. This subtle influence continues to invite us to remain open and patient as we learn the art of transmutation.

Mercury stationed retrograde in Maghā (Leo) on the 5th, moved back into Cancer on the 24th, and will station direct on the 28th in Āśleṣā, the Embracing Star (the position of August’s New Moon).

As Mercury stations direct in Āśleṣā, the celestial serpent releases its coils, inviting us to shed old patterns and embrace clarity. Āśleṣā, with its profound connection to the subconscious mind and the transformative power of the Nāga, asks us to reflect on the truths we’ve unearthed during Mercury’s retrograde journey.

Now is the time to communicate with authenticity, letting our words become vessels of healing and renewal. The subtle impulses of your intuition are reawakening now. Continue to distill down the wisdom and lessons that have been presenting themselves in the past few weeks. Trust in what lands and allow it to guide your path forward and establish a foundation of emotional resilience and intuitive insight.

Expect clarity to return to matters of home, family, and emotions. Communication will flow more smoothly, facilitating heartfelt connections and nurturing domestic harmony. On September 2nd, Mercury will once again cross into Leo (Maghā), revisiting the energies that carried over from July. For most, it would be wise to wait another couple of weeks for Mercury to move out of its retrograde shadow period before committing to forward momentum.

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Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī

Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī

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Observed on the eighth day (aṣṭamī) of the dark fortnight (Kṛṣṇa pakṣa) in the month of Bhadrapadā (Aug-Sept), today marks the auspicious celebration of the birth of Lord Kṛṣṇa, the eighth incarnation in the daśāvatāra of Lord Viṣṇu.

On this sacred day, devotees immerse themselves in Harikathā, narrating the holy names, forms, qualities, and divine pastimes of the Lord. The air is filled with the sounds of bhajan, as hearts are uplifted through devotional songs and dance.

Many devotees observe a day-long fast, breaking their fast at the stroke of midnight with ritualistic offerings and the joyous sharing of prasādam (consecrated food).

Kṛṣṇa’s birth under Rohiṇī nakṣatra, associated with the moon is symbolic in that the narrative of Kṛṣṇa’s birth and life embodies the deeper karakas of the Moon, including its influence over the mind (manas), sense faculties (indriyas), our cause of birth, the continuation of lineage, vows, sensuality, past lives, bhakti, and psychological wisdom. His life story mirrors our journey through the cycles of desire, attachment, and the quest for ultimate liberation.

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Kṛṣṇa’s divine play (līlā) is a timeless dance of cosmic proportions, illustrating the path from karma to dharma, from entanglement in the material world to the liberation of the soul. As Arjuna’s charioteer, in the Bhagavad Gītā, Kṛṣṇa imparts secret wisdom on karma yoga, the yoga of selfless action — guiding us to cultivate inner equilibrium, act with detachment, and remain free from the binding desires for the fruits of our actions.

In the embrace of Kṛṣṇa’s wisdom, we are reminded that true strength lies not in conquering the external world but in mastering the mind and senses (indriyas). By surrendering to the divine will and walking the path of bhakti (devotion), we transcend the dualities of joy and sorrow, success and failure, and discover the eternal bliss (ānanda) residing within the Self.

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हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण, कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे
हरे राम हरे राम, राम राम हरे हरे

Jupiter in Mṛgaśirā: The Searching Star

Jupiter in Mṛgaśirā

मृगशिरा

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August 19 - June 13

Jupiter, the planet of expansion, knowledge, sound (shabda) speech (Vak), music and the teacher (Guru), who is Jiva Karaka (significator of life). The embodiment of discernment (Viveka) and compassion, Jupiter is said to possess a lion's voice and is renowned for restoring things back to their rightful place. His vehicle is the elephant, and he governs Thursday, Sagittarius, and Pisces, and is depicted as wearing the color yellow. Jupiter, the storyteller, is primarily Kapha in constitution and the holder of Ākāśa Tattva (ether element).

As Jupiter transits into the Vedic lunar mansion of Mṛgaśirā (sidereal Taurus), the Searching Star, themes of nourishment, desire, and exploration become enlivened. Mṛgaśirā embodies the magnetic, receptive element of Taurus, symbolized by Soma (divine nectar), that which is consumed (like a food), which draws life to itself, and awakens a thirst for deeper understanding. Soma (god of immorality), associated with Chandra (the Moon), represents the lunar principle of water.

This period invites a surge in intellectual curiosity and refined sensibility. The auspicious alignment enhances one's pursuit of knowledge, promoting a harmonious blend of analytical thinking and practical application. The nurturing energy of Taurus amplifies Jupiter’s expansive qualities, fostering growth in both personal values and material stability. Expect a deeper appreciation for life's subtleties, an increased sense of confidence, and a renewed focus on cultivating enduring prosperity.

During the initial portion of Mṛgaśirā (through September 22), and while conjunct Mars (until the 25th), there is an amplified desire to delve into truth, wisdom, and success. This may stir of urgency and excitement in relationships, as this constellation's power (shakti) brings fulfillment.

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As mid-September approaches, anticipate a crossroads where you may need to decide whether to step into the unknown or deepen your current path.

Those experiencing a Dasha or sub-period of Jupiter, or with natal planets in Mṛgaśirā, will feel this transit’s uplifting energy more profoundly. Stay tuned for updates on Jupiter’s retrograde from October 9 to February 4, where we will revisit the energies of Rohini.

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Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.

- Rainer Maria Rilke