New Moon in ♐ Purvashadha

Dec 30, 2024 2:50pm PST

The upcoming New Moon on December 30 marks a potent cycle of renewal, rejuvenation, and transformation. Taking place in Purva Ashadha Nakshatra, ruled by Venus, this celestial event invites us to cleanse our minds and hearts, preparing us to meet the challenges and opportunities of the coming year with vigor and determination. This invigorating lunar phase imbues us with a warrior-like spirit, empowering us to manifest our dreams with resilience and focus.

Purva Ashada’s symbol is a winnowing basket, the basket used to separate wheat from the chaff in the husking process. Its shakti is the power to energize. Its deity is Apas the god that rules the water element.

The Bow of Sagittarius and the Elephant Tusk

In the Vedic tradition, Purva Ashadha Nakshatra is represented by the bow of Sagittarius, symbolizing aim and direction as the archer targets the galactic center. Its secondary symbol, the elephant tusk, connects this nakshatra to Ganesha, the revered Hindu deity known as the “Remover of Obstacles.” Under the influence of Purva Ashadha, we are reminded to embrace the spirit of perseverance and to never accept defeat, no matter how challenging the path ahead.

The Sacred Waters of Apas

Purva Ashadha is also deeply linked to the primordial powers of water, as it is ruled by the Apas, ancient water goddesses celebrated in the Rig Veda. These deities govern the rains, rivers, and all forms of flowing water that sustain life on Earth…