NEW MOON
अमावस्या
September 2, 18:56 PDT
The new moon (amāvásyā) of September aligns both the sun and moon in the Vedic lunar mansion of Pūrva Phalgunī पूर्वफल्गुनी (Leo), the Fruit of the Tree.
This lunation cycle invokes a powerful new beginning — a heightened sense of creativity, sexuality, desire, and passion that encourages us to express ourselves, lean into life's comforts, and follow the joy of our heart's desires.
In Sanskrit, phal means fruit, and guni relates to the gunas, or qualities. Represented by the legs of a bed or a hammock and activated by Venus, this constellation symbolizes a place of rest and relaxation, where we can enjoy the fruits of our labor and the merits of past-life good deeds.
Pūrva Phalgunī holds the power of procreation and the capacity to unify polar opposites, which enlivens our creativity and sensuality. This asterism is also connected to Bhaga, the god of wealth, known for bestowing pleasure and delight, and for fulfilling desires on the material plane.
The star of fertility is both courageous and visionary, much like its bird medicine, the eagle. This new moon awakens within the heart the courage to face the tests and initiations presented to us, urging us to rise above the mundane, break free from the shadows of past experiences, and open our eyes to a higher perspective.
When we pursue what we truly desire, tests and traumas often arise to meet us. Recently, I have observed common themes of major transition, a sense of standing at a crossroads, and the challenge of confronting the unknown. All activity depends on periods of non-activity.
After facing worldly battles and fulfilling our duties and responsibilities, there follows a period of rest, relaxation, and enjoyment. This period is associated with Pūrva Phalgunī and serves as the muse that kindles the impulse toward enlivening our creative intelligence and effortless action.
Pūrva Phalgunī reminds us that complex problems can be solved in a relaxed mood and that the practice of yoga ultimately teaches us how to be at ease in the presence of the Unknown. The deeper we go and the more we attend to the stillness within, the more dynamic and effortless our activity becomes.
The Yogasūtra (2.47) states that it is through the relaxation of our effort and our capacity to become absorbed in the infinite that we achieve effortless action — action which is rooted in being, or yoga (union).
The energy of this time is lively and ripe for cultivating creative pursuits, building momentum toward set goals, deepening love and following your heart’s true desires, all while striking a fine balance — merging practicality and function with enjoyment.
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