NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE सूर्य ग्रहण
Artwork: Devi Gayatri. Kangra circa 1880
October 2nd 11:50 am PDT | 20:50 pm Spain
Eclipse season culminates with the new moon (amāvásyā), solar eclipse on Wednesday October 2nd in the Vedic Lunar mansion of Hasta हस्त (virgo), known as the Star of the Hand.
Track what has been trying to make itself known to you in the past few weeks. This dynamic cycle can be very mental and potent for accelerated spiritual growth — use discernment to align with higher thinking and listen to your intuition. Channel your creativity, especially in tasks requiring skill and dexterity — get grounded.
This constellation is ruled by Savitṛ, the life-giving aspect of the Sun and the god of creativity. Just like this asterism’s animal totem, the female buffalo, who embodies the energies of abundance and prayer, Hasta awakens the power to gain what you’re seeking and place it in the palm of your hand. While Virgo is known for its precision and order, Hasta holds a mystical quality—infusing practicality with the subtle power to manifest.
This eclipse portal offers a profound opportunity to step into a new timeline. The soil is fertile to plant the seeds of your desires — and awakens a seeking for the shade of merit (puṇya) responsible for bestowing those blessings in material form. The question is, how do we cultivate the capacity to acquire this “good fortune” necessary for such manifestation?
With four grahas stationed in Hasta during this eclipse, the coming six month cycle will be defined by your capacity to preserve and direct your energy with intentional focus (dhāraṇā). This requires a mastery over the subtle vāyus (airs), grounding them in the central channel to achieve one-pointed focus.
Artowork: Pinterst
In the symbolism of Hasta, the hand can either grasp and cling, in attempt to seek control, or remain open and outstretched, embodying creativity and refined craftsmanship in flow and being of service. As a conduit for both creation and healing, the hands transform thought into form, mastering the physical while staying connected to the spiritual.
As you hold the vision of that which you would like to manifest into fruition, realign with your higher thinking — seek out the middle point, neither clinging nor resisting. Get clear on who you are and where you want to go. The transformation of material into beauty holds great significance here.
In the midst of shifting narratives and heightened emotions, inward focus and grounding are vital. Align your internal rhythms with nature and channel this heightened energy into practical, embodied actions. Engage in mindful activities that balance mental focus with physical engagement, such as crafting, gardening, or breathwork like prāṇāyāma, to stabilize your vāyus and bring them into harmony.
Keep life simple during the eclipse hours (October 2nd 8:43 am - 14:46 pm PDT | 2nd 17:43-23:46 pm Spain). The ancients regarded this time as sacred, a moment to attune to one's inner divinity. Fasting, prāṇāyāma, meditation, japa (mantra repetition), and saltwater baths are recommended to clear your channels and optimize this shift. Postpone major decisions and external engagements, turning inward to recalibrate your path.
Take the time to reflect deeply on what is being revealed and what needs untangling in your life, as this doorway won't remain open for much longer. Expect the unexpected, and trust that this cycle carries the initiation needed to plant seeds of positive resolution, birthing you into your next journey in time.
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