Lunations Blog – Full Moon February 19, 2019 Magha Nakshatra

The Full Moon occurs on February 19, 2019 at 10:54 am EST in Magha Nakshatra at 6-Leo-35 (sidereal Lahiri). The Full Moon is the culmination of the seeds of the lunation cycle that were sewn at the New Moon. Remember, the New Moon occurred in Shravana and the qualities of … Continue reading →

Lunations Blog – New Moon February 4, 2019 Shravana Nakshatra

The New Moon occurs on February 4, 2019 at 16:04 EST in Shravana Nakshatra at 21Capricorn38 (sidereal Lahiri). The New Moon is an excellent time for setting intentions for the month ahead and cultivating the energy that is inherent in the seeds of a new lunar cycle. Shravana is a … Continue reading →

Nakshatra (Panchanga)

The Nakshatras are the 13°20’ asterisms that divide the zodiac into twenty-seven segments, often called the Lunar Mansions. The Panchanga will list the Nakshatra that the Moon is in at the start of the day and give the time it enters the next Nakshatra. We must pay attention to the … Continue reading →

Gandanta

What is Gandanta?  Gandanta is a Sanskrit word that is derived from gaNDa meaning bubble, joint, spot, knot and anta meaning end, termination, dividing line. In Vedic Astrology, we take this to mean the knot at the dividing line. This bubble or knot at the dividing line occurs between water … Continue reading →