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Full Moon in Leo | Uttara Phālgunī | March 13th-14th
March’s Pūrṇimā tithi aligns with a Lunar Eclipse at 29° Siṃha (Leo) in Uttara Phālgunī Nakṣatra, governed by Sūrya (the Sun). This nakṣatra signifies leadership, responsibility, and relationship stability, yet the eclipse — alongside a Sun-Saturn conjunction in Kumbha (Aquarius) — brings karmic accountability, testing authority and prompting a reassessment of commitments and long-term partnerships. With Ketu’s influence, hidden truths may surface, dissolving attachments and revealing areas for realignment.
Navigating the Eclipse: A Time for Reflection
Lunar eclipses are moments of inner transformation, magnifying subconscious patterns and unresolved karmas. With Ketu influencing the Moon, feelings of disorientation, uncertainty, or detachment may arise. Rather than resisting, this is a time to surrender, declutter physically and emotionally, and embrace what is being released.
Uttara Phālgunī is associated with Aryaman, the Āditya connected to marriages, agreements, and dharmic partnerships. As this eclipse occurs in his domain, expect re-evaluations in relationships, contracts, and alliances. Ask yourself: Are your commitments aligned with your highest truth?
Exalted Venus retrograde in Mīna (Pisces) and Mercury debilitated and retrograde (14th) further urge introspection in love, values, and communication. This period supports quiet contemplation, spiritual discipline, and conserving energy rather than initiating new ventures.
Holi and the Fire of Transformation
This Full Moon brings the Hindu festival of Holi, marking the transition into Vasanta ṛtu (spring) — a time of renewal, inner alchemy, and divine play (Līlā).
The sacred fire of Holika Dahana symbolises the burning away of avidyā (ignorance), rāga-dveṣa (attachments and aversions), and karmic residues that obstruct spiritual growth. This is a time to invoke Śakti, honour the inner fire, and embrace a higher state of awareness as a step toward liberation (mokṣa).
Agni, central to this sacred Vedic rite, also reflects the sādhana of a Yoga practitioner — the ongoing process of self-purification through tapas (spiritual discipline), bhakti (devotion), and complete surrender (śaraṇāgati) on the path of seeking.
Just as the fire consumes impurities, so too does the inner fire refine one’s consciousness, transforming ego-driven desires into pure awareness and divine wisdom.
Full Moon Intention:
I surrender to the divine flow, releasing what no longer serves my path. I welcome clarity in my relationships and commitments.
JOURNAL THIS:
⫸ What outdated commitments or relationships am I being called to release?
⫸ Where am I being asked to step into greater responsibility and integrity?
As the eclipse veils the Moon, step away from external distractions and turn inward. This is a moment of purification and karmic alignment, paving the way for new dharmic growth in the months ahead.
Rise Up,
Payal
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