New Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada - Partial Solar Eclipse

This is a powerful New Moon, marking a partial solar eclipse and the start of the New Lunar Year in the Vedic calendar—a time of profound reset. While it may feel chaotic at first, clarity will emerge in the coming weeks.

The eclipse coincides with major planetary shifts. Saturn changes signs and joins most other planets in Pisces, a sign of endings. The eclipse occurs in Uttara Bhādrapada, a nakshatra in deep Pisces associated with spiritual progress—Uttara meaning “latter” and bhādrapada meaning “auspicious steps.” It points us toward truth, though the eclipse itself both conceals and reveals.

With Neptune's influence, it may be difficult to discern truth or the right course of action. Eclipses are never ideal for major decisions, and Mercury and Venus are retrograde, adding to the uncertainty. Both will revisit the eclipse degree soon, delaying clarity further.

Despite the confusion, grounding ourselves in what is eternal can help us navigate the unknown. This may be a disruptive time, but it is also a transformative one—urging us into new territory while keeping us centred.

There are hopeful signs, too. This Lunar New Year is called Viśvāvasu, meaning “beneficial to all.” Still, the changes it calls for won’t be easy. The key is to remain open, trusting that all is unfolding as it should. On a deeper level, we see that nothing truly happens—everything simply is.