Solar Eclipse in Citra Nakshatra (14 October 2023)

10/03/23 • 15 min

On 14th October, at the culmination point of Pitri Paksha (fortnight of the ancestors) and beginning of Navaratri (nine nights of the Goddesses), Sun and Moon will have a close meeting in proximity of Ketu in Citra nakshatra, which will result in annular eclipse, which will be visible in the sky as a powerful “ring of fire”. This significant meeting will occur in the division (amsha) of Goddess Bhairavi in the D20 (vimshamsha) divisional chart, while Rahu and Ketu will be dwelling the transformative portions of Goddess Kali.

Bhairavi is the Goddess of fearlessness, who helps us transcend the fears holding us back and rise above the limitations of the past. We can all expect in the coming days that many of our fears will be challenged and we will be forced to look at various issues from a new, innovative perspective, rather than holding onto the old structures. Since the eclipse will occur in most tamasic nakshatra, Citra, during a powerful period known as symbolic Mahalaya, or great dissolution, we may see some of our darkest qualities re-emerging on the surface of our awareness and life will be pushing us with greater force than usual towards their transformation.

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Full Moon in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra (28 September 2023)

At the end of September Full Moon will shine in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra - the star, which inspires us to look deep within and review the our foundations, or core beliefs on which we build our life. The entire fortnight leading up to it is sacred to Lord Ganesha, who helps us remove any obstacles which obstruct our minds - while the day before this Full Moon is known as Ananta Chaturdashi, sacred to Lord Ananta, the great serpent on which Lord Vishnu is reclining and who represents the limitless potential of our consciousness, once it’s freed from the shackles of the limited mind. While Moon will be enclosed by two retrograde grahas on both sides, it is a perfect time to review our past lessons, learn our mistakes and allow ourselves to drop the karmic luggage which has been holding us back. A beautiful time to introspect and meditate.

Yet, as Full Moon will be aspected this time also by Mars, who is partially combust and starving in the sign of Virgo, the upcoming days may also bring some volatile energy. We all may have tendency to speak and act more impulsively, especially when it comes to bringing the issues from the past or long suppressed emotions and judgements. At the same time, while receiving judgements, we may have tendency to immediately turn defensive or combative, rather than taking a moment to digest the feedback and see which parts of it are true and can help us to grow.

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Partial Lunar Eclipse in Ashwini Nakshatra (28/29 October 2023)

This year the Devi Paksha, the fortnight of the Goddess, will culminate with partial lunar eclipse in Ashwini nakshatra - the lunar mansion of new beginnings, which inspires us to look at things from a new perspective and embrace the innovation rather than cling to the old structures.

Above everything else this eclipse will be inspiring us to explore new ways of healing ourselves. Not only this Full Moon will take place in Ashwini nakshatra, the lunar mansion of divine healers, but both Sun and Moon will also dwell during the culmination in divisions of Goddess Tara in the D20 chart (Vimshamsha) - the Goddess who neutralises all the poisons and liberates us from negativities, as well as grants us wisdom necessary for our personal healing process.

Interestingly, on the day of eclipse itself, 3 planets (Mars, Mercury and Jupiter) will be simultaneously dwelling in the amsha of another Mahavidya in the D20 chart: Goddess Bagalamukhi, who purifies our speech and pacifies our inner chatter. This strongly indicates that the “wild horses” of our mind may become quite impulsive around eclipse time and we may have tendency to speak rashly or behave in a self-righteous way. Around this particular eclipse it might be more important than ever for all of us to make a conscious effort to control our minds and speech, withdraw more frequently into silence and avoid temptation of speaking everything that comes to our mind - no matter the justification. It might be a good idea to wait with expressing any of our strong opinions until the eclipse is over. And above all: avoid trying to prove that you are “right”, even when provoked.

Here you can also learn more about 10 Mahavidyas: https://academy.discoveringyouniverse.com/courses/mahavidyas-10-mystical-goddesses/

You can also learn more about the Goddess of the D20 (Vimshamsha) chart in the workshop: https://academy.discoveringyouniverse.com/courses/goddesses-of-the-vimshamsha-chart-d20/

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