On the New Moon, Mercury crosses from Cancer into Leo, Saturn opposes the Sun and Moon, Venus aligns with the eclipse in Virgo, and Mars in Gemini grows impatient with them all. These alignments may stir up concerns about endings. Yet this is a new beginning. However, it is an uncertain new start as Venus conjoins the southern eclipse, signalling potential economic and relationship issues, which the Sun-Saturn opposition compounds.
The New Moon falls in Pūrva Phālgunī, a creatively inclined lunar mansion. Despite the potential problems, this encourages creative solutions—perhaps more out of necessity than sheer joy.
Pūrva Phālgunī is governed by Bhaga, the god of good luck and pleasure, akin to Dionysus in Greek mythology. The sign embodies the regenerative power of sexual energy when harnessed for spiritual growth. Pure pleasure-seeking without something more meaningful is unlikely to satisfy. Yet this New Moon serves as a reminder to find joy in life's little pleasures.
New Moon in Pūrva Phālgunī