{"id":1879,"date":"2016-03-06T08:23:47","date_gmt":"2016-03-06T18:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/?p=1879"},"modified":"2016-03-06T15:23:26","modified_gmt":"2016-03-07T01:23:26","slug":"mahashivaratri-and-new-moon-in-aquarius-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/mahashivaratri-and-new-moon-in-aquarius-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"MahaShivaratri and New Moon of Purification 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We\u2019re in the waning balsamic Moon phase now, time to rest, heal and let go, and this is the most special balsamic Moon of the year as we are moving toward MahaShivaratri which occurs tomorrow night, Monday, March 7. This is the Great Night of Shiva before amavasya tithi which will culminate on the super new Moon total solar eclipse in (sidereal) Aquarius in the nakshatra of purification called Purvabhadrapada on March 8, 2016 at 8:57 PM Eastern Time. You can see in the charts below that Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Neptune and the South Node~Ketu are aligned in sidereal Aquarius opposite Jupiter-Rahu and in square with Mars-Saturn in the eclipse chart. This chart has an intense tamasic\/fixed signature for transformation (the essence of Shiva) which will resonate ahead the next six months+.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1880\" alt=\"SFPage\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage-224x300.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1889\" alt=\"SFPage2\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage2-300x165.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage2-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage2-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage2-500x276.jpg 500w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SFPage2.jpg 1267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The new Moon occurs when the Moon in its monthly orbital motion around Earth lies between the Earth and the Sun, and is therefore in conjunction with the Sun as seen from the Earth. At this time, the dark part of the Moon faces toward the Earth, so that the Moon is not visible to the naked eye, and so the light of the Moon is blocked from the Earth. The new Moon is always felt like a bioenergetic reboot; thus, according to astrology, new Moon indicates a phase of endings and new beginnings. As the lunar energy is withdrawn from us, it is natural to turn inward for healing, rest and retreat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/new-moon-graphic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1881\" alt=\"Alignment of Sun, Earth and Moon\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/new-moon-graphic-300x212.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/new-moon-graphic-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/new-moon-graphic-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/new-moon-graphic-424x300.jpg 424w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/new-moon-graphic.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Every six months the new Moon lines up in such as way so that it passes directly between the Sun and Earth, and its shadows fall upon the Earth&#8217;s surface while the Moon blocks the Sun. Simply put, eclipses are like supercharged new and full Moons that operate at both the personal and collective level, pointing to transformation, upheaval or new directions. This new Moon\/solar eclipse will be March 8 and the full Moon\/lunar eclipse will be March 23, 2016.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This week&#8217;s new Moon\/solar eclipse is also happening at perigee \u2013 the Moon\u2019s closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit, indicating <em>high tides and a massive lunar effect. <\/em>Astrologer Richard Nolle of AstroPro News calls this a &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.astropro.com\/new.html\">Stealth Super Moon<\/a>.&#8221; So we have a total solar eclipse falling in a purificatory asterism and happening right after MahaShivaratri and it is also a super Moon, and MahaShivaratri happens on a Monday, the Moon&#8217;s Day which makes this extra powerful Shivaratri because Shiva has a close relationship with the Moon\/read further on about that. All of this conspires to churn things up at a dizzying pace and intensity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1882\" alt=\"Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram-300x149.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram-500x249.png 500w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solar_lunar_eclipse_diagram.png 1144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Each month of the year, yogis celebrate the night before new Moon as Shiva\u2019s Night (Shivaratri), a time for deep contemplation and inner quiet, a time to journey within and bask in the true inner light that exists beyond the world of form. Shiva is many things to many people. For me, Shiva represents a peaceful spiritual awareness of inner freedom through my personal relationship with Divine Oneness. The Great Night of Shiva takes place in (sidereal) Aquarius because Lord Shiva presides over this astrological sign, which is symbolized by the Water Bearer who pours forth the \u201cwater of life,\u201d known as kundalini shakti, the essence of spiritual power, wisdom, purity,\u00a0 peace and rebirth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiva-shakti-500.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1883\" alt=\"shiva-shakti-500\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiva-shakti-500-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiva-shakti-500-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiva-shakti-500-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiva-shakti-500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As mentioned, this coming new Moon solar eclipse also falls in the nakshatra of purification called Purvabhadrapada, which is ruled by Lord Rudra, the fierce aspect of Lord Shiva known as the &#8220;Howler&#8221; who is associated with winds, storms, and wild animals. The fact that this year&#8217;s MahaShivaratri falls on the Moon&#8217;s night (Mon-day) is also very significant because Lord Shiva is Himself known as the &#8220;Moon behind the Moon&#8221;! His only adornment is a crescent Moon worn atop the head which symbolizes His control over time as represented by the waxing and waning Moon. Shiva exists beyond time and guides us to wake up and remember who we really are as eternal beings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiv-vish-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1885\" alt=\"shiv vish 1\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shiv-vish-1.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a>The immortal rishis of India understood that the days around the new Moon in Aquarius are a special time for connecting with the inner light of Shiva. Physiological and bio-energetic processes can become activated through spiritual practices like chanting and meditation. This is related to the Sun and the Moon alignment that takes place not only \u201cup there\u201d in the heavens but also \u201cdown here\u201d in our sublime energetic system. This is all dramatically magnified by the Ketu eclipse of the luminaries, since Ketu the Enlightener promises some necessary release in order for positive transformation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12631353_1222687624427376_867076845979913386_n1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"12631353_1222687624427376_867076845979913386_n\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12631353_1222687624427376_867076845979913386_n1-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>During the days around MahaShivratri, the alignment of Sun and Moon (Shiva and Shakti) becomes most profound in Aquarius, the sign of higher wisdom through which kundalini shakti streams so powerfully. Today, Monday and Tuesday are a wonderful time for contemplation and reflection, to tap into deep recesses of spiritual power, allow the clearing out of outmoded notions and patterns, and open to recharging of body-mind-spirit to set the stage for new intentions and possibilities coming in the near future. It is said that turning within and performing spiritual practices during MahaShivaratri and also during eclipses will enhance and magnify the auspicious results a thousandfold. So just one &#8220;omnamashivaya&#8221; becomes like a thousand in terms of spiritual impact. <a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/aquariusrb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1906\" alt=\"aquariusrb\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/aquariusrb-300x227.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/aquariusrb-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/aquariusrb-395x300.jpg 395w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/aquariusrb.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a0Oh you the creator, you the destroyer, you who sustain and make an end,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Who in sunlight dance among the birds and the children at their play,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Who at midnight dance among corpses in the burning grounds,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You Shiva, you dark and terrible Bhairava,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You Suchness and Illusion, the Void and All Things,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You are the lord of life, and therefore I have brought you flowers;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You are the lord of death, and therefore I have brought you my heart\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This heart that is now your burning ground.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ignorance there and self shall be consumed with fire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>That you may dance, Bhairava, among the ashes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>That you may dance, Lord Shiva, in a place of flowers,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>And I dance with you. ~ <\/em>Aldous Huxley<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/index.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1888\" alt=\"index\" src=\"http:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/index-300x150.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/index-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astralharmony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/index.jpg 318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re in the waning balsamic Moon phase now, time to rest, heal and let go, and this is the most special balsamic Moon of the year as we are moving toward MahaShivaratri which occurs tomorrow night, Monday, March 7. 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