FULL MOON OF Nourishment & Fulfillment. NEOVEDIC APPROACH.

by Agni Jnana Yannanda
NEOVEDIC approach / JYOTISH astrology

Welcome to my Vedic / Jyotish series in which I will translate the stars for you according to the ancient system of Vedic astrology known as Jyotish, the Science of Light. In my astrology practice I follow both systems Western and Eastern. Geographically my cultural heritage transcribes with the ancient Vedic influences still present within the folk traditions and linguistic affiliations. Western culture of Christianity tried to erase all of the ancient knowledge, and it is with the great sadness I must admit this process of conquest has been quite thorough, ruthless, and successful. But it is never too late to awaken to the truth and to rediscover the gnosis that has been part of my ancestors since the Neolithic era when the Slavic people shared the same ancient Proto-Ino-European language from which the Sanskrit emerged leaving a strong linguistic presence in my mother tongue.

With this short introduction through the epochs let me explain the main difference between the Vedic and Western systems of astrology. Jyotish is focused on the movement of the Moon with its 27 Nakshatras (Moon Mansions) and Western is Sun based emphasizing 12 Zodiac signs. Vedic is also using the constellations that actually became a part of the Vedic system around 300 BC with the influences from hellenistic astrology which gave birth to the Western system as well. However, while the Western system is using a static calendar frozen is time some 2000 years ago and based on March Equinox set for 0 degrees of Aries, Jyotish follows the actual constellations giving us the astronomical view of the sky.

I follow both systems. But mostly I love looking up towards the sky just like the ancient priestesses did long time ago…

The Moon in Uttarashada Nakshatra

During this Full Moon the Moon is in Uttarashada Nakshatra of Capricorn, together with Saturn which is the planetary ruler of this Mansion. Partially situated in Sagittarius, and partially in Capricorn, it has two rulers the Sun and Saturn, both mighty, they give this Nakshatra the energy of enduring power. As it contains the qualities of all Nakshatras, Uttarashada, is called as The Universal Star and is ruled by the 10 Vishwa Devas, the Universal Gods, who rule over all the realms, underworlds, earth and heavens. They are the personification of such qualities as: wealth, Truth, will power, skill, inspiration, eye for detail, patience, desire, tolerance, joy.

Uttarashadha is represented by an Elephant, or an Elephant’s Tusk, the symbol of peace and abundance, therefore also associated with Ganesha, the elephant headed God, the remover of obstacles.

This is the Nakshara of victory, where a permanent success has been achieved, so now we learn how to manage our resources, and take responsibility for what we have. It also gives us an opportunity to work for the universal greater good of all beings aligning with the energy of the Sun currently in the constellation of Cancer, in Nakshatra Pushya represented as The Star of Nourishment.

The Sun in Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya ruled by Saturn resides entirely in the constellation of Cancer, ruled by the Moon, therefore we look at the energies of Saturn & Moon combined like in a conjunction. This is not an easy alignment, but in this Moon Mansion we look at the idea of selfless sacrifice to truly care for others and to build emotional stability. During this Full Moon, Moon actually conjuncts Saturn, so the energies of Pushya Nakshatra are augmented teaching us that it takes true wisdom and sacrifice to care for others and to be of benefit to others. We learn to be wise and patient.

This energy is an antidote to the selfishness and me first attitude of Western individualism with its destructive superiority of white privilege, reminding us that to thrive we need a community where all the members are equally fulfilled, acknowledged, and nourished.