New Moon in Shravana Nakshatra: January 29, 2025

There will be a new moon in Capricorn moon in Shravana nakshatra on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Shravana is symbolized by the ear, which holds the art of listening to others, ourselves and spiritual or ancient wisdom. I believe that this wisdom is inherent in our bodies when we quiet the mind, we are able to tune in and connect to the deeper wisdom within. During amavasya (new moon), the Vedas recommend that this be time of reflection, silence, fasting and introspection. This is a great time to honour our ancestors and this can be done just by lighting a candle or diya. Since it's the darkest night we can light something external of us to help us to connect to our energy within. We can also do this by subtle awareness of the body with movement like yoga or meditation. Also, this will be a great time to journal and reflect on what messages you are receiving externally and internally. Perhaps these are divine messages waiting for you to finally listen.

On this day, Mars and Jupiter which are both retrograde are aspecting this new moon which further inspires us to look within, introspect, and review themes related to our dharma and service to the world due to this all happening in the sign of Capricorn. The natural energy of dharma and service is also connected to Capricorn due to being the 10th house. Therefore, the new moon energy is not about doing it's about feeling and connecting within so that we can move forward with new insights as the moon starts to wax into the full moon next on February 12, 2025 in the opposite sign of Cancer in Ashlesha nakshatra where it will be crossing a gandanta point. Working with the moon allows us to connect more deeply with our emotions ultimately feeling more ease and joy in our sense of self, purpose and relationships.

I find that journaling can be a great new tool for new moon energy as it allows for introspection:

1. What are some external messages I've been receiving lately through my animal guides, ancestors, and angels?

2. What are some internal messages from my own intuition I've been receiving that I should pay more attention to?

3. Where do I want to direct more energy and attention into my life for the next month? (until next full moon)

Wishing you well during this new moon energy!