PURNIMA & AMAVASYA

WHAT IS PURNIMA?

PURNIMA OR ‘full moon’ is considered highly auspicious in Vedic astrology and Hindu religion, and hence, has great importance for destiny and spiritual beliefs.

During Purnima, moon gets a very powerful placement and strength, as it remains opposite of Sun and gets the full light of the solar glow, which is why we see the full moon in the sky. Thus, those born during Purnima are considered to be very lucky, with the brightness of sunlight and its energies falling on them. Undoubtedly, this condition takes any horoscope strength higher by a few notches.

Just like the bright and lovable full moon, these natives possess a charming personality, possess high competence levels, attract wealth and live an enjoyable life. Moreover, since moon is about mind, emotions and the sub-conscious zone, they are emotionally strong, balanced, charismatic, creative and intuitive with their faces exuding confidence.

MOON IN ASTROLOGY

THAT APART, moon and moon sign are the second most important factor in a horoscope after lagna or ascendant. Hence, Purnima or an exalted moon or its strong placement in the birth chart is definitely a much sought after condition for good luck. However, it is to be noted that a combination of factors in the entire horoscope, and not just moon sign or Purnima gives the ultimate results.

As moon starts moving from Amavasya to Purnima, i.e. from no moon to full moon, which is also known as Shukla Paksha, the lunar body keeps gaining in strength as it gets more visible in the night sky, culminating in the maximum strength and beneficial state of Purnima. Since this occasion is considered spiritually auspicious in Hindu religion, many temples and houses perform special pujas, as also the day is chosen for house warming ceremonies.

WHAT IS AMAVASYA?

AMAVASYA, OR ‘no moon’, occurs once every month, when Moon in its transit, while crossing the house where Sun is located in transit gets completely covered by the Sun, and therefore remains unseen in night sky, which is why it is called ‘no moon’.

‘No moon’ is opposite of Purnima or ‘full moon’, and has immense significance in Hindu religion and in Vedic Astrology. Hindus perform rituals and pujas on this day in remembrance of their ancestors as also fast, while many bathe in the holy Ganges and other sacred rivers of India. Diwali, one of the most important Hindu festivals is also held on Amavasya.

After this dark night, moon gradually starts increasing its visibility in the sky for the next 14 days till it reaches ‘full moon’ or Purnima. This phase is called Shukla Paksha, and birth in this period of rising moon is considered fortunate in Vedic astrology. On the other hand, the ‘full moon’ to ‘no moon’ fortnight is called Krishna Paksha. As the lunar body goes from brightess to dark, this phase is believed to be less favourable.

MISCONCEPTION ON AMAVASYA

THERE IS a wrong perception among astrologers as also widespread misinformation on internet that those born in Amavasya are very unlucky since the royal planet moon is unseen, which prevents lunar energies from reaching them. Although these natives may miss the positive vibes, vibrant energy and brightness of the Purnima born, nevertheless their destiny is definitely not the opposite of those born under auspicious ‘full moon’.

This is because in Vedic Astrology moon is considered the wife of sun – and both of them together in the same house during ‘dark moon’ period cannot bestow adverse results. We have come to this conclusion from numerous horoscopes analyzed by us so far. That apart, diverse placement factors and planet strengths together derive the ultimate result in a horoscope, and the outcome is not dependent on just one or two determinants.

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