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July Full Moon - A Guru Purnima ritual
Hello Moonchild :) We are blessed with an auspicious Full Moon on July 28/29. Guru Purnima is celebrated on 29th July. A sacred opportunity to remember and honour our Gurus, because of whom we are. Gurus come in many forms - be it parent/s, an elder in the family, your teachers in school, a mentor, teachers later on in life or even experiences that altered you inside out! :) What does the word 'Guru' mean? The Sanskrit word is generally translated as one who dispels darkness,
sheetaljayaraj
Jul 274 min read


June Full Moon - Mid year renewal
Hello Moonchild :) We are halfway into 2026! How have the past few months been for you? Close your eyes, take a couple of breaths, reflect. The Full Moon rises tonight as a reminder for us to stop rushing, create some time for ourselves to land our thoughts and emotions and ground ourselves. Look at this as a wonderful time to tap into your intuition and inner strength, renew, refresh and rebirth yourself for the rest of the year. What can you do today? Set aside about an hou
sheetaljayaraj
Jun 294 min read


Two Full Moons in May - Part 2 - May 30
Hello Moonchild :) We have a blue Moon rising tonight - called so as it is the second Full Moon in a calendar month with two Full Moons. On May 1 we had the first Full Moon that began a cycle infused with high energy showing up in many realms of life. Under this blue Moon, the happenings start making sense - specially with whatever needs release and closure, showing up in a big way. Emotions are likely to bubble up to the surface, they are the guides towards what needs to be
sheetaljayaraj
May 304 min read


Two Full Moons in May - Part 1 - May 1
Hello Moonchild :) We have the good fortune of soaking under a Full Moon yet again. And not just once this month. On May 1 we have the first Full Moon that begins a cycle infused with high energy, that shows up in many realms of life. This cycle ends with the next Full Moon on May 30, when the happenings start making sense - with whatever aspects that need to continue staying strong, while some other areas will demand release and closure. I sense high energy available to acco
sheetaljayaraj
May 14 min read


April Full Moon - Refining your journey
Hello Moonchild :) How has the eclipse season treated you? Were you able to follow the guidance from the previous blogs and be a witness to all that unfolded so far? I personally sense the cloudiness of the eclipse time dissolving, the heaviness dissipating and clarity emerging. I feel more energy to approach and accomplish tasks. There is definitely a fieriness to the time, in a good way. You might notice that while it felt possibly volatile and explosive in the last month,
sheetaljayaraj
Apr 13 min read


March Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse - sifting through, choosing wisely
Hello Moonchild :) On March 3rd, we see a Full Moon and a Lunar eclipse. This follows the Solar eclipse that happened on 17th February. While the Solar eclipse was not visible in India, this Lunar eclipse is partially visible. In India it is Phalguna or Vasanta Purnima, a full moon festival marking the end of winter and the start of spring. It coincides with Holi. Holika Dahan that signifies the victory of good over evil happens under this moon. It is also Lakshmi Jayanti, th
sheetaljayaraj
Mar 26 min read


February Amavasya & Solar Eclipse - Stay rooted, witness, take notes
Hello Moonchild :) This year's first eclipse season begins now, right after Maha Shivaratri, with a Dark Moon & Solar Eclipse on 17th February. The eclipse timing is from 3.26PM to 7.57PM IST. However it will not be visible in India. Therefore, the rituals followed in terms of abstinence (sutak) do not apply. But the effects of the eclipse season do impact all, irrespective of visibility. Eclipses bring forth destined events that fuel much-needed transformations in life. The
sheetaljayaraj
Feb 163 min read


A Maha Shivaratri blog
Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a Chamba Ragamala (Original public domain image from The Cleveland Museum of Art) Namaste, Warm & auspicious Maha Shivaratri wishes to you all! Maha Shivaratri is celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva. The festival is observed on the fourteenth day (Chathurdashi) of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) of the month of Phalguna/Magha, before the New Moon. This year, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on
sheetaljayaraj
Feb 124 min read


February Full Moon - Settling within, preparing for times ahead
Hello Moonchild :) We have a Full Moon rising on Sunday, the 1st of February, one before the eclipse season begins (New Moon Solar Eclipse on 17th February). This one is therefore significant in terms of preparing for the changes the time is likely to bring our way. This Moon does bring with it a sense of playfulness and light-heartedness which some of you may sense. Acknowledge this and celebrate it in a way that resonates with you. It could translate to spending quality tim
sheetaljayaraj
Jan 304 min read


Your First Full Moon ritual of 2026!
Hello Moonchild :) It feels wonderful to connect with you on the first Full Supermoon of the year! Were you able to find some reflection time during the December Full moon to wrap up the year? If not, it is alright, you can still do so. Go back to the year-end reflection that I shared. Do that practice for 2-3 days before following this guidance. This day is significant in an Indian context as Pausha Purnima. On this Full Moon, devotees take a dip in the holy waters at the
sheetaljayaraj
Jan 34 min read


The last Full Moon of 2025 - Celebrate Gifts & Shifts
Hello Moonchild :) We are on the final Full Moon of the Year (4th December) and it's a Super Moon as well. A conducive time to look back at 2025. If you were following my guidance for the November Full Moon, you may already have changed gears, slowed down and entered reflection territory. If not, it is fine too, you have the rest of the month and can begin now. Bringing back the guidance from November to set the tone...read this very slowly as you stay aware of your breath: F
sheetaljayaraj
Dec 4, 20254 min read


November Full Moon - Beginning to slow down
We have a Super Full Moon rising on 5th November. Here is some guidance for the day!
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Nov 5, 20253 min read


A Diwali Amavasya ritual
Hello Moonchild, Wish you a joyful and abundant Diwali/Deepavali :) Deepavali is associated with various deities depending on the region and tradition. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness. In India, this is a busy time of celebration. It is usually a time spent with family and friends through pujas/rituals, exchanging sweets and gifts, games, bursting crackers, cleansing and decorating the house, lighting diyas
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Oct 17, 20253 min read


October Full Moon - Reflect & Review
We have a Full Moon rising on Monday, 6th October. This is a Super Full Moon as the Moon is the closest it gets to the Earth in its orbit. Monday is considered the day of the Moon. This increases the significance of the day.
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Oct 5, 20256 min read


A Solar Eclipse & Mahalaya Amavasya Navigation
Hello Moonchild :) On September 21/22 we experience a New Moon and a Solar Eclipse. This follows the Lunar Eclipse on September 7/8....
sheetaljayaraj
Sep 20, 20257 min read


A September Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Navigation
Hello Moonchild :) On September 7th/8th we experience a Full Moon and a Lunar Eclipse. In India, this eclipse begins at 9.57PM on the 7th...
sheetaljayaraj
Sep 6, 20256 min read


August Full Moon & 8/8 Lion's Gate Portal
Hello Moonchild :) How have you been? What are you sensing these days? This is a powerful time as we have a few occurrences coming...
sheetaljayaraj
Aug 8, 20252 min read


July Full Moon - Gratitude on Guru Purnima
Hello Moonchild :) We are blessed with an auspicious Full Moon on July 10, as it is the occasion of Guru Purnima . A sacred opportunity...
sheetaljayaraj
Jul 10, 20255 min read


June Full Moon: Mid-year reflection
Namaste Moonchild :) We are now half-way through 2025! How does that make you feel? Close your eyes and check in with yourself. How would...
sheetaljayaraj
Jun 10, 20254 min read


May Full Moon- Checking in and Holding space for yourself
Hello Moonchild :) How are you doing? I feel the need to really check in with you all, as I sense an intensity to this Full Moon that...
sheetaljayaraj
May 12, 20253 min read
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