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

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

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

Hello Moonchild :) On September 21/22 we experience a New Moon and a Solar Eclipse. This follows the Lunar Eclipse on September 7/8....

Hello Moonchild :) We approach the Dark Moon again this Sunday, April 27th. It is Vaishakha Amavasya in India. An auspicious day to...

Hello Moonchild :) The upcoming Dark Moon on January 29 is the day of Mauni Amavasya . Quoting the wise teacher, Indu Aroraji below:...

Hello Moonchild :) How are you really doing as we approach the end of the year? As I sit all bundled up at home this wintry November day,...

Hello Moonchild, Happy Diwali/Deepavali to you :) May these few days shower infinite blessings on you and bring you a state of harmony as...

Hello Moonchild :) Connecting with you during a powerful and auspicious time. October 2 is significant for many reasons. It is the New...

Hello Moonchild :) There is one big invitation from this Moon. Close your eyes and ask yourself: WHAT IS HOME FOR ME? To elucidate, what...

Hello again Moonchild :) If you have been on a journey with the Moon and me, you may have explored some deep inner work with the last few...

Hello Moonchild :) So here we are, on the last Dark Moon of the Year. Pause right now, close your eyes and take a deep breath – you made...