The new moon on January 29, 2025 (4:35 am PT) holds a powerful inner silence within it. This new moon heightens subtle awareness your surroundings, and encourages introspection, quiet focus and contemplation. The coming days are ideal for studying, writing or practicing meditation.

The new moon is in the area of the sky called Shravana Nakshatra, which is part of sidereal Capricorn in Vedic astrology. Called the “ear of god,” Shravana is known for its acute listening abilities. Intuition grows in the days surrounding this new moon, and subtle messages from beyond may be heard.

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In India, this new moon is celebrated as Mauni Amavasya, “the dark moon of silence.” Traditionally, a vow of silence is taken at this time to allow the subtle sound of higher guidance to be heard. Listen deeply now—silence holds the key to awakening.

Venus, goddess of love, entered Pisces on Jan 27, where she is exalted until May 30, an unusually long and transformative rite of passage for the planet of relationships, finances and art. Venus is now joined with Rahu, the eclipse shadow, which ignites new awareness and desire, especially in the realms of love and money.

This new moon marks the start of the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing transformation and rebirth on a collective level.

It’s also the Kumbha Mela in India now, when millions of people meet at the confluence of three holy rivers: the Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati.

It’s said that the ancient Saraswati river disappeared long ago, but its nourishing waters still flow in the subtle realms of the intellect. Goddess Saraswati  dwells in Shravana new moon. She is the river goddess of music, sound, and language who is believed to flow invisibly through hearts and minds.

On February 2, the goddess Saraswati will be honored by Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami).

Take this time to reflect. Where is the river of your heart flowing? Are you listening to your inner voice? This new moon invites us to reconnect with what we truly feel and hear.

How these planetary transits affect you personally depends on your birth chart.  Book a Vedic Astrology reading to learn more.