Feeling shaken? It’s not just you. The new moon of June 25, 2025 (3:31 am PT) marks a rare turning point in the eye of an ongoing storm. As collective skies darken and the winds of change accelerate, this new moon calls for fierce clarity and courageous honesty.
The new moon falls in the area of the sky called Ardra Nakshatra—”the star of storms,” that has the shakti to stir up storms—both literally and metaphorically. Ruled by the wild and wailing form of Lord Shiva named Rudra, Ardra awakens an inner tempest of feelings that must be witnessed and honored. Symbolized by a teardrop, Ardra new moon can trigger tears, but also bring nourishing rains of resolution and peace.
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This new moon occurs during a volatile Kala Sarpa Yoga—the “Serpent of Time” configuration that stirs up collective karmic unrest. With warrior Mars close by shadowy Ketu, the tail of the snake, conflicts are heating up to a boiling point. The recent U.S. bombing of Iran coincided with President Trump’s Mars return—which activated precisely on his rising star, Magha, the throne of kings. This karmic alignment has awakened the collective archetype of the War King, inflaming prejudices, ancestral pride, and the shadow play of power.
Also, confusion and conflict have increased globally as Jupiter, the planet of wisdom, has been combust—lost in the Sun’s glare since June 15. Guru Jupiter cannot be heard now, and truth may be distorted or sensationalized. Be cautious with advice, even your own. Things can catch fire and get easily carried away in emotion now. Jupiter will be combust until July 4.
When a planet lines up less than a degree away from the sun it’s said to be cazimi—merged into the heart of the sun and one with collective consciousness. Jupiter will be in this rare alignment between June 23-26. On this new moon, Jupiter is very close to the sun and moon, merging into them and into the eye of the storm of Ardra Nakshatra. This new moon is a unique opportunity that could give a rare glimpse into your heart, your truth and your future. Listen carefully from your center.
Stoic Saturn and shape-shifting Neptune continue their 2025/26 alignment of illusion, that is peaking in July. This tricky combination pushes the edge of reality as we know it, secrets, censorship, and backdoor manipulations are likely. Watch out for fear-based narratives and hallucinations (AI) across social media networks and other informations sources.
This is not a gentle new moon, and it may call for facing an uncomfortable truth. Even though it’s tempting to numb out, it’s best to avoid intoxicants and unhealthy distractions now. This new moon is a powerful time to turn within and face what divides or poisons you, whether collectively or on a personal level.
How these planetary transits affect you personally depends on your birth chart. Book a Vedic Astrology reading to learn more.
