The New Moon of July 24 (12:11 pm PT) is a powerful recalibration for the heart and mind. New moons mark the beginning of a new lunar cycle of growth and expansion, and this new moon carries a particularly nourishing potential.
The new moon is in the area of the sky called Pushya, the star of nourishment which falls in the watery sign of Cancer. Known for its compassion, generosity and insight, Pushya is symbolized by a milk‑giving cow, or a blooming lotus flower. Pushya bestows nourishment in the form of self-knowledge and illumination, and gives this new moon a special emotional intelligence.
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Conflict and war have been on the rise since fiery Mars and Ketu came together in June. Escalation of war, as well as dangerous heat domes and dramatic political fights in the media have coincided with their conjunction. On July 28, the Moon will cross the Mars‑Ketu conjunction just as Mars enters exacting Virgo, this dangerous crossroads marks the end of the ill-fated Kala Sarpa Yoga that has accelerated shocking events worldwide.
Since July 12, Saturn has been retrograde and dragging its karmic anchor through the stormy seas of Pisces. Pushya New Moon channels Saturn’s slow but stabilizing power into practical strategies for self‑understanding and healing.
Take heed, Mercury retrograde joins this lunation, along with the possibilities of miscommunication and delays, and an opposition from Pluto may bring control issues in situations or relationships to the surface.
Overall, Pushya’s New Moon blesses the weeks to come with a sensitivity and focus that can nourish and heal the soul. In this challenging time of conflict and uncertainty, the intentions you set have a stabilizing and protective influence on the future.
How these planetary transits affect you personally depends on your birth chart. Book a Vedic Astrology reading to learn more.
