The new moon of September 2 (6:56 pm PM) begins a month of turning points, plot twists, and revitalizing karmic connections.

Occurring at the tail end of a murky Mercury Retrograde station, this new moon signals a surge of opportunities for healing, and the rebuilding of inner strength.

Taking place in the life-affirming sign of sidereal Leo, the new moon is in the passionate and creative Purva Phalguni nakshatra, which is symbolized by a wedding bed or a ripe bowl of fruit. This new moon brings forward themes of creativity, self-worth and love.

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A mystical door is opening as Venus, the goddess of love and money, aligns with the shadow planet Ketu on September 4, in sidereal Virgo, a sign that tests her resilience. Destined encounters or occurrences related to past relationships or heartbreak reveal a path toward healing and fulfillment of the heart.

Meanwhile, Saturn, the lord of karma and limitations, continues to move retrograde and is reaching his zenith of luminosity. The weight of responsibility may feel heavy and discouraging, as Saturn demands honesty and realism in all actions and endeavors. However, this influence also opens doors to deeper awareness of karmic patterns in relationships and highlights spiritual work to be done.

On September 6, Ganesha Chaturthi celebrates the elephant-headed god of liberation and remover of obstacles. Lord Ganesha can help us perceive the impossible beyond our limitations, expanding our consciousness beyond the mundane and into a field of new and miraculous possibilities.

This new moon brings a cycle of healing and self-forgiveness that’s an opportunity to finally release negative thought patterns and beliefs around self-worth.

An old custom advises against gazing at the crescent moon on Ganesha Chaturthi, as it’s considered unlucky. So, remember to keep your eyes away from the night sky on September 6.

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