auspicious new moon beginnings

2010 December 6
by admin

dsc_0872This morning I set my alarm to rise with the sun. I am on the last day of a three day juice cleanse that has been a wonderful experience. I joined Nathan, the white cat, on the deep windowsill of my daughters bedroom so I could see the sun rise. It was a slow opening of pink clouds and slowly brightening skies.This was in honor of the two week sadhana I started yesterday with the guidance of my teacher Shiva.

A sadhana is a special practice or awareness of ones internal rhythms and can incorporate anything from a yoga practice to chanting to just honoring ones self. This particular sadhana time is very auspicious. It began with the new moon on Dec 5( a new moon is a wonderful time to start a new project), and will end on the winter solstice. The winter solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year, and signifies the moving into the light. This year the solstice will be particularly powerful as it is the same day as the full moon and a lunar eclipse! This eclipse is part of a family of lunar eclipses that began in 1541.

The sushumna nadi, the main nadi that runs up the spine, and allows kundalini energy to rise, opens in the lunar eclipse.

Beginning to align oneself with the lunar and solar flow can make a huge difference in our lives. Connecting to our own divine spark, our breath, our intuition.
I invite you to join me! As householders I know this is a busy time, and this sadhana can be as simple as any or all of the following and more:
– being aware of the sunrise and sunset, (this week the sun rises 7:09 am-7:12 am and sets at 4:35 pm)
(there is a window of three hours around these events to connect to them.)
-chanting a simple sunrise and sunset chant a minimum of three times (see below)
– actually watching the sun rise and set
Below are the Agni Hotra mantras for sunrise and sunset. You can just chant the first line, if the whole mantra is too intimidating!
I hope you take this auspicious journey , and stay connected with me and create a dialogue on your experiences.
Om Shanti! Many Blessings to you!

Sunrise
Om Suryaye Swaha
Suryaye Idam Na Mama
Prajapataye Swaha
Prajapataye Idam Na Mama

Sunset
Om Agniye Swaha
Agniye Idam Na Mama
Prajapataye Swaha
Prajapayate Swaha
Prajapayate Idam Na Mama

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