Timeline Astrology

The New Moon occurs at 16:50 BST / 11:50 EDT on October 10, in Hasta, the lunar mansion of sidereal Virgo, meaning ‘hand’, associated with skill, dexterity, and precision. This New Moon offers an opportunity to refine certain areas of life. Saturn’s opposition to the New Moon brings a more sobering atmosphere, encouraging quiet reflection rather than excessive activity. All New Moons benefit from a slower pace, allowing time to reassess priorities before the Moon begins to wax again.Rather than exhausting yourself trying to accomplish everything now, recognise when to act and when to slow down. Virgo may prefer to perfect every detail, but knowing when to ‘make do’ is equally important. With Saturn and Neptune continuing through Pisces, there are limits to what can be known or resolved at present.This New Moon also marks the beginning of Navarātri, the ‘nine nights’ celebrating Durgā’s battle with the demon Mahiṣāsura. Her eventual victory symbolises the awakening of consciousness and the triumph of awareness over ignorance.Refine what you can, release what you cannot control, and recognise that true clarity comes as much from stillness as from action.

The Moon is full at 9° Pisces at 17:49 BST on September 26, in Uttara Bhādrapada. Uttara Bhādrapada is associated with the “serpent of the deep”: an image of slow change beneath the surface. This may describe shifts within the psyche, but it also brings to mind changes in the oceans, including concerns about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Saturn returns to this lunar mansion in October, while Neptune continues its transit there. To me, the Saturn–Neptune conjunction here earlier this year marked a tipping point in the ocean temperatures. This Full Moon may help you recognise what is changing in your own life and what must give way. Pisces speaks of endings that make room for something else. Look at Pisces from both your rising sign and Moon sign. As the tides shift, something long buried may come into view. With Jupiter, ruler of Pisces, exalted and aspecting the Moon, there is an opportunity to see what is real more clearly, beyond fear (Saturn) or fantasy (Neptune).

In the latest episode of Maps of Consciousness, Kishori and I explore Maghā, Pūrva Phalgunī and Uttara Phalgunī, the three nakṣatras of sidereal Leo. We consider the journey from ancestral power and inherited authority to pleasure, creativity, and the commitment that sustains our relationships.

In this episode, I'm joined by Darinka Maja as we explore the volatile conjunctions of Mars, Jupiter and Ketu as they gather in Leo and eventually backtrack into Cancer. We consider what this unusual alignment could mean for each sidereal sign, as well as for conflict, politics, the economy and global security.The practice of backburning—deliberately burning the land ahead of an advancing fire—offers an important metaphor. Can a controlled crisis prevent something worse, or might an attempt to contain the flames cause them to spread? These transits suggest that actions intended to protect, correct or regain control could produce unforeseen consequences.

The Moon reaches the Sun’s degree on September 11 at 04:27 BST/ 23:27 EDT. This New Moon occurs in Pūrva Phalgunī, the lunar mansion ruled by Bhaga, the god of enjoyment and creativity. It is one of the zodiac’s most pleasurable and creative spaces. Those with the Moon here often delight in artistic expression, romance and pleasures of the bed. Procreation is itself a form of creativity, although this energy can find expression through many creative pursuits.Whatever Leo represents for you is where you’re likely to find greater enjoyment. Although the Sun and Moon have passed the South Node, some uncertainty may remain. Yet the Sun is now far enough beyond it to bring greater clarity and confidence. With Mercury and Venus strong in their own signs, and exalted Jupiter supporting this New Moon, this may be one of the most auspicious lunar months of 2026.However, this is the calm before the storm, both literally and figuratively. Make the most of it by planting seeds for a creative endeavour. This New Moon is more likely to inspire new ideas, especially with both Mercury and Jupiter exalted. Venus in Libra adds to the month’s potential rewards. Whatever you begin, however, keep Venus’ retrograde in October in mind. You may need to revisit your plans and reconsider where you compromised too much to get started.In the coming lunar month, creativity may mean tearing up the original plan and beginning again.