Blue Moon in Shatabhisha Nakshatra Dates: August 30th/31st
Shatabhisha Nakshatra translates to ‘100 physicians or healers’. Its symbol is a circle of 100 stars. Shatabhisha falls under Aquarius (the water-bearer) which signifies nurturing and community.
Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, the ruling planet of karma, discipline, balance and justice. The ruling planet of this Nakshatra is Rahu, which signifies ‘Maya’ or illusions. It symbolises what one is destined to chase after endlessly in this lifetime. Both Saturn and Rahu are strongly connected with our life, as both karma and destiny come into play.
What can we do?
There is a lot that one can learn from the positive and negative aspects of Shatabhisha.
Positively, Shatabhisha can be clever, perceptive, truthful, bold and artistic.
Negatively, Shatabhisha can be secretive, lonely, argumentative, unstable and mentally caged.
This Blue Moon asks us to perceive the truth, even if it is not what one had planned or wanted. Find the courage to let go of relationships and jobs that cage us or bring out the ugly side, even if the process is emotionally tough. Sometimes it is a matter of habit and being used to something, despite it being bad for us or preventing us from growing further. Shatabhisha asks us to dig deep and strip away all illusions about ourselves, other people or the situations around us. If you cannot be your most authentic self and if your goals no longer align with the person in front or the organisation you work at, it is time to pull the plug.
This Blue Moon also asks us to search within and then gravitate towards what nurtures us and stimulates us. Find your tribe. You do not have to feel alone and go into a deeper shell of solitude and possible depression. Open up to people who care. It can feel like nobody cares but that is an illusion our mind tries to give us, when we are low. There is always one person who will care, even if that care comes from the most unexpected source. Shatabhisha symbolises 100 healers. We can support each other and heal together because collectively we are much more powerful, than when we stand alone.