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What is Lagna ?
Ascendent is basically a Zodiac Sign which rises on the horizon, during the time of your birth and in that geographical position

New Moon in Pūrva Phalgunī

PLEASURE AS SACRED EXPERIENCE 🌸

September 10, 2026
Sidereal: Leo ~25°
Nakṣatra: Pūrva Phalgunī
Pada: 4
Nakṣatra lord: Venus (Śukra)
Deity: Bhaga - lord of enjoyment, fortune, prosperity and marital happiness
Symbol: the front legs of a bed/couch or hammock

In Vedic tradition there are 4 equally important pillars of life

• Dharma - Purpose
• Artha - Resources ( necessary to fulfil this purpose )
• Kama - Pleasure
• Moksha - Transformation

Pūrva Phalgunī is fundamentally about pleasure, creativity, attraction, rest, sensuality, celebration and the enjoyment of life.

It is one of the nakṣatras where the question isn't simply:
"What should I accomplish?"

but rather:

"What kind of life is actually worth enjoying?"

The New Moon makes this especially introspective: rather than immediately pursuing pleasure, it can be a moment to redefine what pleasure, love, creativity and abundance mean for you

And there is another detail this year:

The New Moon occurs at approximately 25° Leo, which places it in the last portion of Pūrva Phalgunī.

So it’s less about starting something completely new, but more about:

What old pattern around pleasure, love, creativity, recognition or desire am I ready to leave behind - and what do I actually want to cultivate instead?

There is also an interesting background: the Moon passes through the recent eclipse zone on September 9, immediately before the New Moon.
That gives the lunation a somewhat liminal / transitional quality.

🪷 Pūrva Phalgunī + Venus

Because Pūrva Phalgunī is ruled by Venus, themes can include:

•love and relationships
•sexuality and intimacy
•artistic creativity
•music, beauty and aesthetics
•pleasure and sensual experience
•hospitality and celebration
•wealth and material enjoyment
•rest and regeneration
•attracting rather than forcing
•learning how to receive

And Bhaga is particularly interesting:
he represents the portion of prosperity or enjoyment that belongs to us.

So one beautiful intention for this New Moon could be:

"I allow myself to receive the fruits of what I have cultivated."

Not more achievement. Not more effort.
But receiving, enjoying and sharing what has already become possible.

Traditionally on occasion sharing music, which makes me feel good now 🌚🌚🌚

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