Throughout the year, there numerous exquisite moments for spiritual seekers to engage in self-reflection and maintain their inner harmony.
These occasions serve as dedicated times for meditation, introspection, facilitating inward journeys, offering us the chance to recalibrate and reevaluate and ensuring we stay aligned with our spiritual path when necessary..
JANUARY
New Year - 01 Jan
The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
Full Moon - 02 / 03 Jan (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Swami Vivekananand Birthday - 09 Jan
Swami Vivekanand was an influential Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, and chief disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna. He played a pivotal role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
Shattila Ekadashi - 14 Jan
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Makara Sankranti - 14 Jan
There are twelve Sankranti days in a solar year, each marking the movement of the Sun between signs, and the transition from one Vedic month to the next. The Sun represents the king, the soul, the government, the ego, the personality, and the vital force within us. Sankranti days offer us a golden opportunity to plan for the Vedic month ahead. Out of all the Sankranti, Maka Sank Makar Sankranti is considered to be the most significant one.
Pongal - 14 Jan
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the animals that help contribute to a bountiful harvest.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 18 Jan
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Ratha Saptami - 25 Jan
A Hindu festival that falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month, Magha. Magha is the 11th month of the lunar calendar. It is a day to honor Vishnu, The Sustainer, in his Surya (Sun God) form. It also marks the birth of Surya so is celebrated as Surya Jayanti (the Sun God’s birthday).
Jaya Ekadashi - 08 Feb
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
FEBRUARY
Full Moon - 1 Feb (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Vijaya Ekadashi - 12 Feb
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Maha Shivratri - 15 Feb
Ratri means ‘night’ and also ‘to take refuge’. Shivratri is the night we take refuge in our spirit i.e., Shiva. It is the time to celebrate the soul or consciousness within.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 16 / 17 Feb
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Solar Eclipse - 17 Feb
Eclipses trigger personal and global events. As the Sun and Moon come into perfect alignment, the energy is strong and marks a powerful time for spiritual practices where we bring our attention from the outer world to our inner world. A Solar Eclipse both ends an old cycle and begins a new cycle for you, giving a dramatic ‘line in the sand’ moment, where you symbolically break with the past. A Solar Eclipse always happens during Amavasya (New Moon), when the Moon disappears in the sky.
Amalaki Ekadashi - 27 Feb
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Mercury Retrograde - 26 Feb - 21 Mar
Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine in the areas of our life ruled by that planet.
MARCH
Full Moon - 03 March (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Maha Lakshmi Jayanti - 03 March
The birth day of the Supreme Mother Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.
Lunar Eclipse - 03 March
Eclipses trigger personal and global events. As the Sun and Moon come into perfect alignment, the energy is strong and marks a powerful time for spiritual practices where we bring our attention from the outer world to our inner world. The Lunar Eclipse is a powerful time for meditation, contemplation, prayer, mantra chanting, Japa (mantra repetition) and other spiritual practices.
Holi - 03 / 04 March
The festival of colors that celebrates the arrival of Spring and the symbolic victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Papmochani Ekadashi - 14 / 15 March
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 18 / 19 March
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year - 19 March
This auspicious New Year celebration is associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the Universe. As it falls in the first Vedic month of Chaitra, at the onset of spring, it marks the start of a healthy and prosperous New Year. Ugadi is New Year’s Day celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka in India. Gudi Padwa is the Marathi New Year.
Spring Equinox - 20 March
The day the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north, marking the start of the Spring season in the northern hemisphere (and the start of Autumn in the southern hemisphere).
Ram Navami - 26 March
The birthday of Lord Rama, the 7th avatar of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver – a day to honor Lord Rama by reading sacred texts like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, and by reflecting on one’s dharmic (moral) state.
Kamada Ekadashi - 28 / 29 March
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
APRIL
Full Moon - 01 / 02 April (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Chaitra Purnima - 01 / 02 April
When the Sun is in an exalted position in the sign of Aries, and the Moon is aligned with the bright star Chaitra in the constellation of Libra, it is known as Chaitra Purnima. It is a particularly potent Purnima as it is the first Full Moon after the Hindu New Year.
Hanuman Jayanti - 01 / 02 April
The birthday of Lord Hanuman, which is celebrated during Chaitra Purnima. A great day to listen to the sacred chant, Hanuman Chalisa.
Varuthini Ekadashi - 13 April
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Solar New Year - 14 April
The day that the Sun enters the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. This day marks the beginning of the New Year in most Hindu solar calendars.
Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Vishu - 15 April
Marking the first day of the month of Vaisakh, this day is a celebration of spring harvest in Northern India, and is considered the date for the Indian Solar New Year.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 16 / 17 April
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Akshaya Tritiya - 19 April
One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar which is free from the difficult effects of planets in transit. In Sanskrit Akshaya means ‘never diminishing’, so any Meditation, Japa (mantra chanting), Yagya (Homas), Tarpan (Honoring your ancestors), Daan (donation) done on this day will have a long lasting benefit.
Mohini Ekadashi - 27 April
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
MAY
Full Moon - 1 May (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish
Buddha Purnima - 1 May
Lord Buddha’s anniversary of enlightenment – a day for purifying thoughts and actions, to ponder upon his teachings and for going deeper within through meditation.
Vaishakha Purnima - 1 May
This is the second Purnima (Full Moon) in the year according to Vedic lunar calendar. This day is also dedicated to Buddha’s birth and enlightenment.
Apara Ekadashi - 12 / 13 May
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 16 May
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Shani Jayanti - 16 May
The birthday of Lord Shani (Saturn) who is known for being just and strict when it comes to giving you the fruits of your past life karmas, be it good or bad.
Ganga Dussehra - 25 May
Considered as the day Goddess Ganga descended to Earth as the sacred River Ganges to help us achieve spiritual liberation and clear energetic blockages.
Full Moon - 30 / 31 May (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
JUNE
No Moon (Amavasya) - 14 June
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Summer Solstice - 21 June
A solstice is an astronomical event that happens two times a year when the Sun ‘stands still’. Summer solstice is the longest and Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of the two seasons. This day has a big role to play in birth charts and celestial shifts. (For those in the southern hemisphere today will be their winter solstice).
International Day of Yoga - 21 June
A day dedicated to the practice of yoga.
Gayatri Jayanti - 27 / 28 June
The birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas and consort of Brahma, the Creator.
Full Moon - 29 June (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Mercury Retrograde - 29 Jun - 24 Jul
Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine in the areas of our life ruled by that planet.
JULY
Yogini Ekadashi - 10 July
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 13 / 14 July
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Devshayani Ekadashi - 24 / 25 July
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Saturn Retrograde - 27 July - 11 Dec
Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine in the areas of our life ruled by that planet.
Full Moon - 29 July (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Veda Vyasa Jayanti - 29 July
The birth anniversary of Sage Veda Vyasa – the scribe of several fundamental Vedic texts, including Mahabharata – and a Full Moon (Purnima) day celebrated during the month of Ashadha, dedicated to all spiritual Masters who have shared their wisdom selflessly with the world.
Guru Purnima - 29 July
Guru = one who dispels darkness, Purnima = Full Moon. A day of gratitude and prayer for the Guru’s and teachers in our life. Also a day of self-gratitude, self-prayer and self-love, because the most beloved guru is the one that lives within you.
Shravan Month - 30 July
The Full Moon in this month happens in the nakshatra or lunar mansion called “Shravana” hence it is termed “Shravana”. The entire month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is filled with divine energy and bliss and it is best to turn our mind inward to experience the still, calm, magical vibration of the cosmos.
AUGUST
Kamika Ekadashi - 08/09 Aug
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 12 Aug
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Solar Eclipse - 12 Aug
Eclipses trigger personal and global events. As the Sun and Moon come into perfect alignment, the energy is strong and marks a powerful time for spiritual practices where we bring our attention from the outer world to our inner world. A Solar Eclipse both ends an old cycle and begins a new cycle for you, giving a dramatic ‘line in the sand’ moment, where you symbolically break with the past. A Solar Eclipse always happens during Amavasya (No Moon), when the Moon disappears in the sky.
Nag Panchami - 16 / 17 July
Naga Panchami is traditionally a day to honor Nagas – the mystical wise serpent creatures, as well as the transformational forces operating outside and within us, the most important of which is the Kundalini Shakti (coiled serpent) within us.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi - 23 Aug
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Full Moon - 27 / 28 (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Lunar Eclipse - 27 / 28 Aug
Eclipses trigger personal and global events. As the Sun and Moon come into perfect alignment, the energy is strong and marks a powerful time for spiritual practices where we bring our attention from the outer world to our inner world. The Lunar Eclipse is a powerful time for meditation, contemplation, prayer, mantra chanting, Japa (mantra repetition) and other spiritual practices.
SEPTEMBER
Janmashtami - 03 / 04 Sept
Janmashtami is the day when we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna signifies Ananda (bliss, pure happiness). We express any happiness by celebration. So Janmashtami is celebrating the birth of Bliss. It is the day when that (divine) joy became manifest.
Aja Ekadashi - 07 Sept
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 10 Sept
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Ganesh Chathurti - 14 Sept
Ganesh Chathurthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha – The Remover of obstacles. It is celebrated on Shukla Chathurthi (4th waxing moon) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
Parivartini Ekadashi - 22 Sept
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Autumn Equinox - 22 Sept
During the Autumn Equinox, the Sun is directly above the equator and day and night are of equal length. The northern and southern hemispheres get the same amount of rays.
Full Moon - 26 Sept (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Pitru Paksha 26 / 27 Sept - 10 Oct
Pitru Paksha also spelled as Pitri Paksha, Pitr Paksha (literally “fortnight of the ancestors”) is a 16–lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when people honor their ancestors with Shraddha or Tarpan.
OCTOBER
Gandhi Jayanti - 02 Oct
This day is celebrated annually in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Venus Retrograde - 03 Oct - 14 Nov
Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine in the areas of our life ruled by that planet.
Indira Ekadashi - 6 Oct
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
New Moon - 09 / 10 Oct (Amavasya)
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Sarva Pitru (Mahalaya) Amavasya - 09 / 10 Oct
Sarva Pitru Amavasya also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (Maha meaning large and laya meaning destruction), is the day that we honor our ancestors and perform rituals for them. It is a time dedicated to all departed souls and is the most important day of Pitru Paksha.
Maha Navratri - 11 Oct - 20 Oct
The main Navratri out of the four Navratri’s in the year. With a feeling of offering the past, present and future at the feet of the infinite power, we repose in ourselves – that is Navratri. A time for deep inner spiritual rest and for us to drop everything to go inward.
Durga Ashtami - 18 / 19 Oct
Durga Ashtami is one of the most important days to honor the powers of Goddess Durga. It falls on the 9th day of Maha Navratri, which celebrates the 9 forms of Goddess Durga, the mother of mankind.
Maha Navami - 19 Oct
Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navratri, when the Warrior Goddess Durga is honored. This is the final day of worship before Dussehra/Vijayadashami, the end of Navratri.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami - 20 Oct
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is a major Indian festival that culminates the 9 day period of Navratri. It is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama and also the killing of demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga. Largely, the day is celebrated to commemorate the prevalence of good over evil.
Papankusha Ekadashi - 21 / 22 Oct
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Mercury Retrograde - 24 Oct - 13 Nov
Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine in the areas of our life ruled by that planet.
Full Moon - 25 / 26 Oct (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Kartik Month - 26 / 27 Oct
Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Hindu calendar, from 18th October to 15th November and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer and personal practices.
NOVEMBER
Rama Ekadashi - 04 / 05 Nov
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Govatsa Dwadashi - 05 Nov
On this day cows and calves are honored and given wheat products. People who observe this festival abstain from eating wheat and dairy products during the day.
Dhanteras 06 Nov
On Dhanteras – the first day of Diwali, Festival of Lights – people clean and prepare their homes, and there is a custom to buy gold, silver or something metallic which is believed to bring good fortune. This day is the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, so people pray for good health. Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Good Fortune) is honored
Diwali - 08 Nov
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, honors the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance and the planetary positions on this day are deemed to be favorable.
Lakshmi Puja - 08 Nov
The New Moon (Amavasya) Day and the main celebration day of Diwali, considered to be the most auspicious day. A special Puja (ritual) takes place for Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Good Fortune) to seek her blessings for wealth and prosperity, and prayers are recited to invoke the deity. Lord Kuber (God of Material Wealth) is also honored.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 08 / 09 Nov
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Govardhan Puja - 09 / 10 Nov
On this day a specific Puja is done to commemorate the child form of Lord Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna rescued the villagers of Vrindavan from the wrath of Lord Indra (God of Rain) by lifting the Govardhan Hill and providing them with shelter. Many food offerings are prepared for the Puja.
Soorasamharam - 14 / 15 Nov
Soorasamharam, known as Shashti, marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. It is on this day that the Warrior God, Lord Kartikeya, defeated the demon Surapadman with his Vel (spear).
Devutthana Ekadashi - 20 Nov
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Tulasi Vivah - 21 Nov
Tulasi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to the Lord Vishnu, the Maintainer, or his Avatar Krishna.
Full Moon - 24 Nov (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
Kartik Purnima - 24 Nov
Full Moon in the month of Kartik is considered among the most auspicious in the year. It is celebrated for Lord Shiva, the all pervading divine consciousness, and his son Muruga. The lighting of lamps forms an integral ritual of this festival.
DECEMBER
Utpanna Ekadashi - 04 Dec
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
No Moon (Amavasya) - 08 Dec
A time to plant seeds for future growth. Journaling, meditating, quiet introspection and self care are all practices supported by the new moon’s tranquil energy.
Jupiter Retrograde - 12 / 13 Dec - 13 Apr 2027
Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine in the areas of our life ruled by that planet.
Mokshada Ekadashi - 19 / 20 Dec
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each moon phase, observed 24 times a year—26 in leap years. Traditionally a fasting day, it promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline by aligning with natural cycles of expansion and introspection.
Winter Solstice - 21 / 22 Dec
A solstice is an astronomical event that happens two times a year when the Sun ‘stands still’. Summer solstice is the longest and Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of the two seasons. This day has a big role to play in birth charts and celestial shifts. (For those in the southern hemisphere today will be their summer solstice).
Full Moon - 23 Dec (Purnima)
Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon’s light, to set up the right mindset and align yourself with what you want to accomplish.
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