Jyeshtha Amavasya 2024: How It Will Shape Your Career and Relationships

On 6th June 2024, Jyeshtha Amavasya, also known as Darsha Amavasya or Vat Savitri Amavasya is being celebrated. Notably, Shani Jayanti also celebrated on the same date, making this day even more significant. This new moon is important in Hindu Vedic culture and astrology and is considered a very auspicious day.
Jyeshtha Amavasya is believed to possess immense spiritual significance.Today, any religious or spiritual practice is more effective and has a higher impact.
This Amavasya also marks the occasion of the sacred bond between the husband and wife. According to the legends, the pious wife Savitri reclaimed her husband Satyavan from Yama, the god of death, by her spiritual strength. Married women perform a Savitri vrat (fasting) and perform various rituals to ensure their husbands lead long and healthy lives.
For students, Jyeshtha Amavasya is an important day as it is considered to be the best time to start new classes, pay respect to the teachers, and take the oath of academic progress.
According to Vedic astrology, the new moon or Amavasya is considered a significant day that marks the beginning of a new phase in one’s life. The night of no moonlight is the final stage of one cycle, the beginning of the next cycle of growth. This highly charged metaphysical event is ideal for seeking higher knowledge, dispelling illusions, and sowing the seeds for future success and authority.
This Amavasya will fall on the Taurus sign as the Sun and Moon will be placed in this earthy sign. Let us understand the impact of Jyestha Amavasya on various aspects of our life.
The astrological forces of Jyeshtha Amavasya are quite favourable for boosting career and wealth. Under the rule of Indra, this lunar phase is favourable for career progression, social status, and financial growth.
It is believed that one can get amazing results by performing a simple Lakshmi puja on this day and thinking about career goals. Pray to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the deity that controls our jobs and money.
People struggling with work or financial problems can greatly benefit from giving as much as possible to Amavasya. Basic food items such as rice, pulses, and oil are encouraged to be distributed to needy families.
According to Vastu, placing salt lamps, green mats, or rangoli designs in the northeast ‘Ishaan’ corner, which is associated with career and income, can be beneficial. Chanting the powerful Lakshmi mantras or Jyeshtha Gayatri mantras is also deeply rewarding.
The story of Savitri and Satyavan, which is the central theme of Jyeshtha Amavasya, conveys a powerful message about love and marriage. For those who are in search of their perfect partner, this is the best time to perform pujas and pray to the Almighty to bless them with their soul mate.
Married couples can follow the Vat Savitri Vrat with the foot tying and massaging ritual to invoke the powers that help enhance love, respect, and longevity in marriage. The acts of affection between partners become more meaningful than they would be in other relationships.
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Issues that arise from egos or lack of proper communication in relationships could be solved by offering yellow chillies and til seeds to heal the wounds of separation.
Similar to relationships, Jyeshtha Amavasya also impacts the health and well-being of the family as a whole. A simple Griha Shanti Puja is a way of inviting divine grace for the well-being of all family members.
People suffering from chronic diseases or those who are undergoing treatment can reap many benefits by reciting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra on a daily basis during this period. If chanted regularly, this great and ultimate mantra helps in warding off diseases and ensuring good health.
From a healing point of view, Jyeshtha Amavasya is an excellent time to start Ayurvedic treatments, cleansing diets, or rigorous yoga practices, as cosmic energies enhance the healing effects.
Cultivating Tulsi (basil) plants at home and applying Chandan (sandalwood) tilak daily also helps create positive vibes for the family's well-being.
The propitious Jyeshtha Amavasya also offers a good chance to start new ventures for the betterment of life and spiritual growth. For learners and those searching for knowledge, this is the right time to start new classes or pledge to learn and gain knowledge from a guru. Putting the sacred sandalwood mark on the forehead before starting the studies is considered auspicious for better results.
People who are trapped in the cycle of limitations, problems, or lack of spiritual growth can find cosmic energies very helpful in their efforts to free themselves from negative patterns on the new moon day. By being honest and practising yoga, meditation, or reciting purifying mantras like the Gayatri or Hanuman Chalisa, one can expect a lot of growth in the next year.
From a manifestation point of view, Jyeshtha Amavasya is also considered to be an excellent time to plant the seeds of desire. For this, one has to perform certain rituals, such as writing down one’s desires on fresh yellow paper with a saffron pen.