The 29.5-Day Lunar Cycle & Vedic Tithis
A synodic lunar month averages 29.530588 days, spanning from one New Moon (Amavasya) to the next. In the Vedic calendar, each lunar month is divided into two fortnights (Pakshas): Shukla Paksha (the bright, waxing half) and Krishna Paksha (the dark, waning half), comprising 15 Tithis each.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the 8 primary Moon Phases? ▼
The 8 phases are: 1. New Moon (Amavasya, 0% lit), 2. Waxing Crescent, 3. First Quarter (Half Moon), 4. Waxing Gibbous, 5. Full Moon (Purnima, 100% lit), 6. Waning Gibbous, 7. Last Quarter, and 8. Waning Crescent.
What does being born under a Full Moon (Purnima) mean? ▼
A Full Moon birth indicates a powerful Sun-Moon opposition, representing high charisma, intense emotional magnetism, expressive creative brilliance, and strong public visibility.
What does being born under a New Moon (Amavasya) signify? ▼
A New Moon birth indicates Sun-Moon conjunction (deep integration of ego and subconscious). It signifies quiet self-sufficiency, deep intuition, internalized wisdom, and the ability to pioneer new beginnings.