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Navratri Day 1 & Astrology: The Power of Maa Shailputri and the Moon’s Influence!

  • astro
  • April 2, 2025
  • 2 min read
The Awakening of Inner Strength and the Moon’s Alignment

As Navratri begins, the first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas, symbolizing divine strength, calmness, and stability. She rides a bull, holds a trident and a lotus, and governs the Muladhara (root) chakra, representing the foundation of spiritual awakening.

But here’s the celestial twist…

The first day of Navratri always starts with the Moon in a certain Nakshatra or zodiac condition depending on the Tithi and planetary placements — and that’s where astrology meets divinity.

Astrological Connection: The Power of Moon & Root Chakra

  • Shailputri is associated with the Moon, the planet that rules emotions, intuition, and mind.
    Day 1 becomes the perfect day to stabilize emotions and ground ourselves, just like the root chakra aims to do.
If the Moon is strong or exalted (like in Taurus), today’s energy enhances mental peace, motherly care, and spiritual grounding.

If the Moon is afflicted, one must offer white flowers or rice, or recite “Om Shailputryai Namah” for emotional balance.

  • According to your Moon sign, Day 1 can also indicate how grounded or scattered your emotional energies are for the upcoming days of Navratri.

Observance Tip

  • Light a ghee lamp in the northeast direction, chant 108 times the mantra of Maa Shailputri.

  • Offer cow’s milk, white flowers, or banana to balance lunar imbalances in the natal chart.

This day is not just a ritual, it’s a psychological and cosmic reset — the Moon and Maa Shailputri align to help you release fear, connect to your roots, and awaken strength within.

Dr. A. Shanker
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