July 10 Full Moon (Guru Purnima) in Purva Ashadha: Cleanse, Commit, Begin Again
- Pamela McDonough
- Jul 9
- 11 min read
In this edition: Full Moon Insights & Rising Sign Guide
🔮 Full Moon Insights: The Full Moon in Purva Ashada invites truth-telling, emotional purification, and spiritual conviction.
🌟 Rising Sign Guide: Explore how this Full Moon illuminates growth through challenge, especially in the life areas ruled by Sagittarius. Learn where purification—not closure—may serve your evolution.
✨ A Message from Pamela
The Full Moon peaks July 10 at 1:36 PM PT, and the hours the Moon spends in Purva Ashadha nakshatra leading up to the peak are key. Purva Ashada is not ideal for closure or endings. The fierce quality of this nakshatra and its power lies in purification and the ability to prevail in challenging circumstances. If you're planning ritual or reflection, consider doing so before the Full Moon is exact, while the Moon is still waxing and the energy supports clarity and inner realignment.
Let this be a time to name what you stand for, reaffirm your deeper convictions, and release what clouds your emotional and spiritual vitality.
This Full Moon also marks Guru Purnima — the sacred day in the Vedic calendar devoted to honoring our teachers and spiritual guides. It’s a time to express gratitude for the wisdom that has shaped your path, and to recommit to the practices and principles that align you with truth. Whether your guru is a person, a lineage, or your own inner knowing, take a moment to reflect on what you’ve learned — and how you can embody that wisdom moving forward.
Some traditions regard Guru Purnima’s Full Moon as so energetically potent that it’s best observed inwardly rather than visually. If you’re feeling especially sensitive, avoid looking directly at the Moon on this final day of the waxing Moon, and instead turn your focus toward the light within — through mantra, meditation, or silent gratitude.
Gratitude to the many teachers who have lit my path,
Pamela
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Lunar Lowdown: Purva Ashadha’s Fierce and Cleansing Full Moon
Full Moon Snapshot: Your Lunar Coordinates
Date & Time: July 10, 2025 – 1:36 PM (Pacific Time)
Sign & Degree: 24°37’ Sidereal Sagittarius
Nakshatra: Purva Ashada – “The Invincible Star,” Star of Purification
Deity: Apah – The Cosmic Waters, Goddess of Purification and Emotional Power
Symbol: Elephant’s Tusk, Winnowing Basket or Fan
Shakti: The Power to Energize
Ruling Planet: Venus
Aspects to the Full Moon: Saturn and Neptune (10th aspect from Pisces), Opposition from Jupiter (in Gemini) with Sun
Purification Through Conviction
This Full Moon lights up already fiery Sagittarius, radiating its light and energy through the fierce and purifying lens of Purva Ashada nakshatra. Known as "the Invincible Star," this lunar mansion doesn't encourage the typical release we associate with Full Moons. Instead, it supports cleansing and renewal, and having the courage to stand up for what we believe. It's a time to call on your inner fire and make declarations rooted in spiritual clarity.
Purva Ashada also carries a subtle power to inspire — if you stand in your truth, you might become a catalyst for others to do the same.
As the Moon reaches its brightest phase, Saturn is nearly stationary, preparing to turn retrograde on July 12. Saturn's steady presence will be especially strong with this Full Moon, bringing structure and emotional maturity to your process. This is particularly true if you're sorting through physical or emotional clutter. Take this opportunity to clear out what no longer supports your integrity, whether that's broken objects, outdated stories, or limiting beliefs. Let the luminous flow of divine truth cleanse and uplift your path.
Release & Recharge:
Before the Full Moon is exact, take time to cleanse your space — physically or energetically. A salt bath, burning dried herbs, or even clearing a closet can help symbolically release what’s stagnant. Pair this with conscious breathing or mantra to re-energize from the inside out.
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Timing and Mantras for Guru Purnima
Happy Guru Purnima and the Full Moon of July!
July 9: Purnima Tithi Begins - 01:06 PM Pacific Time
July 10: Purnima Tithi Ends - 01:36 PM Pacific Time
You can chant a mantra on the full Moon Day to honor your teachers and the light of the Guru within:
Guru Mantra
Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara, Guru Sakshat Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah. (The guru is Brahma (the creator), the guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the guru is Maheshwara/Shiva (the destroyer), the guru is the Self-revealing limitless Brahman. Salutations to that revered guru.)
Guru = Dispeller of Darkness; Gu=Darkness, Ru=Remover
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
This is a widely chanted mantra for Lord Vishnu. Since Guru Purnima falls on Ashadha Purnima, a day that holds special significance for Lord Vishnu worship (including the observance of Gopadam Vrat), this mantra is considered especially auspicious to chant alongside other traditional practices honoring gurus and spiritual teachers.
As you walk with the Guru within, you walk in the light of truth — away from the shadows of ignorance and into the clarity of awakened experience.
Navigating the Shifting Tides: Major Planetary Moves July 2025
Discover more about other significant planetary movements in my free July Vedic astrology guide on Substack!
Full Moon in Purva Ashadha Nakshatra: Your Rising Sign Guide
To experience the most accurate insights, use your Vedic rising sign rather than your Sun sign. Haven't discovered your Vedic rising sign yet? Calculate your free Vedic Birth Chart to unlock these powerful New and Full Moon guides.
Here’s how the Full Moon in Purva Ashadha may unfold for each rising sign. Please remember that your individual birth chart will add a lot of nuance to your Full Moon experience!
Note: If you are in the planetary period (Vimshottari Dasha) or sub-periods of Moon or Venus, this Full Moon will hold even greater significance for you!
♈ Aries (Meṣa): Faith Under Fire
This Full Moon shines a light on your relationship with both faith and purpose. Purva Ashada's fierce idealism is asking you to get clear about what you believe in — and more importantly, why. You might feel a strong pull to speak up, teach, or realign with a guiding principle that feels more true to who you are right now. Saturn's steady presence with this Full Moon brings a grounded, even somber influence. You may sense quiet pressure to release inherited ancestral or childhood stories that are not useful, or to face where avoidance has been blocking your deeper growth. The weight you feel isn't meant to stifle — it's here to help you focus. Jupiter's influence lends subtle support. Insight might come through a meaningful conversation or a powerful piece of writing or journaling. Trust the small sparks.
Reflection: Where have my beliefs become too rigid and where are they ready to evolve into something more personal, alive, and true?
♊ Gemini (Mithuna): Mirror, Mirror
This Full Moon illuminates your 7th house of partnerships, bringing relationships into sharp focus. Purva Ashada's purifying fire won't let you ignore what's been brewing beneath the surface with significant others — romantic partners, business collaborators, or even frenemies! The question isn't whether your relationships are perfect, but whether they're authentic and aligned with who you're becoming. With Jupiter currently in your sign, you might be outgrowing certain dynamics or finding that your expanded perspective no longer fits old partnership patterns. Saturn's influence adds weight to commitment decisions, but this isn't about dramatic exits, but about honest conversations and mature boundary-setting. Some relationships may need to evolve, others might need to end, and new ones could emerge that better match your current truth.
Reflection: What do my closest relationships mirror back to me about my own growth — and where do I need more authenticity in how I show up with others?
♉ Taurus (Vṛṣabha): Relationship Reckoning
The hidden layers of partnerships, including joint assets and debts are up for review at this Full Moon. Whether romantic or business-related, Purva Ashada demands purification of anything that has been swept under the rug. It might be time to face difficult truths about shared responsibilities, unspoken resentments, or old agreements that no longer serve you. With Saturn in the Full Moon mix, the weight of karmic obligations feels very real. You may have additional responsibilities in partnership obligations, or it might be time to finally set clear boundaries around what's truly yours versus what you've absorbed from others. Jupiter's influence can help, but don't expect it to remove the emotional work.
Reflection: What shared burden or emotional debt am I ready to release so I can move forward with integrity and freedom?
♋ Cancer (Karka): Heart on the Line
With the Moon as your ruling planet, the Full Moon reflects your innermost self. There's nowhere to hide from what's been brewing beneath the surface. This Full Moon in Purva Ashada is targeting your relationship to daily routines, well-being, and self-discipline. What have you been avoiding in your day-to-day that's now demanding your attention? The call isn't to push harder, but to purify. Saturn supports your efforts with discipline and structure. This is a moment to realign with your guiding principles, not just philosophically, but practically. What you do every day is a reflection of what you believe. Jupiter's influence offers subtle encouragement: trust that spiritual practices, nature, or time alone can help you return to center.
Reflection: Where have I neglected my own well-being and what daily rituals or choices can restore clarity and self-respect?
♌ Leo (Siṃha): Homecoming or Holding Back?
The Purva Ashada Full Moon carries a fierce cosmic current! One that won't let you gloss over emotional truths, especially in romance, creativity, or your relationship with children. What feels nourishing and life-affirming… and what feels performative or exhausting? Saturn's glance to the Full Moon brings emotional gravity. There might be karmic lessons tied to how you give and receive affection, or you might be feeling the pressure to mature in how you share your creative gifts. If fears around vulnerability or failure surface, don't turn away. This is the moment to get honest about what kind of validation you actually need. Jupiter's support might come through mentorship, healing work, or simply giving yourself permission to experiment again — but from a place of inner alignment, not external approval.
Reflection: Where have I been craving recognition and what would it feel like to create or love simply because it's true to me?
♍ Virgo (Kanyā): The Boundary Between Service and Sacrifice
This Full Moon lands in your 4th house, illuminating your emotional foundations and sense of inner safety. Purva Ashada nakshatra's fierce and purifying waters won't allow you to stay passive in the face of issues that have been eroding your peace. Saturn's influence to the Moon from Pisces can bring up responsibilities to partnerships that might have begun to feel heavy — or reveal patterns of emotional over-functioning. Have you confused supporting others with self-neglect? Jupiter might show you another way forward: one rooted in clearer communication, honest boundary-setting, and a willingness to redefine what home and security mean on your own terms.
Reflection: What am I ready to release in my emotional or home life so I can reclaim deeper peace and a sense of belonging?
♎ Libra (Tulā): Truth-Telling Time
Courage, siblings and written communication is illuminated by the Purva Ashada idealistic and fiery Full Moon. It might feel impossible to hold back what's been simmering beneath the surface right now. But clarity doesn't require combat. Saturn adds weight to your words: choose them with care and conviction, especially if you've been tolerating a dynamic that's draining you. Jupiter's support might come through finding your authentic voice or the courage to speak up in your close community, but don't expect a quick resolution. Let this be about integrity, not instant gratification.
Reflection: Where have I been silencing my truth, and how can I speak from conviction versus resentment?
♏ Scorpio (Vṛścika): Soul Value Check
Now is the time to examine your relationship with value, both material and spiritual. Purva Ashada's cleansing energy demands alignment between what you value and how you live. Are you investing your time, energy, and money in ways that reflect your deeper convictions? Saturn's influence can bring discipline around long-standing patterns of scarcity or over-responsibility, especially in family or emotional ties. Jupiter invites you to look at the bigger picture. Your values are evolving and that's a good thing!
Reflection: What outdated belief or obligation around money or self-worth am I ready to let go of?
♐ Sagittarius (Dhanu): Identity Purification
This Full Moon is in your first house, which is the only Full Moon in Sagittarius for the year. This makes it a very personal lunation. Purva Ashada is calling for fierce self-honesty. Who are you when the filters drop? What personal narratives about yourself are you holding onto that are no longer valid? With Saturn's intense gaze to your first house through early 2028, the weight of old emotional habits might feel heavier than usual. Saturn is inviting you to stand in your truth, even if it shakes your foundation a bit. Jupiter's support can clarity through someone your partner's perspective. Listen with discernment.
Reflection: What personal narrative have I outgrown and what deeper truth am I prepared to embrace?
♑ Capricorn (Makara): Spiritual Detox
The Purva Ashadha nakshatra Full Moon runs deep. This is an open door to healing what's been hidden in the sun-conscious mind. Purva Ashada doesn't allow us to look away from hard truths. Saturn's steadying presence in your 3rd house and to the Full Moon suggests that the most important conversations right now might be internal. Journaling, meditation, dream analysis or solitude could bring profound insight. Jupiter brings insights about what might need to be surrendered to regain your vitality.
Reflection: What emotional or spiritual pattern has quietly run its course — and what would it feel like to release it with grace?
♒ Aquarius (Kumbha): Friendship and Idealism
The realm of financial gains from career, broad social networks, and community are up for review during this Full Moon. Purva Ashada's purification asks: are the people around you aligned with your evolving ideals? Saturn's influence can bring tension between loyalty and authenticity to the surface — especially if you've been compromising your values for comfort or security. Jupiter might point to a new circle, vision, or collaboration more in tune with your current beliefs. Don't cling to outdated affiliations out of obligation.
Reflection: What collective vision am I ready to stand for — and what connections need to shift to support that?
♓ Pisces (Mīna): Sacred Responsibility
Career and public life come into focus as this Full Moon rises in your 10th house. But Purva Ashada doesn't care about empty success. It's asking you to look at what you're building — and whether it reflects your soul's deepest desires. Saturn's influence adds pressure to lead with integrity, not ambition. You might feel called to purge roles or projects that no longer fit who you're becoming. Jupiter's insight might help you see the big picture and remind you that every choice now shapes your legacy.
Reflection: What role or responsibility am I ready to release so I can step into a more authentic form of leadership?
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