Feb 23 — Mar 1, 2026

This is a week of building fire. Monday opens in Krittika, the star of the celestial flame, ruled by Agni himself. The Moon is at its first quarter threshold — half-lit, half in shadow — and what you commit to now will gather momentum through the days ahead. Krittika's fire is purifying, not destructive. It burns away what's ready to go.

From there, the Moon grounds itself in Rohini and Mrigashira — two Earth nakshatras that invite you to stabilize Tuesday and Wednesday. This is the time to tend what you've started, to give roots to the fire's spark. Rohini is the most fertile of all nakshatras; Mrigashira brings the curiosity of the wandering deer. Let yourself explore, but stay planted.

Thursday marks a shift into Water. Ardra brings Rudra's storm energy — expect emotional depth, possible intensity, and the kind of clarity that comes after rain. Friday lands on Ekadashi, one of the month's most spiritually potent days, with the Moon in Punarvasu (the star of renewal). If you're drawn to fasting or quieter practice, honor it. The building light supports inner work.

The weekend crescendos toward near-full illumination. Pushya on Saturday is considered the most auspicious nakshatra — anything nurtured here tends to flourish. By Sunday, Ashlesha wraps the week in serpent wisdom, asking you to trust what you cannot yet see. The Moon reaches 96% light, just shy of full. What was seeded at last week's Amavasya is almost ready to bloom.

Late winter Kapha meets building lunar fire this week. Use the heat to counter the season's heaviness — warming herbs, vigorous breath practices, movement that kindles agni. The elements themselves are guiding you: Fire to start, Earth to stabilize, Water to deepen.