Pausha Purnima • Ardra Nakshatra. The Full Moon of January 2026 falls on Saturday, January 3rd and marks an important Purnima in Vedic astrology. This is the Full Moon of the lunar month Pausha, and the Moon is positioned in Ardra Nakshatra — a powerful and transformative lunar mansion.
This is not a gentle, dreamy Full Moon.
It is a Moon that asks for truth, release, and embodiment.
✨ The spiritual meaning of Pausha Purnima – full moon january 3rd 2026
Pausha is a winter month connected to stillness, discipline, and inner fire. In the Vedic tradition, Pausha Purnima is considered a sacred moment for:
- reflection and introspection
- emotional and energetic cleansing
- releasing what no longer supports your growth
- reconnecting with inner truth
It is a Full Moon that invites depth rather than distraction.
Ardra Nakshatra — the storm that cleanses
The Moon during this Full Moon is in Ardra Nakshatra, symbolized by a tear or a storm. Ardra is ruled by Rahu, bringing intensity, emotional honesty, and deep transformation.
Themes of Ardra include:
- emotional release
- breaking old patterns
- truth coming to the surface
- transformation through surrender
Ardra energy can feel raw, but its purpose is liberation. Like a thunderstorm, it clears the air so something new can emerge.
What you may feel during this Full Moon
- heightened emotions or sensitivity
- sudden insights or emotional breakthroughs
- a desire to speak truths you’ve been holding back
- clarity after emotional release
This Full Moon doesn’t ask you to “fix” yourself.
It asks you to feel.
Feminine Embodiment & the Full Moon
The energy of this Full Moon beautifully aligns with the essence of Feminine Embodiment — living from the wisdom of the body rather than the mind.
True embodiment is not about control or perfection.
It is about listening, allowing, and trusting the body’s intelligence.
In my book Feminine Embodiment, I guide you into this deeper connection with your body, your emotions, and your natural cycles. Ardra supports this journey by dissolving what is stuck — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
A gift to support your Full Moon journey
To support this powerful lunar moment, when you purchase Feminine Embodiment, you currently receive three free gifts:
🌕 A complete Full Moon Rite of the Womb ritual (worth €37,-)
— designed for emotional release and feminine surrender
🧘♀️ Moon Phase Yin Yoga eBook (worth €15,95)
— learn how to align yin yoga with the phases of the Moon
🌀 Yin & Fascia Masterclass (worth €35,-)
— explore how fascia holds emotion and how gentle movement supports release
These practices help you not only understand transformation — but truly embody it.
🕯 Full Moon ritual suggestion (Ardra Purnima)
On this Full Moon, take a quiet moment for yourself.
Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly and gently ask:
What wants to move through me that I’ve been holding onto for too long?
You don’t need to analyze the answer.
Feeling is enough.
🌙 In closing
The Full Moon in Ardra Nakshatra reminds us that feminine energy is not always soft and serene. Sometimes it is raw, honest, and deeply transformative.
If you feel called to experience this Full Moon not just mentally, but through your body, then Feminine Embodiment is your invitation.
✨ Your body already knows the way.
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