The New Moon occurs when the Moon aligns with the Sun at 20 degrees of sidereal Gemini, within the Punarvasu lunar mansion. Punarvasu spans Gemini and Cancer, symbolizing the need to connect the head and heart.

Punarvasu means 'light again' and is symbolized by an arrow returning to its quiver, indicating repeating patterns and directing our thoughts to truth. Punarvasu brings clarity after the mental turbulence of the previous Ārdrā. The storm clouds separate and the light of awareness dawns.

Punarvasu’s ruling deity is Aditi, the infinite goddess and mother of all creation, embodying order, cohesion, benevolence, purity, virtue, kindness, and forgiveness. A New Moon in Punarvasu leads to a deeper truth that connects us all.