New Moon in Krittika

by James Kelleher May 15, 2026

There will be a New Moon in Krittika Nakshatra on Saturday, May 16th at 1:01 p.m. PDT. A New Moon marks the beginning of a new lunar month, setting the tone for the trends and events that unfold until the next New Moon, which will occur in Mrigashirsha Nakshatra on June 14th at 7:54 p.m. PDT.

Krittika is symbolized by a sharp blade or razor, and its shakti is the “power to burn or purify.” Its deity is Agni, the god of fire, representing transformation, purification, and the ability to refine something through heat and intensity.

On the geopolitical level, this New Moon could coincide with a rise in aggression, conflict, and impulsive reactions. Since Krittika is connected with fire, and Mars is also moving through fiery Aries during this period, the lunar month that follows may bring events literally connected with fire, heat, explosions, military actions, weapons. Political leaders and nations may act more aggressively, with less patience and a greater tendency to react quickly rather than carefully think things through.

On the personal level, this can be a productive time for simplifying life, making firm decisions, and cutting away distractions or habits that drain energy. Krittika supports discipline, organization, and purification, making it favorable for improving health routines, cleaning, decluttering, and bringing greater focus into your life. It can also be a favorable period for working with teams or small groups toward practical goals, especially where clear direction and coordination are needed. This lunar month may also emphasize technology, tools, and technical skills, particularly in situations that require precision, refinement, or careful attention to detail. It can be a good time for polishing a presentation, refining a piece of writing, tuning an engine, editing a video, reorganizing a workspace, or bringing an unfinished project to a higher level of quality or technical perfection. The challenge is to avoid becoming overly critical, impatient, or reactive with yourself or others.

Krittika Nakshatra Mantra:

Om Agnaye Namaha