Align your life with the phases of the moon.  
The fortnight between the new moon and the full moon is the realm of the Red Goddess Lalitha - "She who plays".  This is a time of great manifestation. Harmonize with the moon by being aware of the energy of each lunar phase and taking the moon into consideration when you plan your day.

Lalitha has fifteen variations of herself who in turn are also moon goddesses, they are called Nityas (Sanskrit for Eternities). Lalitha’s Nityas are associated with the waxing moon, which is the new moon and the next fourteen days. 

New Moon: Kameshvari is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Desire. New moons are symbolic of new beginnings, a fresh start, and rebirth.

New Moon + 1 Day: Bhagamalini is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of the Flowering Yoni. Be generous with others and yourself. Everything you do will come back to you multiplied. Avoid anger and greed. This is a time for germinating ideas.

New Moon + 2 Days: Nityaklinna is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Wetness. This moon the energy, strength and power you need to germinate your ideas, plans, and dreams. Focus on what you want to deepen and grow

New Moon + 3 Days: Bherunda is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Ferocity. This evening is best spent in solitude. Take time to seriously think over what is toxic in your life and needs purification. Chanting mantras, singing songs or praying aloud will further tonight's self-exploration.

New Moon + 4 Days: Vahnivasini is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Fire. This is the evening to defend principles, beliefs and ideals. Focus on actualizing your plans and achieving goals. Set your mind-heart and heart-mind on your aims and desires.

New Moon + 5 Days: Vajreshwari is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of the Thunderbolt. Tonight is the perfect time to resolve conflicts and overcome differences. This evening everything we say and wish for ourselves and others has the potential to become real.

New Moon + 6 Days: Tvarita is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Swiftness. Tonight is the perfect time to overcome conflicts and resolve differences. This evening everything we say and wish for ourselves and others was the potential to become real.

New Moon + 7 Days: Shivaduti is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the NItya of Communication. Tonight is a time of great growth. Exert your maximum effort to achieve your goals even if you encounter resistance. Know that when moving forward you may encounter struggle for the old will rarely yield gracefully to the new. Do what you love anyway!

New Moon + 8 Days: Kulasundari is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Inner Knowing. Take some time to review your life. Let go of unnecessary commitments and relationships. Invite in people and activities that bring you joy.

New Moon + 9 Days: Nitya is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Internal Presence. This moon is about facing challenges, making decisions, and taking action. Do something today to realize your wishes and dreams!

New Moon + 10 Days: Nilapataka is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Celestial Power. Tonight is the most powerful evening of the lunar cycle. Pay attention while performing all endeavors. Anything you start today must also be completed. Be careful not to overload yourself with activities.

New Moon + 11 Days: Vijaya is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Victory. The gibbous moon is a time to refine, rephrase, adjust or edit your intentions. Don't worry, realizing your limitations or changing your mind can be a good thing.

New Moon + 12: Sarvamangala is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Good Fortune. Tonight the moon is almost but not yet full. This evening you will experience harmony, good fortune and success in all areas of life.

New Moon + 13: Jvamalini is tonight's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Good Fortune. This is one of the most powerful nights in the lunar cycle. It is the evening of light, life and rebirth. The time has come to take decisive action, embark on new ventures, and commence spiritual quests. Success is assured in all endeavors!

New Moon + 14 Days (doesn't happen every month): Chitra is this evening's Lunar Goddess. She is the Nitya of Illumination. Tonight the moon is at its maximum power. This is an ideal evening for creation and manifestation. Remember to take some time for meditation or quiet reflection to connect to the full moon's transformative energy.

Lalitha Nitya Mantras
vocals by Nya Patrinos
​music by Larry Marx

Lalitha Nitya Affirmations
vocals and lyrics by Nya Patrinos
music by Larry Marx

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​SPEAKING OF THE LUNAR NITYAS

Talk on Vahnivasini

filmed and edited by Lois Moses
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Vahnivasini Mantra
Om Vahnivasinyai Namaha
vocals by Nya Patrinos
filmed and edited by Lois Moses

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108 Names of Lalita
It is a wonderful practice to recite the Shree Lalita Ashtothara Namavali on the Full Moon.

1. I honor the Divine Mother, Mother to us all,  by chanting her 108 names
2. She is the divine force in everything.
3. She is praised by everyone.
4. She helps us more forward both spiritually and materially.
5. She delights in true devotion.
6. She dispels all fear.
7. She destroys mental confusion.
8. She removes pride.
9. She dissipates illusion.
10.  She takes away self-centeredness.
11. She roots out sinful tendencies.
12. She eases our anger.
13. She eradicates greed.
14. She erases all doubt.
15. She frees us from the endless cycle of birth and death.
16.  She eliminates the fear of death
17. She is always accessible.
18. She extinguishes sorrow.
19.  She bestows happiness.
20. She is always kind.
21. She banishes evil.
22. She is freedom.
23. She is omniscient.
24. She has no equal or superior.
25. She is the essence of all mantras.
26. She is the soul of all yantras.
27. She is the embodiment of all tantras.
28. She is the wealth of the universe.
29. She destroys wickedness.
30. She is all that is beautiful.
31. She is the great ruling queen of the infinite.
32. She is daughter of mountains.
33. She is the cause of creation.
34. She offers protection to all.
35. She is indestructible.
36. She reduces everything to its essence
37. She orders the universe.
38. She generates all beings and all forms.
39. She unites everyone and everything.
40.  She created the Vedas.
41.  She is abundance
42.   She slays all evil
43.  She is the ocean of compassion.
44. She the subject of all scripture.
45. She inspires right action
46. She bestows her grace immediately.
47. She offers pleasure.
48. She is beloved by the righteous
49. She is honored by the virtuous.
50. She is the Gayatri Mantra.
51. She is boundless glory
52. She is happiness.
53. She is all that is holy.
54. She liberates the Jiva from the bondage of Samsara.
55. She cures all ills.
56. She wards off death.
57. She destroys the callous tendencies of our age.
58. She is eternal contentment.
59. She is loving kindness.
60. She lives in the hearts of her devotees.
61. She eradicates obstacles.
62. She is the great guru.
63. She is the source of speech.
64. She is the state of absolute bliss.
65. She is beloved in all three worlds
66. She presides over language.
67. She is the giver of supreme knowledge
68. She is honored in all sacred texts
69. She is yoga.
70. She has no opposite.
71. She is beyond the dual and nondual.
72. She is the supplier of nourishment.
73. She is the generous giver of everything.
74. She is all words.
75. She is worshipped easily.
76. She is cosmic consciousness.
77. She is beyond dominion.
78. She fulfills all desires.
79. She is the absolute.
80. She is creativity
81. She is the great teacher.
82. She is worshipped by those on the spiritual path
83. She joyfully answers to all her many names.
84. She is the center of the changing universe.
85. She is the eternal bliss of moksa.
86. She is the breaker of bondage.
87. She is Inner Ruler of all Beings.
88. She offers peace and rest.
89. She is lauded in the Upanishads.
90. She delights in taking various forms.
91. She dispels the darkness of ignorance
92. She is timeless
93. She is easily pleased.
94. She is the great rescuer
95. She is prosperity.
96. She is Tat and Tvam in the great Vedic sentence Tat Tvam Asi
97. She wards off all dangers.
98. She is sweetness.
99. She is always satisfied.
100. She inspires righteousness.
101. She is eternally making love.
102. She is pleased when women are respected.
103. She gifts us whatever we desire.
104. She is unconditional grace.
105. She is the dispeller the darkness.
106. She is understood by all.
107. She is the law of the universe.
108. I honor Her, as Lalitambika. Lalita, the one who plays the game of the universe. Ambika, the mother of all.