Here is described a truly grandiose and rare astrological phenomenon — Guru Purnima (the first full moon after the summer solstice), amplified by the most powerful Parrivartana Yoga (exchange of signs) between the Moon in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Cancer (where it resides in the sign of its highest power — exaltation).
This moment marks the beginning of Dakshinayana — the movement of the Sun to the south, a time of deepening into spiritual practices, introspection, and contemplation. The entire planetary mandala (all grahas) is arranged into a sacred interconnection, where Jupiter acts as the principal benefactor, binding Mercury, Venus, Mars, the Sun, and Saturn into a single cosmic network.
Below is an authentic yet modernly adapted tantric ritual (sadhana) for the cleansing and charging of your amulet (mala beads, bracelet, or pendant).
Preparation for the Ritual
Time of practice: The evening before or directly on the night of the full moon, when the Moon rises above the horizon.
Place: A quiet room. Orient the altar toward the East (the direction of new beginnings) or North (the direction of the Guru’s blessing).
What you will need:
- Your amulet made of a natural material (stone, wood, metal, rudraksha seeds) — rinsed beforehand in clean water. Synthetic materials are unable to hold subtle energies.
- An altar: an image of the Guru, Shiva, Dakshinamurti, or simply a lit candle/lamp (dipa).
- Incense (sandalwood or jasmine is best).
- A glass of clean water and a little salt.
- Flowers (yellow or white) and an offering (fruits, nuts, or honey).
The Course of the Ritual (Kriya)
- Bhuta-Shuddhi (Purification of Space and Mind)
Sit before the altar in a comfortable position. Light the candle and incense. Take three deep breaths in and out. Sprinkle a few drops of salted water around yourself and onto the amulet, reciting:
Transliteration:
Om Apavitrah Pavitro Va Sarvavastham Gato’pi Va
Yah Smaret Pundarikaksham Sa Bahyabhyantarah Shuchih
«Om Apavitrah Pavitro Va Sarvavastham Gato’pi Va / Yah Smaret Pundarikaksham Sa Bahyabhyantarah Shuchih»
Text in Sanskrit:
ॐ अपवित्रः पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोऽपि वा ।
यः स्मरेत्पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाह्याभ्यन्तरः शुचिः ॥
Meaning and Application
The mantra affirms that sincere remembrance of God (in this case — Vishnu/Krishna) possesses absolute purifying power. It erases all physical and mental imperfections, reminding us that true purity originates from within.
You may use your own words, investing them with complete understanding and presence:
May all that is pure and impure in the universe be purified by the power of Divine Presence.
- Sankalpa (Formation of Intention)
Hold the amulet in your right hand, cover it with your left, and press it to your heart. Clearly and consciously pronounce the inner manifesto (Sankalpa).
Example of wording: «I, (your name), on this sacred full moon of Guru Purnima, under the blessing of Jupiter and the Moon, charge this amulet. May it become a conduit of supreme wisdom, protection, clarity of mind, and inner strength during Dakshinayana. May the guidance of the Supreme Guru be with me».
- Abhisheka and Tantric Activation (Action Around the Altar)
Place the amulet at the centre of the altar (on a small plate or beautiful cloth).
- Take a flower or a drop of clean water and touch the amulet, visualising how the silver light of the Moon from Sagittarius and the golden light of Jupiter from Cancer descend into it.
- Move the lit incense around the amulet 3 times clockwise (offering of the Air element).
- Move the candle flame around the amulet 3 times clockwise (offering of the Fire element).
- Mantra-Japa (Filling with Power)
For this unique combination of planets, the integration of Jupiter’s energies (Tattva of Wisdom) and the Moon’s energies (Tattva of Mind/Consciousness) is ideally suited. Use the Tantric Guru Mantra:
Om Gram Grim Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Meaning: Offering and salutation to the Supreme Guru (teacher, guide)
Transliteration: ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरुवे नमः / Om Gram Grim Graum Sah Gurave Namah
- Perform japa (repetition): 108 times (one round of mala beads, if you are not charging the beads themselves, or use other beads/a counter).
- Visualisation: Imagine the amulet beginning to pulsate with a soft yet powerful golden-white light. The entire force of the grahas involved in the yoga is transformed into protective and transformative energy within the object.
- Completion and Samarpanam
Place the amulet on yourself (put it around your neck or on your wrist). Bow your head before the altar as a sign of gratitude. Recite:
«Om Tat Sat. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti».
Leave the offerings (fruits) on the altar until morning; they may then be eaten as Prasad.
Summary of the Practice
- Essence: Using the unique resonance of the Moon and Jupiter to anchor higher planetary energies into a material object.
- Key points: Purification of the mind → Fixing of intention (Sankalpa) → Ritual offering of the elements → Recitation of the Tantric Guru Mantra (108 times) → Gratitude.
- Result: The amulet becomes an «anchor» which, in periods of depleted energy or doubt during the Sun’s southward movement, will return you to a state of centredness, wisdom, and connection with the Higher Self.
Sources and Literature
The material and structure of this ritual draw upon authoritative texts of the Tantra tradition and Vedic astrology (Jyotish):
- «Shri Vijnana Bhairava Tantra» — with regard to techniques of visualisation, working with the space of consciousness, and the elements (Bhuta-Shuddhi).
- «Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra» — the classical treatise on Jyotish, describing the results of Parrivartana Yoga (exchange of signs) and the influence of the grahas on the subtle body of a person.
- Works of Swami Satyananda Saraswati («Surya Namaskara», «Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha») — with regard to the adaptation of tantric rituals and the formation of Sankalpa for the modern person.
- «Mantra-Mahodadhi» (Mahidhara) — a medieval tantric compendium containing the rules for activating objects, offering of the elements, and the structures of bija mantras for the planets (grahas).
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