15/09/2026
It is Gaņeśa caturthī, the appearance day, or birthday of Lord Ganesha, the one with one tusk and a curved trunk. 🐘
He is the personification (or archetype) of wisdom and auspicious new beginnings in the Indo-Vedic culture.
He is the one evoked at the start of any spiritual practice and also the one placed at gates and entryways.
I have a soft spot for Gaņeśa, as he was the first deity/ archetype I really connected to. And no surprise here - it is through him that the gateways open to the Divine Mother, or to Șiva, or to any other deity. It is where the journey begins, and the solid ground that supports the journey.
Th celebration of Ganesha takes place over the next 10 days, and this might be your chance to contemplate where in your life wisdom, sweetness, or stability can be enhanced in order to remove any obstacles on your path.
Gaņeśa is also the ruler of Muladhara cakra and resides at the base of the spine. He is vitality and endurance, the strength of an elephant.
And, of course so, since we all need good vitality in order to cultivate and enhance all other energy layers - He is the doorway and the foundation.
Om Gaņ Gaņapataye Namaha 🐘
May your path be blessed by his protection and support 🙏