The next New Moon happens on November 9, 2026, at 07:02 am UTC, at 22°39′ Libra. Nakshatra is Vishakha, and Navamsha is Aries.

When we hear the word “wealth,” what comes to mind? Do we picture a bank account, or plenty of money in hand? Money is certainly part of it, and a fine house and other assets are wealth too. Some of us may think wealth is only something tangible, that is materially visible. 

But no matter how much wealth we have, can we really call ourselves happy if we can’t enjoy it? A book by a distinguished author describes a concept called “the five types of wealth.” The first is “financial” wealth, the easiest to see and measure. The second is “time” wealth, the time we are free to use as we choose. The third is “health” wealth, our physical and mental well-being and vitality. The fourth is “social” wealth, our relationships, which are said to be one of the biggest sources of human happiness. The fifth is “intellectual and spiritual” wealth, which includes our peace of mind and comes from our talents and experience.

If only one of these stands out, true enjoyment is not possible. Balance among all five is what matters. Let us use this New Moon to reflect on that balance. Om Shanti.