Month of the ECK-Vidya

month(s) of the ECK-Vidya These twelve periods of the ECK-Vidya wheel correspond to months of the year and signify major experiences Soul goes through in Its many incarnations.

The names and major experiences are as follows:

1. Astik (January), the step where Soul's primary search is for courage for all future incarnations
2. Uturat (February), the period which brings Soul great concern for love, companionship, and wealth
3. Garvata (March), the stage during which Soul is restless and has a great sense of urgency
4. Ebkia (April), the journey where Soul's primary search is for peace
5. Ralot (May), the phase where there is a need for the outward manifestation of Soul's inner search
6. Sahak (June), the era when Soul seeks a resting place where It can work out Its destiny in peace and quiet
7. Kamitoc (July), the stage where freedom comes through knowledge
8. Mokshove (August), the step which brings the translation of spiritual knowledge into great truths by Soul
9. Dzyani (September), the journey of high success, power, achievement, and splendor
10. Parinama (October), A quiet period in the journey of Soul, where It strives for the common good - not for glory, but for honor
11. Hortar (November), the era where Soul begins to seek liberation
12. Niyamg (December), the phase where loose ends of Soul's incarnations are gathered up