Partial Lunar Eclipse: Seek Clarity, Count on your blessings and Move on!

Eclipses are a stirring energy that invite radical changes which we may not always be ready for. This Partial Lunar eclipse is the final one on the Aries-Libra axis and is likely to bring clarity related to all the changes that have happened since Rahu-Ketu entered this axis on 12^th April 2022.

This is the time to reflect on the learnings we got so far and ensure that we don’t repeat those same mistakes. It is an ideal period to count on our blessings and keep moving ahead.

Partial Lunar eclipse : Meaning, Date and time

Meaning: The Moons Encounter, with Earth’s Shadow.

Picture the moon as a sphere amidst the darkness of the night sky. Occasionally when our planet Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, it creates a shadow that falls upon the surface.

During an eclipse, only a section of the moon enters this shadow resulting in that part appearing darker. It's like a game of hide and seek, between the Moon and Earth’s shadow.

Date and time:

• The Partial Lunar Eclipse begins on the 28^th Oct 2023 at 23:31:48 (Pune , IST) & 18:01:48 UTC.

• Maximum Eclipse takes place on the 29^th Oct at 01:44:05 (Pune , IST) & on the 28^th Oct 20:14:05UTC.

• Eclipse ends on the 29^th Oct at 03:56:25 (Pune , IST) & on the 28^th Oct 22:26:25UTC.

This eclipse is visible in India. Hence the Sutak rituals are applicable, and astrologically, it is bound to impact all of us.

Note : To consider the accuracy of timings, have considered both the local panchang (almanac) as well as the timeanddate.com

Places where it is Visible:

Europe, Asia, Russia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica, India.

Planets involved and their positions

The last eclipse happening on the Aries-Libra axis is not an easy one. It will occur on the 29^th Oct 2023 at 10.51degrees in Ashwini nakshatra pada 4, involving Moon, Jupiter and Rahu (north node of the moon) on one side in Aries, while Mercury, Mars, Ketu and Sun on the other side in Libra.

Let’s look at their degrees and Nakshatra :

Note : At present Jupiter is retrograde in motion, Mars & Mercury are combust and in tight conjunction. Rahu is in gandanta and ready to transit in Pisces (Meena) on the 30^th Oct 2023 and Ketu in the Virgo (Kanya) sign.

Caution from the Astrological Significance :

• As Full Moon is getting eclipsed, we are likely to experience highs and lows on emotional front. Anything that is extreme isn’t advisable. So, take care of your emotions, and reactions. It is also time to take care of your home environment, your mother and your internal universe (your mind). Strictly avoid Milk and dairy products post sunset on the eclipse day.
• Anger, frustration, road rage would be at peak. Take care while driving. It is advisable to stay at home and avoid crowded places. On the other end, some may also experience extreme loneliness, depression or anxiety.
• There might be sudden theft or losses. Take care of your belongings and avoid rash decision-making.
• Be cautious during communication exchange, be it verbal or written. There are highest chances of misunderstanding which may lead to conflicts, arguments causing distress and leaving the relations sour.
• Be mindful during any online payment transactions. There are chances of technology issues or technological misuse.
• Don’t be a victim of rumour mongering.
• Avoid buying any new property, or getting into a new relationship or starting new ventures. Wait until the 15th Nov 2023, when the planets would be in much better position to make such life altering decisions.
• At mundane level, the situation of War is likely to escalate, creating an imbalance at the geo-political level.

General caution:

As the Lunar Eclipse is visible in India, the sutak (precuations) needs to be adhered:

General Caution:

• Avoid watching this with naked eye; it isn’t considered auspicious.

• Avoid cooking, eating or doing any important work during the eclipse time.

• Keep a Tulsi leaf in the water that you wish to drink during the time of eclipse.

• Mantra Chanting is highly advisable as the impact of it magnifies hundred times more during the time of eclipse .

Note : Chanting the mantra “Om Namah Shivay” is one of the powerful mantras to be chanted during this time to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

• Meditation is one of the best ways to keep yourself away from mindless thoughts.

• Avoid eating anything two hours before the start of the eclipse.

• Ladies who are pregnant should avoid going out during Chandra Grahan and stay inside.

• On Kojagiri Purnima/Sharad Purnima, people follow a tradition of celebrating this occasion by offering milk (cooked with different dry fruits and spices) to moon (the lunar energy) and then drinking it. It is considered highly auspicious to seek divinity of this full moon energy.

Since the moon is getting eclipsed, it is highly advisable to avoid this ritual.

Remedies :

• Avoid alcohol or any kinds of deep-fried foods or spicy foods since that can lead to risks of digestive issues.
• Worshipping Lord Shiva may be highly beneficial for you. A simple chant like “Om Namah Shivay” can help you be at ease.
• As the eclipse is happening on Saturday, one can chant the powerful Hanuman Chalisa to protect themselves.
• Chanting any mantra during this period augments the impacts exponentially. It is said that chanting can give 100 times more results than regular times. So, make the best use of this time.
• Meditation, Chakra dhyana could be highly experiential and deep if one practices the same during this period.

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|| Jai Shankar ||