Solar Eclipse – Its Effects and Remedies
A total solar eclipse with a magnitude of 1080 will be visible over the Southeast Asian and Western Pacific regions on July 22, 2009. A spectacular total eclipse that can last more than 6 minutes and 30 seconds, the longest in the brief 21st Century history. Generally speaking, a total eclipse occurs when the moon is exactly between the sun and the earth. The piece of land on which the moon’s shadow falls experiences an eclipse. During the eclipse, the Sun will look like a golden ring, a big one. The solar eclipse can have a significant impact on your life. The phenomenon, which takes place on New Moon or Amavasya Tithi, can change the entire course of your life.
At the time of the eclipse, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Ketu are conjunct in the watery sign of Cancer, indicating the possibility of an outbreak of waterborne disease resulting in substantial loss of life. The phenomenon can also cause serious damage to marine products. Some areas may experience cloud bursts resulting in excessive flooding and fatalities.
Eclipse time period H:M:S
Sparsh or the start 5:28:00
Madhya or the zenith 6:23:43
Moksha or the culmination 7:20:24
The effect of the eclipse will be felt from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday night. As this astral phenomenon is happening in Pushya Nakshatra. So those who have their natal moon in this nakshatra should take precautions. The signs likely to be affected by this eclipse are: Capricorn, Cancer and Leo.
Let’s break down the effect of the solar eclipse on various Sun signs.
1) Aris:
Since the eclipse occurs in your 4th house, you must be cautious in matters related to the land, the vehicle, etc.
Remedies:
* Aries must observe a partial fast every Sunday for 21 weeks and eat white food (kheer).
* You can also offer water, uncooked rice with a pinch of vermilion (Kumkum) to Sun while chanting the Gayatri Mantra.
2) Taurus:
Since the eclipse occurs in your Third House, it is advisable to stay still. It is not a good time for a Bull to start something new.
Remedies:
* Bullfighting must sing the following mantra:
|| Om Hrim Hrom Suryaya Namaha ||
* You can also recite or listen to the Harivansh path recitation.
3) Gemini:
Since the eclipse occurs in your second house, you must watch your language. Your speech can spoil your relationships with others. Also, spend the money wisely.
Remedies:
* Gemini should chant the following mantra:
|| Om Dhruni Suryaye Namah ||
* They can also offer prayers or water to a peepal tree.
4) Cancer:
As the eclipse occurs on your Ascendant, you may be prone to health-related problems.
Remedies:
* Cancers should chant the following mantras:
||Om Hram Hrim Hrom Sah Suryaya Namaha||
||Om Surya Namaha||
5) Lion:
Since the eclipse will occur in the 12th House, you may find yourself unnecessarily entangled in legal matters, such as a court case.
Remedies:
* Leos should chant the following mantra:
||Om Dhruni Suryaye Aadi Vyom||
* They can also recite
||Japakusuma Sankasham Kashyapeyam Mahadhyutim
Tamorim Sarvapaapaghanm Pranatosmi Divakaram||
6) Virgo:
As the eclipse occurs in your 11th house, profits may not come easily to you. Don’t worry, as this is reversible.
Resource:
* Virgos must get the ‘Aa Krishnen Vedokta Mantra’ recited by a Brahmin
7) Library:
Since the eclipse will occur in the 10th House, you may have a minor fight with your father. In addition, he may face problems with his superiors.
Resource:
* Libras must establish a ‘Surya Yantra’ and perform ablutions
8) Scorpio:
Since the eclipse will occur in the 9th House, luck will not be in your favor. But do not blame your fate as there are certain remedies through prayers.
Resource:
* Scorpios can wear a Garnet (Laldi) after following the advice of an astrologer.
9) Sagittarius:
Since the eclipse will occur in the 8th House, you may face a sudden financial crisis. So be careful during financial transactions.
Resource:
You can give away items that represent the Sun as alms. They are the following:
Wheat, ruby, jaggery, cow with calf, gold and copper
10) Capricorn:
As the eclipse occurs in your 7th house, you may find yourself at odds with your business partner and spouse.
Resource:
* Capricorns can minimize the effect of this eclipse by taking good care of their father, grandparents and elders.
11) Aquarium:
Since the eclipse occurs in your sixth house, your physical health may be affected. You may also face obstacles in professional life.
Resource:
* Aquarians should recite the ‘Surya Kavach’ strota or give alms to blind people.
12) Pisces:
As the eclipse will occur in the 5th House, students may suffer academically and those who trade in the stock market may face losses.
Resource:
* Pisces must recite the ‘Aditya Hridaya Stotra’
Solar eclipse is considered to be a good time to offer prayers, perform ‘Tarpana’, ‘Homa’, ‘Shraadha’ and obtain ‘Mantra Siddhi’.
You can offer in-kind or cash donations after the eclipse ends.
Jains can recite the following mantras:
||Om Hrim Padmaprabhu Namastubhyam Mamah Shanti Shanti||
||Sri Gautam Swami Namah||