A total solar eclipse with a magnitude of 1,080 will be visible in the regions of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific on July 22, 2009. A spectacular total eclipse that can last more than 6 minutes and 30 seconds, the longest in the short history of the 21st century. Loosely speaking, a total eclipse occurs when the moon is exactly between the sun and the earth. The patch of land on which the moon’s shadow falls experiences an eclipse. During the eclipse, the Sun will look like a gold ring, a big one, mind you. 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 in conjunction in the water sign of Cancer, indicating the possibility of an outbreak of waterborne diseases resulting in substantial loss of life. The phenomenon can also cause serious damage to marine products. Some areas may experience cloudbursts leading to excessive flooding and fatalities.
Eclipse time frame H: M: S
Sparsh or the 5:28:00 start
Madhya or the zenith 6:23:43
Moksha or the culmination 7:20:24
The effect of the eclipse will be felt starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday night. How this astral phenomenon is occurring in the Pushya Nakshatra. So those who have their natal moon in this nakshatra should take precautions. The signs that are likely to be affected by this eclipse are: Capricorn, Cancer and Leo.
Let’s analyze the effect of the solar eclipse on various solar signs.
1) Aries:
As the eclipse occurs in your 4th house, you need to be careful in matters related to the earth, the vehicle, etc.
Remedies:
* Aries must observe a partial fast every Sunday for 21 weeks and eat white foods (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. This is not a good time for a Bull to start something new.
Remedies:
* Bullfighters must chant the following mantra:
|| Om Hrim Hrom Suryaya Namaha ||
* You can also recite or listen to the recitation of the Harivansh path.
3) Gemini:
As the eclipse occurs in your second house, you need to keep your language in mind. Your speech can spoil your relationships with others. Also, spend money wisely.
Remedies:
* Gemini must 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 in your Ascendant, you can be prone to health related issues.
Remedies:
* Cancerians should chant the following mantras:
|| Om Hram Hrim Hrom Sah Suryaya Namaha ||
|| Om Surya Namaha ||
5) Leo:
Since the eclipse will occur in the 12th House, you may be unnecessarily entangled in legal matters such as a court case.
Remedies:
* Leos must 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 hits your 11th house, the earnings may not come easily to you. Don’t worry as this is reversible.
Remedy:
* Virgos must obtain the ‘Aa Krishnen Vedokta Mantra’ recited by a Brahmin
7) Libra:
Since the eclipse will occur in the 10th House, you may have a little fight with your father. Also, you may have problems with your superiors.
Remedy:
* Libras must establish a ‘Surya Yantra’ and perform ablutions.
8) Scorpio:
Since the eclipse will occur in the Ninth House, luck will not be in your favor. But don’t blame your destiny as there are certain remedies through prayers.
Remedy:
* 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 be faced with a sudden financial crisis. So be careful during financial transactions.
Remedy:
You can gift items that represent the Sun as alms. They are as follows:
Wheat, ruby, jaggery, a cow with a 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.
Remedy:
* Capricorns can minimize the effect of this eclipse by taking good care of their father, grandparents and the elderly.
11) Aquarius:
As the eclipse occurs in your 6th house, your physical health may suffer. You can also face obstacles in professional life.
Remedy:
* Aquarians should recite the strota ‘Surya Kavach’ 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.
Remedy:
* Pisceans must recite the ‘Aditya Hridaya Stotra’
The 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 ||
|| Shri Gautam Swami Namah ||
