Eclipse 2020
Eclipse is a celestial phenomenon regarded by both Science and Astrology, where the planetary movements impact the nature as well as the lives of natives respectively. Eclipses are dramatic “wild cards” in our horoscopes. They are some of the most dramatic tools that the universe uses to get us to pay attention to areas in our life that need to change. They uproot us, surprise us, and get us moving. They shake us out of our feelings of compliancy so that we can move from one level of maturity to another, to a higher plane, and they work very rapidly.
Eclipses generally occur 4 to 6 times in a year, and many individuals feel anxious during the eclipse period. Although the eclipse energy mostly prevails for a week before, or after the eclipse, the influence on events continues much longer, that is, up to 3 months in advance, and also 3 years later. Astrologers advice shunning about 3 days on either side of the eclipse or Grahan for starting any new project.
Eclipses always arrive in pairs, coinciding with new moon and full moons, as solar and lunar eclipses, respectively. They appear in a family of signs that are joined on the same axis. Said another way, eclipse families come in pairs of signs that are found exactly opposite each other (six months apart) on the horoscope wheel.
Impact of Eclipse on Zodiac Signs
The signs of the zodiac that contain the eclipse and its planetary rulers, along with the constellations of its governing stars – signify the impact of the eclipse. For zodiac signs related to the sea – it affects underwater creatures and shipping, whereas for signs connected with humans, it influences men and political issues. Moreover, for animal signs, it affects cattle and beasts, while for terrestrial signs it influences crops and the earth.
Eclipses in Fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) indicate conflicts, wars, fire disasters, and the death of prominent personalities. Furthermore, Earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo) denote agricultural problems, Air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) signify stormy winds, disease, and famine, and Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) suggest marine hazards, floods, war, and high mortality amongst common people.
Eclipse and Astrology
Additionally, the constellation in which an eclipse falls also gives a hint about its effect on countries and individuals. Usually, it will have an impact on the constellation, and whatever it signifies for the next six months after the eclipse. Thus, since olden days various remedies were suggested by astrologers to neutralize the negative effects of an eclipse in each constellation.
In the eastern parts of the world, especially India, several people fast during the eclipse period, and also chant mantras related to the constellation in which the eclipse is occurring. Whereas in the western regions of the globe, many people meditate and utter religious hymns.
Solar and Lunar eclipse in 2020
Below are the upcoming eclipses witnessed in India:
Solar Eclipse 2020 : 21 June, 14-15 December
Lunar Eclipse 2020 : 10-11 January, 5-6 June, 5 July, 30 November
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do not consume any type of food item during the eclipse. However, the rule doesn’t apply on kids, sick natives and elderly people.
- It is considered inauspicious to start a new task during the Sutak period.
- Avoid using a knife or scissors.
- Do not touch the idols of Gods and Goddesses during this period.
- Combing hair, brushing teeth, excreting or getting indulged in sensual activities are considered prohibited during the Sutak period.
- Put Tulsi leaves in your food items before the eclipse begins.
Precautions For Women Who Are Pregnant : Pregnant women are advised not to stitch, use a knife or scissors during the Sutak Period as well as Eclipse. They must avoid going out or looking directly at the celestial phenomenon, as it can make their unborn child mentally or physically challenged. Chances of miscarriage also increases.
Mantras To Be Chanted During Eclipse
“तमोमय महाभीम सोमसूर्यविमर्दन। हेमताराप्रदानेन मम शान्तिप्रदो भव॥१॥”
“विधुन्तुद नमस्तुभ्यं सिंहिकानन्दनाच्युत। दानेनानेन नागस्य रक्ष मां वेधजाद्भयात्॥२॥”
Mantra To Chant During Solar Eclipse
“ॐ आदित्याय विदमहे दिवाकराय धीमहि तन्न: सूर्य: प्रचोदयात”
Mantra To Chant During Lunar Eclipse
“ॐ क्षीरपुत्राय विद्महे अमृत तत्वाय धीमहि तन्नो चन्द्रः प्रचोदयात्”
