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Additional notes on the Autumn Solar Eclipse 2024

 

I had written earlier in February this year that the first eclipse In April favoured the challenger Donald Trump over the incumbent President Biden in the US Presidential election and the eclipse will bring some hidden matters into light on those who wield power including the judiciary while provoking the masses to think about what they have placed faith in. Joe Biden has been weeded out the contest with more popular Kamla Harris as the Democrat party candidate for the US Presidential Election. https://vijayajyoti.com/eye-on-the-sky-solar-eclipses-of-2024/

The autumn eclipse on 2nd October falls in Hasta nakṣatra.  Hasta is the symbol of a hand and destiny that indicates what is within our grasp.  This eclipse may provide an opportune point to reflect  whether we should negotiate and divide the spoils of war or continue the war.  I had also written that the second eclipse is more significant for the United Kingdom both from point of view of finances and leadership as well as provide a turning point for the Royalty in the UK, House of Windsor. Here are some of my additional thoughts on the upcoming eclipse.

Autumnal Solar Eclipse and United Kingdom

Casting a chart for the peak eclipse time in London on the 2nd of October 2024 at 19.46.13 , we get an Aries ascendant. Sun, Moon and an exalted Mercury are in Virgo the eclipsed house on the 2nd of October. Expect inflationary conditions to persist and a slow pick up in business environment.  The 9th lord Mars in the 11th house also shows a promise of fortune or status from spoils of war or from brokering a peace agreement.

 

Using the progressed chart for UK (progressing the original 1801 chart for 144 years),  the eclipse ascendant Aries is the 9th house of fortune in the natal progressed chart.  The eclipse itself is in the 2nd house in Virgo pointing to finances and debt. Prime Minister Sir Keith Starmer has said “that things will get worse before they get better, claiming that there is “rot deep in the heart” of Britain in an attempt to prepare the groundwork for sweeping tax increases in autumn. The presence of nodes in 2/8 axis often shows issues of grappling with finances and borrowings.  A retrograde Saturn in the 7th house with directional strength (looking at the chart from Leo ascendant) indicates a hard and uncompromising labour and demands. Apparently 50% of the £33bn fiscal black has come pay rises for public sector workers. Jupiter in the 10th is giving a sign aspect to the 10th Lord Venus indicating a reward from entrepreneurial efforts. However, we must note that the 11th lord Mercury is firmly stuck in the house of eclipse.

Using the technique taught by Pandit Sanjay Rath, we divide the night of eclipse into 7 parts  to see which parts of it fall at the time of full and peak eclipse.  As the full eclipse starts early in the evening it will afflict the hour ruled by Moon affecting merchants, dependant  woman, ministers and general public.  The time ruled by Sun comes  after the eclipse and therefore the rulers and heads of State such as the Prime Minister are likely to gain in the next 6 months. The positive read on the hour ruled by Sun should also bode well for the Royality – House of Windsor.  The 10th house of the horoscope of William, Prince of Wales, has two planets Saturn and Mars (his ātma Kārakā and amatya Kārakā) in the eclipsed Nakshatra Hasta. 10th house represents the throne. Malefic planets in the 10th house are not conducive for paternal happiness or health. His father, King Charles has been undergoing Cancer treatment.

Solar Eclipse and United States

In the case of USA, the progressed ascendant (progressing the original 1776 chart by 144 years) is Scorpio. When we cast the chart for the peak solar eclipse in Washington DC at 14.46.13, we get the eclipse ascendant as Sagittarius with Jupiter in the 6th house of battle.  Challenges to throne and power are indicated by the eclipsed house Virgo falling in the 10th and the ruler of the 5th house of power Mars being in an unfortunate position (marana- death like) in the 7th house. From the natal progressed chart (Scorpio) the ascendant of the eclipsed chart is the 2nd house and Virgo the eclipsed house is the 11th house, both houses indicating  matters involving wealth and gains.

We  divide the day of eclipse into 7 parts  to see which parts of it fall at the time of full and peak eclipse.  The eclipse starts in the fourth part of the day ruled by the Sun and peaks in the part ruled by the planet Moon,  while receding in the part ruled by Venus. This indicates that rulers, kings, ministers and merchants would suffer with partial gains for independent women and travel. Matters represented by Saturn such as labour, borders areas and matters of migrants should prosper.  As the eclipse favours Saturn,  this should favour a more friendly foreign and immigration policy. As the hour of the Sun is disturbed, we cannot rule out unruly behaviour during the elections by the candidates or by the voters and/or disruption in timely hand over to the next government.

NATO and Solar Eclipse

The results obtained above from the calculations of the  division of the day of the eclipse in Washington is also applicable for NATO which is why I expected some disarray at the time of electing the new Secretary General for NATO which has not materialised. Mark Rutte  is expected to take over from Jens Stoltenberg on October 1st. In his leaving speech, Jens Stoltenberg talked of the relevance of NATO as an institution that is being united, strong and transformed.  We will see more of the transformation as there are two eclipses of 2025 are also in the Virgo/Pisces axis which forms the 1/7 axis of the horoscope of NATO.

The eclipse ascendant for the chart cast in Washington at the peak hour of eclipse is Sagittarius, which is the is the 4th house for NATO that signifies territory and faith. Jupiter the ruler of Sagittarius is debilitated but gets a cancellation from Moon in the 10th house. The faith of NATO is in the strength of its allies which is the 11th house. Jens Stoltenberg  emphasised the importance of making sacrifices for peace by making contributions and choosing “freedom over free trade”. We can expect the continued momentum of the expansionary effort of NATO.  NATO is running the dasa of Ketu Rahu from 27/9/2024 to 15/10/2025. Actions taken in this period will have a karmic effect and can have deeper consequences for Europe and the world (read deployment of long-range missiles).  The antara of Jupiter that follows will provide room for negotiation.

When I look at the corresponding calculations for Russia, the eclipse starts in the hour of Moon, peaks at Venus. The eclipse also touches the partly the hour ruled by Sun, however it will be receding as it is after the peak time of eclipse. This shows that any leadership strength that is lost may be regained. However, I am mindful that Russia also has a Virgo ascendant implying big changes for the country will be forthcoming with eclipses continuing in Pisces/Virgo axis in 2025 which can signify changes in leadership.

References

Principles based on the teachings of Pandit Sanjay Rath on Solar eclipses

Bṛhat Samhitā – Varāhamihira, M. Ramakṛishna Bhat, Part 1, Motilal Banarasidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, India

Eclipse Data from https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/solar.html

Time and Date.com Solar & Lunar Eclipses Worldwide (timeanddate.com)

 

 

 

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Guru Purnima

Uparati – Reducing Extrovertedness

 

`व्यां वेदव्यासाय नमः

vyāṁ vedavyāsāya namaḥ

 

July 21st is Guru Purnima giving us the opportunity to express gratitude to our Guru, mentors and teachers who are illumining our path. Five years ago, on this same occasion I started writing about the importance of observing śamādi-ṣaṭka-sampattiḥ or the six-fold inner wealth which forms the part “sādhana catuṣṭaya” or the four-fold qualification given in Tattva Bodha that facilitates spiritual learning. Every year I explore one quality in-depth for my development as my offering on this day. This year I want to explore uparati/uparama from the studies of texts and my understanding of it.

Uparati

Uparati from Monier Williams literally means “cessation, quietism, stopping worldly action, the prefix “upa” negating the meaning of the word rati from the root raṁ that is synonymous with enjoyment and pleasure. The name Rati thus is appropriate for the consort of the Vedic God of love Kama. Uparati then is the cessation of the  needless worldly activities to maintain the equanimity and restraint gained from the qualities of śama and dama – mind and sense control. The state of Uparati assumes that seeker has knowledge and spirit of renunciation.

Here, I want to remind myself of the metaphor of a chariot (representing our body) from Kaṭhopaniṣad (1.3.3-11) used to describe the relationship between the senses, mind, intellect and the Self. The reigns (mind) should be tightly held by the charioteer (intellect) to reach the destination otherwise the Self (passenger) can run amok  pulled by the five horses (senses) that dwell on what life throws in its way. Uparati helps us stay on course by making the right choices.

Exploring the meanings of Uparati from scriptures

Shankaracharya describes Uparati in Tattva Bodha (which is a beginner text in the path of Advaita) as “सर्वधर्मानुष्ठानमेव sarvadharmānuṣṭhānameva”. –  the strict observance of one’s own Dharma.

In the traditional Vedic sense, there  are five kinds of  karma  or Vedic rituals

  • Nitya karma are rituals which have to be performed on a daily basis – like prayer, bathing, veneration of ancestors, study or recitation of scriptures, service to others
  • Naimittika karma are special rituals which have to be performed on special occasions – birth, death and marriage.
  • Kāmya karma are rituals performed for the purpose of attaining prosperity, wealth, children or fame.
  • Prāyaścitta karma are rituals or remedial measures performed to reduce the effect of past activities.
  • Niṣiddha karma are forbidden and when performed result in the harm of others stealing, killing and indulging in all vices.

Of these five types of karmās,  the first two were considered spiritually uplifting and the latter three lead to spiritual stagnation or retrogradation.  It was generally recommended  to keen students to make room for the first two types of activities which are meant for spiritual growth and the gradual reduction of the latter three activities.

Later the same author, in the classical advanced scripture Vivekacūḍāmaṇi describes Uparati as  withdrawal where the mind stops responding to external objects. “The best Uparati or self-withdrawal is when the mind-function ceases to act by means of external objects”.

बाह्यानालम्बनं वृत्तेरेषोपरतिरुत्तमा ॥ २३ ॥

bāhyānālambanaṃ vṛttereṣoparatiruttamā || 23 ||

This meaning may be the close to the concept of pratyāhāra of Patañjali sūtra (verse 2.54). Hariharananda in his commentary explains that this involves indifference to external objects and living in the world of thought. The task here is to convert dispassion gained from the spirit of renunciation into indifference. This meaning of Uparati is more applicable for a disciplined student to cease being enamoured by the world and create space for contemplation.

Finally, for an advanced seeker,  Ādi Śaṅkarācārya gives the meaning of Uparati in Sarva Vedānta Sāra as entering into the Saṃnyāsa Āśrama  or taking a monastic lifestyle. He eloquently argues in 56 verses (152 -208) that the motives and means for path of karma and jñāna are different and seeks the renunciation of “vihita karma -strict religious Vedic rituals” for a qualified person seeking liberation to enable them to focus on contemplation and assimilation of knowledge.

Uparati in current Life

Uparati is the act of reducing extroverted-ness to be able to focus on the final puruṣārtha of moksha – liberation. Even if one is not interested in that goal,  reducing extroverted-ness  can be  beneficial for better focus on our development goals and outcomes. We are victims to a plethora of  objects these days both living and non-living devices that distract us and that has been further compounded by the introduction of artificial intelligence ( AI) which is employed to find what we like to enable us to receive more of that.

While Śaṅkarācārya called for a “hard stop” on karma activities – especially the Vedic rituals to find more space for contemplative studies and thinking,  these days this concept is hardly relevant as there are few that follow the karma kāṇḍa – path of religious rituals. Perhaps cultivating a feeling of contentment and inner renunciation is sufficient rather than taking to the robes. Svāmi Paramārthānanda of Arsha Vidya explains that mere external renunciation without feeling it internally is dangerous for the society.  Sri Krishna in verse 3.6 of Bhagavad gītā  calls such a person as a hypocrite “Those who restrain the external organs of action, while continuing to dwell on sense objects in the mind, certainly delude themselves and are to be called hypocrites”

कर्मेन्द्रियाणि संयम्य य आस्ते मनसा स्मरन् |

इन्द्रियार्थान्विमूढात्मा मिथ्याचार: स उच्यते ||3.6||

karmendriyāṇi sanyamya ya āste manasā smaran

indriyārthān vimūḍhātmā mithyāchāraḥ sa uchyate

Svāmi Paramārthānanda has suggested that the varṇa  āśrama – going through the four stages of life (from brahmacharya-grhasta-vānaprastha-saṃnyāsa ) is more conducive as it provides opportunity of gradual reduction of responsibilities and hence our attraction to the external world. However, I find that these days the stages of varṇa āśrama are increasingly blurred as people are marrying later, becoming parents much later in life and also seeking opportunities to remarry till end of life leaving  less opportunity for inner renunciation.

Path to Uparati

Svāmi Paramārthānanda recommends the study of Bhagavad gītā  for all without consciously thinking about one’s path – being in karma or jñāna to improve awareness and to make conscious choices after gaining knowledge.

The preliminary step in reminding ourselves whether we are ready for Uparati is the proper understanding of karma yoga. The following for steps are recommended for a seeker while being in every-day life

  • Reduce the qualities called āsuriṁ  saṁpat given in Chapter 16 of Bhagavad Gītā – those that increase aggression and coveting -viz.   dambha  – ostentatiousness and hypocrisy; darpa – arrogance; abhimānaḥ – Self-conceit, excessive self-worth and identity; krodha – anger; pāruṣhyam – harshness and ajñānam – ignorance. The Patañjali Yoga sūtra recommends aparigraha – non-grasping of material things for being a true yogi.
  • Increase the 26 qualities of devi saṁpat given in the same chapter 16 for maintaining purity, self-restraint, keeping on the path of knowledge
  • Trusting oneself to a higher force, mentioned as niyama (things to do) Īśvarapraṇidhāna in the Patañjali yoga sūtra
  • Cultivating an attitude of prasāda buddhi- of gratitude and acceptance of what comes our way

It is only true inner renunciation that makes way for wisdom in the being while the fruit of spiritual wisdom leads to Uparati, cessation of fascination for things external.

References

  1. Svāmi Paramārthānanda’s teachings on Tattva Bodha, Bhagavad Gītā , Kaṭhopaniṣad, Viveka Cūḍāmaṇī, and Sarva Vedānta  Siddantha Sāra Sangrah
  2. Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali – by Swami Hariharananda Aranya

 

ॐ तत् सत्

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Eye on the sky – Solar eclipses of 2024

 

 

Eclipses are all about shadows where hidden desires are revealed. An eclipse caused by Rahu, the ascending node and the kārakā for re-birth brings our unfinished and accumulated desires to the fore.  An eclipse caused by Ketu, the descending node, the kārakā for moksha is said to liberate us by pulling us away from materialism. Eclipses help in revealing truth as sometimes as shadows can suddenly reveal the truth while bright light can obscure detail.

The transit of Rahu in Aries brought the air element of Rahu into the fire of Aries that stoked and intensified strife in many regions. However, there was much hope that the transit of Rahu in Pisces would help neutralise war and inflationary effects. The Inflationary effects have been seen to reduce in many parts of the world, particularly the USA. I ascribe the continued intensity in war to the condition of Jupiter, the natural peace negotiator who remains severely afflicted by Saturn from Aquarius, and Rahu from Pisces and more recently the aspect of Mars from Capricorn. I think one, could be cautiously optimistic about peace with Jupiter’s transit into Taurus in May. The malefic aspects on Jupiter will be removed, but to see some real progress one will wait till autumn of this year when the path behind Jupiter will be free from malefic planets just around autumn.

Yet another factor contributing to increased strife in the world is the placement of Saturn. From Aquarius it is looking to unseat Aries (its 3rd aspect), the place of royalty. Saturn represents democracy; therefore, it is in interest to bring down nepotism and abuse of power that includes imposition of restrictive trade practices on others. It is naturally befitting that this year is one of elections in the world. According to Time magazine, globally more voters than ever in history will head to the polls from at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)—representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world. We had many scandals unearthed in the past year in UK both in political and corporate spheres.  Sun is elitist while Saturn represents the masses. The purposes of the two when aligned, lead to collective good. Development of countries usually happens when the elite and those in power align their objectives for the collective good.

We will have two solar eclipses in the Pisces/Virgo axis this year, as Rahu and Ketu moved into the signs of Pisces and Virgo at the end of November 2023. There will be a Total Solar eclipse in April 2024 in the nakṣatra of Revati in Pisces followed by an Annular Solar eclipse in October 2024 in Hasta in Virgo.  Both the solar eclipses are preceded by lunar eclipses, that is not considered fortunate. Moreover, the first solar eclipse in April coincides with the chaitra śukla pratipada (first lunar day after the New Moon in Pisces) from which chart the destiny of countries for the upcoming year is read.

 

Solar Eclipse Data Visibility UTC/GMT Naskhatra Sign Duration
 

Total

 

 April 8 Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and parts of W. Europe 18:17:21 Revati – 3rd pada Pisces 4m 28s
Annular October 2 Chile,  Argentina,

most of

South America, Pacific, and Antarctica

 18:45:04 Hasta – 2nd pada Virgo 7m25s
Source – Time and Date.com, NASA  

I expect the first solar eclipse to bring some hidden matters into light on those who wield power including the judiciary while provoking the masses to think about what they have placed faith in. This is further confirmed by the presence of an exalted Venus in Pisces in the eclipsed house.  Expect trouble with water and waterways, travel, women, and leisure.  The second eclipse is in Hasta nakṣatra symbolising a hand that promotes grasping, and perhaps it will be about dividing the spoils of war. Mercury in Hasta at the time of eclipse in October also brings into focus commerce and money into context. Jupiter will be in Taurus will want to shower material blessings, as it is aspected by Venus from Libra.

If the natal Sun, Moon or Ascendant is placed in Revati or Hasta, it may be a time to increase awareness about finances, health and direction in life. The impact of the eclipse is felt roughly six months before or after the eclipse.

The first eclipse favours the challenger Donald Trump over the incumbent President Biden in the US Presidential election. This could also be a time for NATO, the occupational defender to reinvent itself for it has its Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Revati in the 7th house of war. The second eclipse is more significant for the United Kingdom, and it finances.  David Cameron can be thrust into limelight with his Ascendant and Sun in Hasta. It could also be a turning point for the Royality in the UK, House of Windsor as the 10th house of William, Prince of Wales has two planets Saturn and Mars (his ātma Kārakā and amatya Kārakā) in Hasta. 10th house represents the throne. Malefic planets in the 10th house are not conducive for paternal happiness or health. Duchess Megan’s Moon in Hasta may add further complications to the on-going William-Harry feud.

Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024

The solar eclipse in April is a total eclipse in Revati, the last nakṣatra of the Zodiac. Revati is the nakṣatra of travel, faith and unrequited love. The story goes that Revati loved Moon her husband unconditionally the most amongst his 27 wives whereas he loved Rohini the most.  The eclipsed house is Pisces, it is the natural 12th house of faith, sleep and habits from many previous lives.  This eclipse is caused by the north node Rahu and therefore all the experiences of this nakṣatra will be heightened.

According to Varahamihīrā a solar eclipse in Pisces “will destroy substances that are obtained from the shores of the oceans and those derived from the seas, as well as learned men and those that earn their livelihood through water and water-products”. We can expect disturbances for industries such as deep- sea mining, waterways and shipping, travel by sea, port related activities and fisheries. An eclipse in the lunar month of Vaiśakha is said to bring destruction of pulses and cotton crops.

Casting a chart for the peak eclipse time in London on the 8th of April 2024 gives a Virgo ascendant. The eclipse falls on a Monday, the involvement of the lord of the day Moon in the eclipse is not favourable to masses. An exalted Venus, Sun, Moon and Rahu are in Pisces. The presence of Venus in the eclipsed house is not favarouble for women or travel. Moreover, Venus can indicate  emotional miseries and troubles as it represents the water element.  Jupiter does not aspect Pisces, so there is no protection.

 

 

Mars and Saturn are about to get into a war in Aquarius, their combination represents a Yama Yoga, where one benefits from extreme efforts or destruction.  The planets in the sky are in three houses forming a śula yoga (trident formation) making Mars more potent in the chart. The agenda of Mars will be supported by the fact that it is also the dispositor of Jupiter and Mercury (union of accomplishment) in Aries.

For a Pisces Ascendant (Australia and New Zealand), this is not altogether negative as the śula formation of planets (in the 12th, 1st and 2nd houses) results in an Indra Yoga of power. A push for power can result in success. Similarly for a Gemini Ascendant (Western USA, but not Washington DC), the Shula formation leads to a Kubera yoga (planets in 9th, 10th and 11th house). In this case a battle leads to financial success and riches.

A note of caution for individuals, if the Sun is in Revati, then it could be a turning point for one’s health, reputation, finances, or father’s health. If the natal Moon is in Revati, then it is a matter of concern for health, mother, or maternal relations. In case of countries, if the natal Sun is hit, it could mean difficult times for the ruler and finances whereas if the natal Moon is hit, then it is a matter affecting the public.

Another technique is to superimpose the eclipse ascendant on the natal chart. In the case of UK, the progressed ascendant (progressing the original 1801 chart for 144 years) is Leo.  The eclipse ascendant is Virgo, which is the 2nd house counting from Leo; and the eclipsed house Pisces is the 8th house from Leo.  As the eclipse falls in the 2/8 axis of the progressed chart for UK, we can conclude that the main issues will be about finances and debt. However, an eclipse in the 8th house can result in a sudden favourable position akin to a lottery win.

In the case of Unites States, the progressed ascendant (progressing the original 1776 chart by 144 years) is Scorpio. The eclipse ascendant is Cancer which is the 9th house for the progressed chart of USA and the eclipsed house Pisces is the 5th house. Eclipses involving the 5th and the 9th house are about power, faith, duty and destiny. Events around the eclipse can lead people to question power and who they have placed faith in.  One could surmise using this analysis that the eclipse is more favourable for challenger Donald Trump (Leo ascendant) than incumbent Biden (Scorpio ascendant) in the upcoming US Presidential elections.

Celebrities and Countries with Ascendants in Pisces  or Sun and Moon in Revati
Pisces Ascendant Sun in Revati Moon in Revati
Jeff Bezos Al Gore Justin Trudeau
Gordon Brown BJP (1980 chart) Angelina Jolie
     Martina Navratilova Garry Kasparov Martina Navratilova
      Hong Kong (SAR) Philip Scholfield  West Germany
Nigel Farage
NATO

Annular Solar Eclipse on 2nd October 2024

The second solar eclipse is annular and falls in Hasta nakṣatra, 2nd pada in the sign Virgo.  An annular eclipse (when it is not visible as a hybrid one in the sky) is fortuitous. As the eclipse is caused by the descending node Ketu, this eclipse is about wealth and material gains. Hasta is the symbol of a hand and destiny and indicates what is within our grasp.  Wars are waged to gain resources, territory power. This may be the time to divide the spoils of war. In this context, it may be wise to ponder who amongst the players wants these wars to continue and who would want them to stop.  “Aparigraha” is a quality of non-grasping and non-accumulation advocated as ‘yama’ (things not to do) in the Patañjali Sūtra for true seeker.

Sun, Moon and an exalted Mercury are in Virgo, the eclipsed house on the 2nd of October.  Mercury is the day lord, therefore there could be a risk of inflation creeping back affecting commerce and trade negatively. The aspect of Mars from Gemini adds danger, bringing risk of competition and quarrels and theft – read in this case spoils of war.  The planetary aspect of Jupiter on Virgo from Taurus is welcome but for complete protection we need a permanent sign aspect.  Jupiter here carries a material blessing (Iśvara Yoga) as he is in the sign of Venus and is aspected by it from Libra. Venus should deliver the blessing of Jupiter, however, can suffer inaction due to the binding influence of a retrograde Saturn and Mars occupying the 5th and 9th house from Libra (Dṛḍha argala bandhana). Saturn works in favour of Venus and wants to have the issue settled as the bounty of Venus is the 9th from it. Mars is not in favour of it, this again begs the question of who is benefitting from prolonging the war.

People or countries with their natal Ascendant in Virgo can use this year to make substantial changes in their lives. Venus in Libra delivering the bounty of Jupiter placed in the 2nd house from Virgo can be easily accessed by them, however, this may be a time for them to reflect on why and what is it that we want to grasp. If the natal Sun is in Hasta, then it is a turning point for one’s health, reputation, finances, and father’s health. If the natal Moon is in Hasta, then it is a matter of concern for health, mother, or maternal relations.

For the UK, the eclipse ascendant is Aries, which is the 9th house in the natal progressed chart. The eclipse itself is in the 2nd house in Virgo. This again points to finances and debt. In the case of USA, the eclipse ascendant is Sagittarius which is the 2nd house for their progressed chart of Scorpio. The eclipsed house Virgo is the 11th house from the natal progressed chart, pointing to gains and power.

An eclipse in Virgo is said to cause trouble to crops (particularly regions endowed with paddy fields) and also to poets, writers and musicians. An eclipse in the lunar month of Bhādrapada is said to bring prosperity to land but women may suffer miscarriages.

 Celebrities and Countries with Ascendants in Virgo or Sun and Moon in Hasta
Virgo Ascendant Sun in Hasta Moon in Hasta
Boris Johnson David Cameron Harry Styles
David Cameron Thresea May Meghan Markle (Dutchess of Sussex)
Mahindra Rajapaksha Vladimir Putin Mike Bloomberg
Venus Williams        China PRC
Russia (1990)      France 5th Rep     (1958)
West Germany (1949)      Germany 1990
NATO
EURO CURRENCY
Lebanon

 

Remedies

The Solar energy or Agni (Fire element) gets weakened in an eclipse. Agni or precisely jātargni aids in digestion, therefore one should observe fasting at the time of the eclipse as the digestive process will be weak. After the eclipse, bathing is prescribed invoking the devas and loka-palas beckoning the seas and rivers to wash of the digressions to remove the suffering caused by inauspicious planets. This bathing is more essential if the Sun, Moon or the Ascendant is in the eclipsed sign. Donation of cows is also prescribed.

From the tradition I have been taught, seekers and those affected are asked to worship the Sun or pray to the “Father of the Universe” to reduce bad energy and restore the glory of Sun. We recommend praying to the teaching form of Shiva called Dakṣiṇāmūrti with mantra

ॐ दक्षिणामूर्ति रतरोम्

om dakṣiṇāmūrti ratarom

or

ॐ नमो भगवते दक्षिणामुर्तये मह्यं मेदां प्रज्ञां प्रयच्छ स्वाहा

om namo bhagavate dakṣiṇāmurtaye mahyaṁ medāṁ prajñāṁ prayaccha svāhā

Giving to charity on this day is also highly encouraged.

References

Principles based on the teachings of my Jyotish Guru Pandit Sanjay Rath

Bṛhat Samhitā – Varahamihīrā, M. Ramakṛishna Bhat, Part 1, Motilal Banarasidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, India

Eclipse Data from https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/solar.html

Time and Date.com Solar & Lunar Eclipses Worldwide (timeanddate.com)

 

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Lord Rama, Stotra / Chant

Rama Raksha Stotram

Rāma Rakṣā Strotram – Prayer for holistic protection

The story of Rāmayana where Śrī Rāma gets separated from his consort Sītā is an allegory. I had written previously about the benefits of extolling Śri Rāma and the study of the epic Rāmayana https://vijayajyoti.com/extolling-Śri-Rāma/. Sītā was captured by the ten-headed demonic person Rāvaṇa and Śrī Rāma’s anxiety for Sītā was palpable until he crossed the great ocean with the help of monkeys to defeat Rāvaṇa and get her back. Continue reading “Rama Raksha Stotram”

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2023, Jyotish, Solar Eclipse

Eye on the sky – Solar eclipses of 2023

Eye on the sky – Solar eclipses of 2023

“The beginnings and ends of shadow lie between the light and darkness and may be infinitely diminished and infinitely increased. Shadow is the means by which bodies display their form. The forms of bodies could not be understood in detail but for shadow”. Lenoardo Da Vinci
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