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Eye on the Sky – Chaitra Śukla Pratipada 2026

Chaitra Śukla Pratipada, the first lunar day following the New Moon in Pisces, marks the beginning of the lunar year known as Samvatsara and serves as the foundational chart from which the collective destiny of nations is assessed. The year is Parabhava, meaning “defeat” or “downfall,” concluding the eighth lustrum ruled by the Viśvadevas. Traditionally, it is associated with conflict, fire, weaponry, disease, sorrow, and heightened vulnerability among intellectuals, the marginalised, and livestock. Its symbolism aligns closely with the current global climate, characterised by war, geopolitical tension, trade disputes, strategic rivalry, and increasingly fragmented cooperation as the year begins on March 19.

As noted in the solar eclipse analysis, Rahu and Ketu transiting the Aquarius–Leo axis (May 2025–December 2026) intensify the tension between collective systems and individual authority. Ruled by Saturn and the Sun respectively—planets representing opposing principles of discipline and ego, structure and leadership—this axis reflects a struggle between institutional control and personal power. Rahu in Aquarius accelerates societal restructuring through political movements, ideological reform, and technological disruption, often producing gains through unconventional or crisis-driven channels. Consequently, capital has favoured sectors such as precious metals, technology, defence, and aerospace. Conversely, Ketu in Leo signifies detachment from status and centralised authority, frequently manifesting as weakened leadership, abrupt resignations, or the erosion of personality-driven regimes. Since mid-2025, several nations have experienced regime instability or political collapse, reflecting this broader theme of diminishing personal power.

Saturn’s transit through Pisces since March 2025 has slowed the healing and resolution normally associated with this sign. While Pisces seeks reconciliation, Saturn imposes delay, caution, and realism, prolonging negotiations and peace processes. Its combustion heightens public sensitivity and restraint, demanding accountability and practical reform over idealism. The concurrent presence of an exalted Venus provides a moderating influence, encouraging diplomacy, compassion, and humanitarian considerations that may soften otherwise severe outcomes.

At the same time, planetary concentration across three houses forms a Śūla Yoga, creating urgency, pressure, and decisive turning points. Jupiter’s aspect from Gemini supports dialogue and adaptability, while Venus with Saturn favours negotiated settlements. All planets lie between Rahu and Ketu, forming a Kāla Amṛta Yoga that compresses planetary energies and intensifies destiny-driven developments, often placing strain on governments and institutions and exposing structural weaknesses that demand reform.

Against this broader backdrop, the Chaitra Śukla charts of major powers and alliances illustrate how these collective pressures are likely to manifest at the national level. The principal themes are summarised below, with detailed analysis provided in the sections that follow.

The principal astrological configurations for each national chart are summarised below before the detailed interpretations.

 

Country / Entity Rising Sign Natal House Activated Ascendant Lord Placement Hora Lord Hora Lord Placement Key Themes
UK Sc 4th house – public, land, domestic governance Mars in 4th house

with Mercury

 Su 5th house of power, creativity Domestic focus.  Governance and fiscal pressures dominate, producing political rivalry causing existential crisis with heavier reliance on taxation and debt restructuring. Healthcare and public systems face strain, though selective gains may arise through financial and speculative activity.
EU Sc 3rd house – agreement neighbours, alliances Mars in 4th house with Mercury influenced by Rahu Su 5th house of power, creativity Focus on bloc cohesion, negotiations, and alliance management. Expect change in leadership or objectives; gains may arise through regulatory enforcement, conflict-war, and restructuring and speculative activities.
USA Li 12th house – foreign affairs, expenditure, borders Venus in 6th house (Marana Karaka Sthana) Me 5th house of power and creativity External obligations, border concerns, and institutional vulnerabilities drive political aggression and volatility, bringing hidden liabilities. Leadership stabilises after early stress, while defence, aerospace, infrastructure and technology-linked sectors support financial resilience despite broader turbulence.
NATO Li 2nd house – funding, resources, member contributions Venus in 6th house with Saturn Me 5th house of power and creativity Financial sustainability and burden-sharing come under scrutiny, necessitating disciplined reorganisation and changes to funding structures and membership commitments. Leadership consolidates, but operational and coordination challenges persist.
China Ta 5th house – state power, reputation, strategy Venus exalted in 11th house with Sun and Saturn Ve 11th house Commercial conditions remain comparatively resilient with opportunities for gains, supported by fiscal strength, though legacy pressures from industrial overcapacity and real estate continue. Leadership remains strong, though challenges are likely to emerge with the shift of the Rahu–Ketu axis later in the year. Sporadic disruptions and border tensions may persist.

 

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for UK 2026-2027

The ascendant for London, United Kingdom, falls in the fixed sign of Scorpio, which represents the fourth house of happiness, the public, property, and agriculture in the nation’s natal chart. The ruler of Scorpio, Mars, is positioned in the fourth house along with Mercury, the lord of the day, placing emphasis on domestic affairs. The Sun, acting as the Hora Lord, brings the significance of  authority and governance into play. The combination of Mars and Mercury indicates intense political rivalry, likely taking place behind the scenes since both planets occupy the constellation of Shatabhisha. Rahu’s influence adds elements of hostility and misinformation. Rahu and Mercury, as lords of the eleventh house of gains, positioned in the fourth house, suggest a strong dependence on the public and taxation for revenue. However, due to retrograde movement, policies arising during this period may face challenges and require revision.

The presence of exalted Venus conjoined the Sun and Moon promotes diplomacy and cooperation in foreign affairs, consistent with its rulership over the seventh and twelfth houses. Saturn’s association, however, tempers this with caution and procedural discipline, suggesting that any rehabilitation or reform measures will be gradual, formal, and administratively controlled rather than swift.

The concentration of planets creates a pressured and reactive policy climate, with firm measures that may feel demanding for the public. Nevertheless, Jupiter’s aspect on the fourth house provides a degree of protection. Positioned as the ruler of the second and fifth houses and placed in the eighth, Jupiter indicates financial stability through an increase in creative debt management and speculative financial markets.

The recent solar eclipse peaking in the hour of Sun in February 2026 signalled an existential challenge for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his cabinet, a strain that has become increasingly visible over the past six months. Analysis of the forthcoming eclipses further highlights vulnerabilities within healthcare systems, particularly the NHS, along with continued stress on broader business conditions.

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for EU  2026-2027

The Chaitra Śukla chart for the EU rises in Scorpio, which corresponds to the third house of contracting, immediate neighbours and agreements in its natal horoscope. This places primary emphasis on consolidation, strategic partnerships, and the strengthening of bloc cohesion. Mars in the fourth house alongside Mercury, influenced by Rahu, indicates internal political competition, tactical manoeuvring, and episodes of misinformation and domestic dissatisfaction. With Aquarius governing the sixth house,  gains may arise through conflict or war, regulatory enforcement, or institutional restructuring.

The Hora Lord being Sun and placed in the 5th house of power brings authority and governance in to play.  Exalted Venus supports diplomacy and cooperation, while Saturn tempers progress with procedural caution, suggesting that reforms will be gradual and negotiated.  Jupiter’s aspect offers protection, favouring creative financial restructuring and speculative activities despite underlying pressures.

The February eclipse peaked in the hour of Sun signalling changes within leadership and the forthcoming one in August indicates issues with border areas.

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for US 2026-2027

The ascendant falls in Libra, corresponding to the twelfth house of the natal chart, which governs expenditure, foreign relations, neighbouring nations, immigration, and border control. This immediately places emphasis on external obligations, fiscal outflows, and matters concerning national boundaries. The ascendant lord, Venus, occupies the sixth house in Marana Karaka Sthana, directing attention toward war, obstacles, and structural vulnerabilities within national institutions. Its condition indicates strain across administrative and social frameworks. Further affliction from Saturn and the Sun points to entrenched or legacy challenges, particularly in foreign and immigration policy, border management, and relations with other states.

Mercury, as both the day lord and Hora Lord assumes central importance for the year. Representing the head of state, Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius in the fifth house, conjoined Mars and Rahu. This configuration suggests heightened political competition, strategic manoeuvring, and repeated efforts to consolidate authority and manage alliances. The recent war in the middle east will result in huge liabilities for USA as Mercury rules over the 8th house.

Jupiter’s aspect to the fifth house provides a moderating influence, helping preserve financial stability despite turbulence. Mars, as second lord, placed favorably, supports gains through war,  engineering, infrastructure, logistics, and market-driven or speculative sectors, while Ketu’s position in the eleventh indicates windfall opportunities and wealth accumulation from technology and aerospace industries.

Overall, the chart favors decisive and assertive governance, often reactive and security-focused, suggesting a nation compelled to act boldly under pressure, particularly in matters of defense, enforcement, and strategic control.

The February solar eclipse marked a challenging phase for political leadership, as well as for judicial and academic institutions, while simultaneously strengthening defense and security sectors. Subsequent eclipses in August 2026 and February 2027 indicate an initial weakening of leadership followed by consolidation and recovery of authority, whereas military and defense advantages may gradually face operational or structural strain.

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for NATO 2026-2027

NATO operates under the same annual chart framework as the United States, as its place of incorporation is Washington, D.C. In this chart, the ascendant falls in Libra, corresponding to the second house of wealth, funding, and collective resources. This immediately directs attention toward questions of financial sustainability, shared contributions, and the cohesion of member states—specifically, who participates, at what cost, and under what obligations.

The ascendant lord, Venus, occupies the sixth house in Marana Karaka Sthana, indicating stress, disputes, and operational strain despite its exalted dignity. While Venus normally promotes cooperation and alliance-building, its placement in the house of conflict suggests that partnerships may be tested through disagreements over burden-sharing and strategic priorities. Venus is conjoined Saturn, lord of the fourth and fifth houses, further emphasising institutional pressure and responsibility. Together in the sixth, this combination points to structural strain within the alliance and the need for disciplined reorganisation. Additional affliction from the Sun highlights entrenched or legacy issues that could threaten cohesion if left unresolved. An exchange between the Sun and Ketu suggests shifts in funding patterns, with new financial sources or contributors emerging even as older ones diminish or withdraw.

Mercury, is both the day lord and the Hora lord  represents the leadership of NATO.  Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius in the fifth house and hemmed between Mars and Rahu. This indicates intense political manoeuvring, strategic competition, and complex negotiations, requiring deft management of alliances and repeated efforts to consolidate authority. Mercury’s rulership over the ninth and twelfth houses underscores themes of foreign relations, borders, and multinational cooperation, all of which demand careful handling. Again, Jupiter’s aspect provides some protection and stability.

The Śūla Yoga indicates NATO may be compelled to act decisively under stress, particularly in matters of security, defence coordination, and funding structures.

The solar eclipse in February signalled a strong period for Mars-related sectors such as defence and security forces. However, the subsequent eclipses indicate a weakening of  this position due to operational challenges  while leadership should strengthen.

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for China  2026-2027

The ascendant for Beijing falls in Taurus, corresponding to the fifth house of creativity, reputation, and state power in China’s natal chart. Its ruler, Venus, also serving as Hora lord, is exalted in the eleventh house of gains and opportunities, conjoined the fourth lord Sun and the ninth lord Saturn. This alignment, linking the ascendant lord with the lords of domestic stability and destiny in the house of gains, supports profitable ventures. However, the Sun–Saturn conjunction also highlights legacy or structural burdens, particularly within the real estate sector and long-standing over-capacity issues.

Jupiter, as day lord and dispositor of the eleventh house, represents those in positions of authority. Placed in the second house of treasury, it favours wealth accumulation and fiscal strength, though its rulership of the eighth also suggests reliance on debt, leverage, or external capital. Meanwhile, Mercury, Mars, and Rahu in the tenth house indicate intense competition, assertive policy execution, and strategic manoeuvring at the highest levels of governance. Jupiter’s aspect provides moderation and protection, helping maintain balance amid aggressive activity.

The February 2026 eclipse suggested that leadership could consolidate or emerge strengthened, though this advantage may be temporary. As eclipses shift to the Cancer–Capricorn axis, activating China’s natal 1/7 houses, pressure increases on both leadership and economic partnerships. The August 2026 eclipse points to sudden disruptions affecting business, legal, or judicial sectors while simultaneously strengthening the military and security apparatus. The February 2027 eclipse further signals potential leadership adjustments—possibly due to health concerns or internal strain—alongside renewed border tensions. Despite these challenges, commercial activity and broader economic performance are likely to remain comparatively resilient.

ॐ तत् सत्

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Eye on the Sky – Solar eclipses of 2026

The first eclipse to occur in Aquarius will take place in February 2026. Notably, although the nodal axis will be transiting Aquarius–Leo, the second solar eclipse of the year, in August 2026, will fall in the sign of Cancer, and there will be no solar eclipse in Leo during this cycle. The first solar eclipse of 2026 will be an annular eclipse (Ring of Fire) on 17 February 2026, occurring in Dhaniṣṭhā Nakṣatra  (4th pada) in Aquarius. This will be followed by a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, falling in Aśleṣā Nakṣatra  (3rd pada) in Cancer.

The Nodal Axis: Aquarius (Kumbha) – Leo (Siṁha)

A brief note on the nodal axis of Aquarius and Leo: these signs are ruled by Saturn and the Sun, respectively—planets that are diametrically opposed in the dig chakra and symbolise contrasting principles of authority, discipline, ego, leadership, and social order. As a result, this axis often coincides with heightened tensions between individual power and collective forces. With Rahu in Aquarius, there is an intensified drive to reshape society itself. This energy frequently challenges entrenched hierarchies and norms through political movements, ideological reform, and technological innovation. The recent rapid advancement and widespread acceptance of Artificial Intelligence exemplify this influence. During this period, gains often arise through non-traditional or foreign means, though such success may be accompanied by moral ambiguity, instability, or excessive fear and desire. That is why investments in gold, silver, technology, defence, and aerospace sectors appear particularly have been favoured under this influence.

By contrast, Ketu’s transit through Leo operates in a more inward and disruptive manner, often signifying loss, renunciation, or disinterest in power and recognition. This can manifest as sudden withdrawals from positions of authority or the collapse of ego-driven identities. Since May 2025, we have witnessed regime changes or political collapses in Iran, Venezuela, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Madagascar, reflecting this theme.

This aligns closely with the upcoming Samvatsara, spanning 19 March 2026 to 6 April 2027, known as Parābhava, meaning defeat, disgrace, contempt, or overthrow. Classical texts associate this year with afflictions arising from fire, weapons, disease, sorrow, and dangers particularly affecting intellectuals and cattle.

Solar Eclipse Type Time UTC/GMT Duration Sign Nakṣatra Degree Visibility Lunar Eclipse
17th Feb 2026 Annular 12.13.05 2m20s Aquarius Dhaniṣṭhā- 4th 4°37 Annular -Antarctica, partial -Parts of Southern America, Part of Southern Africa 2-3rd March
12th Aug 2026 Total 17.47.05 2m18s Cancer Aśleṣā – 3rd 25°55 Total -Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Partial – Western Europe, W Africa, Europe 27-28 Aug

https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEdecade/SEdecade2021.html

Musings from 2025

There have been both hits and misses in my predictions from last year. Writing in 2024, I anticipated that the conjunction of Rahu and Saturn in Pūrva Bhādrapadā  would lead to widespread protests, wars, military actions, and the forceful suppression of civil movements. Indeed, we have seen regime changes in Syria, Iran, and Venezuela, alongside protests and civil unrest not only in developing nations but also within the United States.

However, some expectations remain unfulfilled. A temporary ceasefire or peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia has yet to materialise, and the anticipated regime change in Israel has not occurred. That said, an existential crisis for NATO, particularly with the Greenland issue at the forefront, has emerged broadly in line with my earlier assessment.

The United Kingdom continues to struggle with debt and financial pressures, while challenges to judicial authority persist in the United States, even as the country experiences significant financial prosperity—again aligning with earlier forecasts.

Predictions for 2026

Countries and individuals with ascendants along the Aquarius–Leo axis remain in the closing phase of nodal transformation through 6 December. The 1/7 axis typically forces decisive outcomes—alliances, leadership roles, and financial positions resolve rather than linger. As Varāhamihira notes, eclipses here tend to weaken rulers or strain state finances. With the UK’s progressed ascendant in Leo and the eclipse peaking near midday, pressures around debt, taxation, and executive leadership persist, keeping the government under sustained scrutiny.

The February annular eclipse in Aquarius, compressed between Mars and Saturn and tied to a difficult Jupiter–Rahu exchange, stresses trade, commerce, and institutional relationships. For the UK these manifests through partnerships and business, for the US through domestic security and internal cohesion, and for China through fiscal and monetary channels. Collectively, it signals tightening markets, commodity volatility, and ideological friction, producing credibility tests for leadership across the Anglosphere, inward fiscal focus in Europe, and firmer central consolidation in China—reform under constraint rather than expansion.

The August total eclipse in Cancer shifts the locus to borders, expenditure, food supply, and public welfare. Hemmed by Mars and Ketu, it suggests abrupt developments and strategic recalibration, particularly for defence alliances and security structures. Leadership is challenged particularly for US and NATO as the eclipse peaks at the hour of Sun, but may emerge leaner and more consolidated. UK continues fiscal and healthcare restructuring, China manages commercial realignment, and the EU emphasises stability. As the nodes enter the Capricorn–Cancer axis in December, attention correspondingly pivots toward states with those ascendants (China, Spain, Iran, France, and Germany), marking the next cycle of geopolitical emphasis.

Detailed country-specific effects are summarised in Tables 2 and 4 within the individual eclipse analyses.

Annular Solar Eclipse Feb 17, 2026 in Aquarius in Dhaniṣṭhā  

The ascendant calculated for the peak of the eclipse is Gemini has the presence of a retrograde Jupiter, which offers a degree of protection. The eclipse occurs in Aquarius, a sign also aspected by Jupiter; however, this mutual aspect between Jupiter and Rahu, the lord of the eclipse, is considered inauspicious. The presence of Venus and Mercury in the same house as the eclipse suggests  challenges for business and trade. Sectors related to commodities and agriculture are likely to experience difficulties. Aquarius, being hemmed between Saturn and Mars, carries oppressive  energy and, as the seventh house in the natal chart of the United Kingdom, indicates strain and unfavourable conditions for partnerships, commerce, and international relations.

Further examination shows that the eclipse reaches its peak around midday, an indication of strain for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his cabinet. Nevertheless,  matters governed by Venus and Saturn are expected to produce some positive results, particularly benefiting women, healthcare, travel, low-income groups, the elderly, and border regions.

The eclipse falls on the 4th pada of Dhaniṣṭhā in the sign of Aquarius.  The Nakṣatra  Dhaniṣṭhā symbolises the prosperity and wealth and is presided by the deity Ashta vasus – ruling rhythm, and the elemental balance of nature  The 4th pada falls in the Scorpio navamsa, adding intensity, aggression, and a combative tone to the event’s expression. An eclipse in Aquarius considered unfavourable to mountain-dwelling people, the western direction, those involved in hard labour, thieves, herdsmen and barbarians. Eclipse is in the month of Phalguna is deemed adverse  for  noble woman, makers of weapons, rulers and hermits, dancer and crops.

I have tabulated the effect of the eclipse for some countries by casting a chart for the peak hour.

Table 2: Predictions based on the Solar Eclipse on Feb 17th 2026 in Aquarius
Country Eclipse Ascendant Eclipse Ascendant in Natal chart Eclipsed house Aquarius in Natal chart Suffering Planet Comments
UK Gemini 11th house 7th Sun Unfavourable for relationships, business  and diplomacy, challenges to PM and cabinet,
USA Aquarius 4th house 4th Ju/Me Domestic matters in focus with strife and dissatisfaction, unfavourable for Trump but more so for judiciary and intellectual institutions
China Virgo 9th house 2nd Ve Challenges with respect to travel, hospitality and women, Cabinet is challenged but leadership emerges stronger
EU Gemini 4th house 6th Su Focus on domestic matters and financing and challenges to leadership but may emerge victorious
Nato Aquarius 6th house 6th Ju/Me Operational challenges, leadership will over- come conflict

 

For individuals, if the natal Sun, Moon or Ascendant is placed in Dhaniṣṭhā, 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. Table 3 lists some key personalities that have their Ascendants, Sun or Moon in Dhaniṣṭhā

Table 3 : Statesmen/ Celebrities with Ascendants or Sun and Moon in Dhaniṣṭhā In Aquarius
Ascendant in Dhaniṣṭhā Sun in Dhaniṣṭhā Moon in Dhaniṣṭhā
Amitabh Bacchan John McEnroe Jair Bolsonaro
Mark Rutte King Jean Carlos 1
Mike Bloomberg Victoria Beckham
Paris Hilton Woody Allen
Swami Niranjan Saraswati

 

Total Solar Eclipse – 12th August 2026  in Cancer in Aśleṣā

The ascendant at the time of the eclipse is Sagittarius, which represents the fifth house of reputation and creativity in the United Kingdom’s natal chart. Its ruler, Jupiter, is positioned in the eclipsed house Cancer with Mercury, the lord of the seventh house governing business and partnerships. This alignment is unfavourable for both the general public and commercial activity.

The eclipse occurs in Cancer, corresponding to the twelfth house of expenditure, which is also associated with border regions and neighbouring countries. The eclipsed house is flanked by Mars and Ketu, a configuration that can bring sudden disturbances or tensions along the borders. The planetary positions form a garland pattern, enclosed between Mars and Venus, a combination known to heighten emotional intensity and instability. Both Saturn and Mars aspect the ascendant, reinforcing the theme of disturbances.

The eclipse peaks in the hour of Venus, therefore women, health care  hospitality and travel will have negative effect. NHS may see a huge transition. Working class will benefit.

This is a total solar eclipse in Cancer, occurring in the 3rd pada of Aśleṣā Nakṣatra . Eclipses in Cancer are traditionally adverse for agriculture and food supplies – grain and cattle (milk-producing animals) and also fisherman & sailors and those in nurturing professions like healthcare, while those occurring in the lunar month of Shravana are considered harmful to autumnal crops (barley, rye, wheat) and forest-dwelling or hunting communities. Aśleṣā Nakṣatra , ruled by serpents (Nagas), carries an energy of secrecy, depth, and mastery over poisons—a symbolism that can manifest as both healing and manipulation. The 3rd pada, falling in the Aquarius Navamsa, enhances strategic intelligence and hidden manoeuvring, suggesting a period marked by covert negotiations and , behind-the-scenes activity.

Table 4 : Predictions based on the Solar Eclipse on August 12th 2026
Country

 

 

 Eclipse Ascendant Eclipse Ascendant in Natal chart Eclipsed house Cancer in Natal chart Suffering Planet Comments
UK Sagittarius 5th house 12th house Ve Sudden disturbances likely, unfavourable for hospitality and healthcare
USA Libra 12th house 9th house Su Challenges to leadership, but gains to security and defence
China Gemini 6th house 7th house Ju Potential disruptions in relationships or business, defence and technology areas to prosper, academia and intellectual pursuits to suffer
EU Sagittarius 4th house 11th house Sa Focus on domestic issues, financial stability and alliances and gains, border areas will struggle
NATO Libra 2nd house 11th house Su Re-writing membership and securing funding, leadership will be challenged

 

If the natal Sun, Moon or Ascendant is placed in Aśleṣā  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. Table 5 lists some key personalities that have their Ascendants, Sun or Moon in Ashelsha

Table 5 : Statesman/ Celebrities with Ascendant, Sun or Moon in Aśleṣā
Ascendant in Aśleṣā  Sun in Aśleṣā Moon in Aśleṣā 
Catherine, Princess of Wales Barack Obama Ghislaine Maxwell
Richard Branson Marine Le Pen Nicolas Sarkozy
Novak Djokovic Roger Federer Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Sonia Gandhi Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Paul McCartney
Iran Gordon Brown
Mauritius

 

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 and in the Nakṣatra  of Dhaniṣṭhā or Aśleṣā.

From the tradition I have been taught, seekers and those affected are asked to worship Jupiter or Shiva who is 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

  • Based on the principles taught by 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)
  • Shri Jyoti Star – Vedic software

ॐ तत् सत्

 

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Eye on the Sky – Solar eclipses of 2025

We continue to have solar eclipses in the Pisces/Virgo axis in 2025 even as Rahu/Ketu change signs on May 18th into the Aquarius/Leo axis.  The first solar eclipse for the year will be a partial solar eclipse on March 29th in the nakshatra of Uttarabhādrapadā (4th pada) in Pisces followed by another partial Solar eclipse on September 21st in Uttaraphalgunī  (3rd pada) in Virgo.

Both the eclipses fall around key dates of the astronomical calendar. The solar eclipse in March will coincide 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. This is starting point for a new year which is called Samvatsara. We leave the difficult year krodhi meaning anger for the year of  Viśvāvasu. The meaning of Viśvāvasu, is the “wealth of all” or “the beneficent one”. The second eclipses is just a day before the  Autumnal equinox. As both eclipses are partial or savya in nature and the shadow will be lower, therefore I expect the result of all the effect maybe benign for the universe as a whole. I also say this because of Jupiter’s involvement in the eclipses, the first one by way of exchange with Venus and in the second eclipse by an aspect. Nevertheless, there is room for disgruntlement as both the solar eclipses are preceded by lunar eclipses.

Table 1 : Solar  Eclipses of 2025
Solar Eclipse Type Date Visibility UTC/GMT Nakshatra Degree Sign
Partial March 29 Europe, Russia, North East of US and Canada  North West Africa 10.48.36 Uttarabhādrapadā 14°47’ Pisces
Partial Sept 21 Southern Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica 19.43.01 Uttaraphalgunī 4°50 Virgo
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEdecade/SEdecade2021.html

 

The March solar eclipse will bring all the planets together. The back-and-forth conjunctions in Pisces  before and after the eclipse are total twelve in number and they signify a period of intense negotiations. The combination of Rahu and Saturn (two weeks after the eclipse) is said to bring storms and rebellion, particularly as the conjunction is in Pūrvabhādrapadā, the fiercer of the two Bhadra nakshatras. The last time Rahu and Saturn were together in Pisces was in 1968, a year of worldwide protests against war,  military states,  bureaucracies and the start of civil rights movements.  This led to positive change in institutions and adoption of more liberal policies with more inclusion.

In a similar fashion this eclipse in Uttarabhādrapadā can be intense and  bring issues that are fundamental to our thinking, feeling and action  to surface that lie deep below smouldering, however the end result could be benign bringing stability and growth to the three worlds. There is no awakening without suffering and better described in the words of the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star”.

Musings from 2024

As the March 2024 eclipse was in Pisces,  I had written that we can expect disturbances for industries such as deep- sea mining, waterways and shipping, travel by sea, port related activities and fisheries. The  collapse of Francis Scott Bridge,  Baltimore, Maryland on March 26th and the death of the workmen was one such incident and the shipping company made a settle of 100mn. Many deaths and devastation was caused in Central Europe due to flooding in 2024.

I had correctly predicted 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 was weeded out the contest with more popular Kamala Harris as the Democrat party candidate for the US Presidential Election.  Both solar eclipses peaking in the hour of Sun  (indicating rulers) did  not bode well for Democrats and people voted for change. I expected NATO leadership ( incorporated in Washington) to suffer equally but we have  not seen it yet. I expected the autumn eclipse in October 2024 to create a ground for negotiate and divide the spoils of war. The US election result has provided that.

Back at home in the UK, 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. The Autumnal budget has provided grounds to prove that balancing of budget in UK is not going to be possible in the short run. King Charles and the Princess of Wales Kate, both have resumed their duties.

Predictions for 2025

Countries and individuals having  ascendants in the Virgo/Pisces axis will be in the last stages of transformation. The movement of the nodes in the 1/7 axis often causes issues to resolve one way or the other, whether they may be for the better or worse. According to Varahamihīrā, eclipses in the 1/7 axis of countries generally brings a financial downturn or causes dangers to the rulers and government.  I expect that countries and institutions with Virgo ascendants that are engaged in battle such as Russia, Lebanon and NATO will reach a final phase of negotiations and there could be some ceasefire or peace even if it is temporary.   One can expect the change in leadership and governance and  I expect so particularly for Israel as the eclipse is peaking at the hour of Sun. The changes one expects in leadership in Russia and Ukraine is likely to more managed with extensive negotiations around the matters of border areas particularly at the time of second eclipse. Initial happiness might give away to unhappiness both sides. Existential crisis will prevail for NATO.

UK will continue to grapple with debt and finances. USA will have challenges with judiciary and authority but with a promise of financial prosperity. My analysis is drawn from interpretation of the horoscopes of different countries at the peak hour of eclipse and calculating the most suffering or winning planet and its significations. Tables 2 and 4 detail the effect of the eclipse on different countries and are included in the section of individual analysis of eclipses.

Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29th 2025

The eclipse  is in Uttarabhādrapadā, the penultimate star in the zodiac whose symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot that denotes our exit from the world. The planetary ruler of this asterism is Saturn and the deity is  Ahirbudhanya. ‘Ahi’ means the serpent and ‘budhana’ can mean  foundation or support for the world. Budhāna is also the one who has awakened and from the Rig veda, he is described residing in the sky in the clouds.  The eclipse is in the 4th pada of Uttarabhādrapadā where the Moon is in debilitated in the navāṃśa. The energy of Uttarabhādrapadā will be intense and mysterious, however providing an opportunity for a deep-awakening after intense suffering.

As the solar eclipse is still in Pisces, we can continue to expect disturbances for industries such as deep-sea mining, waterways and shipping, travel by sea, port related activities and fisheries. According to Varahamihīrā, an eclipse in the lunar month of Phalguna is not favourable for manufacturers of weapons and the ruling class.

Casting the chart for the peak eclipse in London, yields a Gemini Ascendant. The following are the major observations-

  • There is a sarpa yoga, presence of three malefics, Rahu, Ketu and Mars  in at least three quadrants aspecting each other. This combination will create binding events which brings about suffering.
  • The presence of two benefics Mercury and Venus should reduce the effect of sarpa yoga, but both are retrograde. They would have had their conjunction with Sun just days before; therefore, the business agenda will be more aligned with the State.
  • This should be period of intense negotiation and lobbying in business and politics. Sun and Moon have met with Rahu already in the days before the eclipse and a retrograde Mercury and Venus are moving in the same direction towards Rahu for a second meeting.
  • Jupiter in Taurus is a great benefic and owns the eclipsed house and is in exchange with Venus. This brings Jupiter’s contact with the eclipsed house which is a huge blessing for the world, but perhaps not for Jupiter as fairness may be compromised.
  • Saturn is the day lord of the eclipse and though it is not in the eclipsed house at the time of peak eclipse, it will move into it at 14.09.35, just hours after the eclipse ends at 12.43.45 hrs. Rahu and Saturn are in an orb together and their exact conjunction will happen on the early hours of April 14th around the time of the solar ingress. The conjunction of Rahu and Saturn is a cause of concern as it brings about turbulence.
  • The impact of the eclipse should be global as all the planets are involved in the eclipsed house by way of presence, aspect or exchange with the exception of Saturn which moves hours later.

I have tabulated the effect of the eclipse for some countries by casting a chart for the peak hour.

Table 2: Predictions based on the Solar Eclipse on March 29th 2025
Country Eclipse Ascendant Eclipse Ascendant in Natal chart Eclipsed house Pisces in Natal chart Suffering Planet Comments
UK Gemini 11th house 8 Me Focus on debt, finances and gains, unexpected gains from debt, though business and commerce may be still weak.
USA Pisces 5th house 5 Ju Challenges for Trump with authority and wielding of power, judiciary and intellectuals will suffer, overall financial gains including real-estate and business.
NATO Pisces 7th house 7 Ju Existential challenge for Mark Rutte and severe financial problems for NATO are indicated.
Russia Cancer 11th house 7 Su, Mo The head of state Putin will be severely challenged with  more negative impact on ministers, commerce and cattle/resources. Improvement and gains from border areas and travel.
Ukraine Cancer 8th house 4 Su, Mo Challenges to Zelensky, with transformation in the hearts of people after much suffering, positive change in governance and ministers
Israel Cancer 10th house 6 Su Netanyahu should lose power, change in Government is indicated and people will be happier, ministers and commerce will gain.

 

For individuals, if the natal Sun, Moon or Ascendant is placed in Uttarbhadrapada 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. Table 3 lists some key personalities that have their Ascendants, Sun or Moon in Uttarabhādrapadā

Table 3 : Statesmen/ Celebrities with Ascendants or Sun and Moon in Uttarabhādrapadā
Ascendant in Uttarabhādrapadā Sun in Uttara Bhadra Moon in Uttarabhādrapadā
Hong Kong Elton John Bill Gates
Jair Bolsanaro Diane Von Fursternberg
Harry Weinstein Hilary Clinton
Lady Gaga Novak Djokovic
Nancy Pelosi Russel Brand
Saudi Arabia (1902)
USA Progressed
Thailand (1997)

 

Partial Eclipse on Sept 21st  2025

The second solar eclipse falls on 21st September a day before the Autumnal Equinox (length of the day is equalling that of the night) on a Sunday in Uttaraphalgunī  naskhatra (3rd pada) in the sign of Virgo. The presiding deity of Uttaraphalgunī is Aryaman, meaning  a noble man, the ruler of asterism is the Sun. Aryaman gives prosperity through marriage and unions. He contracts for resources that are necessary for successful unions or marriage.

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

The eclipse Ascendant for the chart cast in London is Aries with its lord Mars not favourably positioned in the 7th (in MKS). This is not good for the overall-health of the economy, but debts may reduce. The eclipsed house is Virgo with a Mercury even when exalted is afflicted by its presence in the eclipsed house and aspected by Jupiter (also in MKS) and Saturn from the signs of Gemini and Pisces. The aspect of Jupiter is only disturbing for countries with ascendant as Aries at the peak time of eclipse. The eclipsed house is wedged between Mars and Ketu. Venus, though not present in the eclipsed house is nevertheless impacted by it as it is with the nodes and in Leo. I have tabulated the effects for some countries by casting a chart for the peak hour of eclipse for each of them.

Table 4 : Predictions based on the Solar Eclipse on September 21st  2025
Country

 

 

 Eclipse Ascendant Eclipse Ascendant in Natal chart Eclipsed house Virgo in Natal chart Suffering Planet Comments
UK Aries 9th house 2 Mo Public, ministers, agriculture and merchant will suffer while rulers, hospitality and travel will benefit
USA Sag 2nd house 11 Su, Mo Marginal challenges for Trump, Public, ministers and agriculture will suffer while hospitality and travel will benefit. Financial gains are indicated
NATO Sag 4th house 1 Su, Mo Marginal challenge for Mark Rutte with suffering for the countries in NATO
Russia Gem 10th House 1 Sat Maximum impact is on the border areas while Putin will be challenged particularly as his Sun is in Uttaraphalgunī
Ukraine Gem 7th house 10 Sat Maximum impact is on the border areas while some challenges and some positive change in governance
Israel Taurus 8th house 12 Sun Change of government and the border areas will benefit.

 

If the natal Sun, Moon or Ascendant is placed in Uttaraphalgunī 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. Table 5 lists some key personalities that have their Ascendants, Sun or Moon in Uttaraphalgunī.

Table 5 : Statesman/ Celebrities with Ascendant, Sun or Moon in Uttaraphalgunī
Ascendant in Uttaraphalgunī Sun in Uttaraphalgunī Moon in Uttaraphalgunī
Tom Hanks Narender Modi Donna Karan
Jeb Bush Michael Douglas Deepak Chopra
Mark Zuckerberg Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Luciano Benneton
NATO Saudi Arabia (1932) Thaksin Shinawatra
Sri Lanka

 

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 and in the nakshatra of Uttarabhādrapadā or Uttaraphalgunī.

From the tradition I have been taught, seekers and those affected are asked to worship Jupiter or Shiva who is 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

  • Based on the principles taught by 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)
  • Shri Jyoti Star – Vedic software

 

ॐ तत् सत्

 

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