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Solar Eclipse Update – Revisiting Zelenskyy’s horoscope two years on

The attached slide is from my BAVA Conference presentation in October 2024 on Kevala Yogada, where I used President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chart as one of the case studies. At the time, my interest was in understanding why certain individuals find themselves drawn into circumstances far greater than their own personal interests, where perseverance, sacrifice and steadfastness become central to fulfilling their dharma.

In this chart, the Ātmakāraka Moon is in its own sign and is also the Lagna lord (Moon being the co-ruler of Taurus), giving rise to Kevala Yoga. Since the Moon is connected to the Lagna, it becomes Kevala Yogada, linking the mind with the deeper purpose of the soul. The strength of that conviction can become a powerful force for change, but it can equally make such individuals difficult to deflect from the course they have chosen.

The configuration of planets in 3rd, 4th and 5th houses is  associated with exceptional tapasya, courage and endurance (Yama Yoga). Combined with the Moon-Mars conjunction, it explains the extraordinary determination and resilience that have characterised his leadership during the conflict. The  Moon AK signifies the mind, emotional resilience and public support. But its conjunction with Mars brings the ability to combat. Looking at the events of the past few years, these qualities are reflected in the way Zelenskyy has continued to pursue his chosen course despite extraordinary national adversity and human loss.

As I noted in the lecture, every major development in Zelenskyy’s public life unfolded during Moon daśā that commenced in 2018, consistent with the Moon being both the Ātmakāraka and Kevala Yogada. I also suggested that although Mars daśā that will be commencing from July 2028 might bring a different expression of the same purpose, the more significant  change in the external environment would come with Gemini Nārāyaṇa Daśā in January 2027.

I had pointed out that the Yama Yoga  involving the 3rd, 4th and 5th houses can sometimes be modified by strong influences operating from either side. In Zelenskyy’s horoscope, I identified the Jupiter-Mercury exchange as providing that mechanism, becoming activated with the onset of Gemini Nārāyaṇa Daśā. At the time, I suggested that this might coincide with increased US involvement, peace negotiations, or even Zelenskyy leaving Ukraine for the United States, marking a significant shift in the course of the conflict.

Why revisit this chart now?

The solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 falls in Āśleṣā, directly activating Zelenskyy’s natal Moon, which is the Lagna lord, Ātmakāraka and the very planet that forms the basis of his Kevala Yogada.

Given the Moon’s central role in this chart, I regard this eclipse as a harbinger of a significant turning point. Eclipse effects typically unfold across a six-month window, and looking at his natal Moon’s degree, I would say the months following the eclipse are extremely critical. For Zelenskyy, matters relating to leadership, public standing and judgement may undergo profound change. This period assumes even greater significance in light of the February 2027 solar eclipse, which falls on Ukraine’s natal Moon in Dhaniṣṭhā. By eclipse reckoning, this makes the very same six-month period leading up to February 2027 critical for the nation itself.

The external environment surrounding Ukraine has begun to shift. A number of political and diplomatic developments suggest that conditions are becoming more fluid. These developments are precisely why I find myself revisiting the analysis I presented in 2024, when I identified the onset of Gemini Nārāyaṇa Daśā in early January as the period most likely to bring a significant shift in the external environment.

For those interested, this discussion it appears at approximately 1:13–1:17 in the BAVA conference recording.

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Eye on the Sky – Chaitra Śukla Pratipada 2025

The chaitra śukla pratipada  is the 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 called Samvatsara. The chaitra śukla pratipada for 2025 coincides with the Solar eclipse again like in the previous year which is not fortunate . However, this time we are entering a benign samvatsara of  Viśvāvasu that means “wealth of all” or “the beneficent one” leaving behind  the difficult year of krodhi (meaning anger)

The Chaitra śukla  on March 29th comes at a time when the leaders of the world are huddling together to meet and have intense negotiations about bringing the end of war while thinking how to benefit their own countries. This is symbolised by 6 planets in Pisces and the other three connected by exchange or aspect. Moreover, there will be a sarpa yoga (malefics in 3 quadrants) for dual signs which will make the events harsh and binding. Saturn’s the planet that doles out karma will  transit into Pisces the same day, not only make the sarpa yoga stronger but also result in hemming the planets between the nodes (creating a kala amrita yoga) in the sky.  The release from this can  only happen after 28th July when Mars will move out of Leo and Ketu’s influence. This is when we can expect to see some concrete steps to implement ceasefire, even as they may be temporary.

While the chaitra śukla  is on Saturday, the celebration  of the new year – Ugadi is the next day,  Sunday in India and the UK whereas it is on the same day in the USA. The lord of the day or Vareśa will be Saturn as it is in the last degrees of Aquarius and in the process of slipping into Pisces, hence not very stable. Vareśa represents the King and the Heads of the State in every horoscope, therefore the need of the hour for these statesmen is to be nimble or it can be read that they may also change positions in the last minute.

The Sun and Moon are in Uttarabhādrapadā in Pisces and this provides an opportunity for a deep-awakening after intense suffering. Mars is in Gemini and vargottama, however it is with Saturn in the navāṃśa forming a yama yoga of destruction. Thus, Gemini should be the point of suffering and transformation for each of the countries. For UK this will be monetary gains and relationships, For US it be debts, for China it’s enemies and its own weaknesses, for Israel it is destiny and philosophy, for Russia it power and governance and Ukraine it is war, relationships  and business.

I have analysed below the Chaitra śukla  charts for UK, USA, China, Israel, Russia and Ukraine. I have also included the analyses of the solar eclipses and their natal charts to arrive at a proper judgement.

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for UK

The Ascendant is Gemini and in the benign Punarvasu nakṣatra  which means beginning of new light, so we can expect progress this year. Gemini is the 11th house of gains and friendship as the natal progressed ascendant (1801) for the UK is Leo. Mercury representing the UK is combust and debilitated but retrograde, so we will be trying very hard not be giving up. PM Starmer may be feeling threatened with 6L Mars in the ascendant but as Mars is also the 11L, UK will be trying to  get some monetary gains and re-establish connections from world events by getting a larger role in keeping up with defences. The importance of relationships is key at present as UK is running the māhā daśā of Libra and antara of Gemini. The challenge from US (indicated usually be Gemini) is visible as Venus is placed in the 7th house of Aquarius aspected by Rahu and Saturn from Gemini in the 11th house.

The 5 planets in the 10th house shows some intense negotiations with matters of governance and administration. The 3L Sun with directional strength dealing with matters of strategy and defence regarding immediate neighbours (read EU, Ukraine) is being eclipsed and the presence of Rahu shows manipulation and influence by vested interests. The 7L Jupiter representing interest of defence and war strategy of the UK in the 12th shows  increase in expense. Jupiter’s  exchange with 2L and 5L Venus (representing economic interests of healthcare, retail and travel) shows that defence matters will take precedence over the normal needs of the country. As Mercury is also 4L, UK will be looking to align with neighbouring countries in food and agricultural matters.

The presence malefic planets are in 3 quadrants – Sarpa yoga and kala amrita yoga with Saturn’s move into Pisces will  make the events binding events. The presence of benefics Venus and Mercury cannot mitigate the harsh effects as they are combust and retrograde.  We can expect some clarity after 28th July when Mars will move out of Leo.

The solar eclipse analysis confirms that business matters will remain weak in the UK with unexpected gains (8th house effects) and the general public will suffer.

Chaitra Śukla  Pratipada for EU

The Chaitra śukla  chart for EU is also Gemini with the same nakṣatra of Punarvasu and in the same pada. We can expect similar intensity in negotiations with defence strategy coming to the forefront. However,  the navāṃśa for EU is vargottama in Gemini with Mars (AMK) also vargottama indicating that Europe may want to take the lead in peace keeping and defence and are ideally looking for longer term solutions for the area. The combustion and retrogradation of Mercury indicates that the task will difficult and will need at least 3 attempts to complete.  For both Germany and France with natal ascendants are Cancer, Gemini is the 12th house showing the focus as expenses on strengthening borders. EU countries will have to step up defence spending with increasing reluctance of USA to beef up NATO.  EU will be running the māhā daśā of  Gemini until November 2027 which is the 12th house from the natal chart of EU, therefore we should expect them to remain embroiled with the borders and defence matters  until then.

Chaitra Śukla  for USA

The ascendant is in Pisces  in the nakṣatra of Uttarabhādrapadā, same as the eclipse, there should be victory in the end but not without suffering first. Pisces is the 5th house of power the progressed natal chart of USA(1776). Matters regarding defence and strategy of the neighbouring countries say, Canada and Mexico are at the forefront with the ascendant and 10L lord Jupiter the 3rd house.  The exchange of Jupiter with 3L and 8L Venus  is highlighting how US wants to transform existing contracts between them primarily to reduce its debts and it may not be that easy as Venus will be unrelenting as it is retrograde. There could be loss of relationships. US is running the māhā daśā of Taurus with Venus in the 8th house with the 10th Lord Sun  also signifying that they want to transform how they work with others.

6L Sun in the ascendant shows challenges possibly from a self-will, whereas  4L and 7L Mercury in the ascendant indicates that reducing food prices and defence expenditure are two broad areas in the agenda.  9th Lord and 2nd Lord Mars in the 4th house shows a strong property market, however people are angry about economic policy and its impact on the domestic economy.  We could see a reaction with rebellion as Mars and Saturn are both in Gemini in the navāṃśa.. The move of  11L Saturn into the ascendant soon after indicates some gains from border areas, possibly from fossil fuels and the stock market.

The solar eclipse analysis indicates that there will be challenges for President  Trump with authority and wielding of power, suffering for judiciary and intellectuals whereas overall financial gains including real-estate and business.

Chaitra Śukla  for China

The ascendant for China is Virgo and the nakṣatra is Hasta which signifies comforts. Virgo is the 9th house in the natal chart of China (1949) indicating destiny.  The lords of Virgo, Mercury and Rahu represent  the state of China. The placement of Mercury in the 7th house is a weak one whereas Rahu in the 7th house has directional strength indicating that diplomacy should be their best strategy.

Jupiter 4L and 7L is in the 9th house, indicating battles in policy or a trade war. The exchange of Venus 2L and 9L with Jupiter is fortuitous for treasury matter but not so much for the happiness of people as  Jupiter is also the 4L representing people too close to Saturn and Rahu that represent rebellion and riots. The chaos and  cluster of planets is in the 7th house of war, they are being drawn into it rather than causing it. 3L and 8L Mars indicates changes being forced in administration and governance and the conjunction of Mars with Saturn in the 12th house in the Navāṃśa. does not bode well for a happy outcome. The māhā daśā of Taurus and Gemini antara in the natal chart also brings focus on the 7th house of war and unhappiness of people due to oppression.

The first solar eclipse will happen close to  sun set time in Beijing and that will not be favourable for the economy or the State with significations of Saturn suffering such as border areas and rebellion. Areas of judiciary and intellectuals will suffer along with the army and those that are involved dealing with fire such firemen, combustion engineers and cooks closer to the 2nd eclipse in September.

Chaitra Śukla  for Israel

The ascendant is Cancer in Pushya that is a nourishing and benign nakṣatra.  Cancer is the 10th of the natal chart of Israel bringing focus on the power and seat of throne.

The ascendant lord Moon for the year represents Israel and it is in the 9th of policy and destiny. Working alone will lead to grappling in the dark and not yielded desired results.  A major relationship will end, while giving rise to possibility of new ones emerging with Saturn’s transit into Pisces. Both 8L Rahu and Saturn (by transit) indicates major transformation. 5L and 10L Mars in the 12th house indicating that army is active under the command of the government in the border areas causing huge outflows.  The exchange of 4L Venus representing domestic affairs with 9L Jupiter shows the repeated attempts are being made to gain at territory and peace without success as Jupiter also owns the 6th house.  While the 9L Jupiter is in the 11th house indicates gains for religion and judiciary, however exchanges with Venus  shows that happiness and peace will take precedence over righteousness.

The Solar eclipse analysis indicates that there will be a change in Government and people will be happier, ministers and commerce will gain.

Chaitra Śukla  for Russia/Ukraine

The two countries Russia and Ukraine have also a Cancer ascendant like Israel, however the ascendant nakṣatra is not benign and is Ashlesha that can bring calamities. The navāṃśa. rising is Aquarius which falls in the 8th house of Chaitra śukla  chart showing transformation and coursing a new path as major goal.

The general comments made while analysing the Israel’s chart is valid for Russia and Ukraine about the impact on destiny, expenses from fighting and the need for arriving at a solution. Mars and Saturn in Gemini navāṃśa. reflects the causalities and toll of loss of people and resources. While the two countries Russia and Ukraine share the same ascendant for the year, the impact varies as Cancer is the 11th house for the natal chart of Russia with Virgo ascendant that signals gains and acquisitions vs whereas for Ukraine with a natal ascendant of Sagittarius it shows 8th house of debts and transformation.  Ukraine is suffering as it is running the māhā daśā  of Sagittarius with Jupiter having lost in a war to Mercury in its natal horoscope. What is notable is the President Zelensky’s Moon is also placed in this star of Ashlesha and he is one of  the main architects of this war and peace process.

The solar eclipse analysis for Russia reveals that the head of state Putin will be severely challenged especially as the 2nd eclipse falls on the nakshtra of where his natal Sun is in Uttaraphalguni  with  more negative impact on ministers, commerce and cattle/resources. The same applies challenges to Zelensky the President of Ukraine , with transformation in the hearts of people after much suffering, positive change in governance and ministers. The second eclipse shows much suffering in the border areas for both countries indicating probability of actual division around 6 months surrounding September 2025.

 

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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