Total Lunar Eclipse- Impact on India
At the fag end of the year 2011, we are going to see the astrological phenomenon called Total Lunar Eclipse (पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण) on Tenth December’2011.
Eclipses have always caught the attention of human race, majority of times with fear and anxiety. They have always played a major role in the predictions made in the Mundane Astrology. The great scholars of Vedic as well as Western Astrology have given them much importance, while analyzing mundane affairs. Recently, electronic Media, in its unique ways, have painted the Eclipses in such a negative way; they are causing fear psychosis among all and sundry.
What is required is methodical analysis on the basis of scientific tenets of Astrology, to work out their probable impacts. This is a step in this direction.
For the purpose of analysis, above horoscope has been prepared for the moment of Full Moon (पूर्णिमा) and not for the moment of Total Lunar Eclipse (पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण), as I have found to be giving most satisfactory results. Although there is no tradition of analyzing Eclipse by drawing its horoscope in the Vedic Mundane Astrology, but I am following the same and have been able to make some wonderful predictions on the basis of same.
The Ascendant of the horoscope in question is Cancer, a movable sign; hence results of the Total Lunar Eclipse will be felt very early and in a fast manner. My experience is that impact will be in first three months after the Eclipse. This observation is confirmed by the fact that the Eclipse is falling in First one-third portion of ‘Ratrimaan’.
The ascendant is of initial degrees. One interesting phenomenon, which I have perceived that in case of initial degrees of Ascendant in Eclipse horoscope, some impact to be observed in it may be felt even before the actual eclipse.
As per traditional method of Vedic Mundane Astrology, if we divide the ‘Ratrimaan’ into seven parts, the Eclipse is staring in First part and ending in third part. Our great seers have predicted that this phenomenon causes trouble to persons residing in forests, seamen and religious persons; On the other hand it will prove beneficial to Bureaucrats and persons dependant on handicrafts.
For analyzing the results of Total Lunar Eclipse, I have relied mainly on Cuspal Chart/ Chalit Kundli/ Bhava Kundli., due to my earlier experiences about the same.
In the Horoscope, Cancer is Lagna, which falls in third house of India’s Horoscope. Exalted lord of third house in India’s Horoscope as well as Lagna Lord of this horoscope is subject of horoscope. Further, third lord of this horoscope as well as tenth lord from third is retrograde, combust as well as afflicted; hence I perceive as well as predict some major shift in the persons who are sitting on the top seat of our neighboring country.
Although not required to mention but I draw attention of the readers that the third house is in Paap Kartari. Since Total Lunar Eclipse is falling in Taurus, an earthy sign and the position of third house have already been elaborated; we can safely predict quantum jump in the incidents of accidents due to means of transportation along with earthquakes.
Another corollary is that the near future is not good for telecommunication industry.
What is the more matter of worry for me is that despite of control of inflation (already discussed in an earlier blog), I find no respite for the Indian Economy in next three months; of this horoscope, highly weak, afflicted, posited in sixth house; the same applies for second lord in India’s Horoscope. Lagna Lord is placed in Twelfth House, and tat also afflicted. We should not expect some major fund flow from out of country in next three months.
The most unfortunate prediction is that despite of newly acquired strength (Exalted Saturn in Forth House), the opposition parties will fail to make any significant impact on the National Polity.
As already predicted in an earlier Blog, this is the year of law making for India. But, due to retrograde Sixth Lord as well Ninth Lord, in this Horoscope, many Bills will be presented, represented again and again and many may not see their transformation into an Act at all.
Lagna Lord afflicted in Twelfth house, Tenth Lord in Sixth from it, Tenth House posited by Twelfth Lord from it, I do not find any reason for the increase of status of our PM, rather his Cabinet colleagues may over shine him, it is another thing that I also foresee major problem to one of his Cabinet colleagues.
Another major indication is major defame to or death of a major religious leader.
Some states or even Center may contemplate reservation in jobs for minorities.
Proper Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja Time this year
There are diverse views about choosing proper time for Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja. The most popular is to perform this auspicious act in the Sthir Lagnas (Fixed Ascendants). The reason for choosing Sthir Lagna (Fixed Ascendant), as explained in my earlier blog, is the belief that Pooja done in Sthir Lagna will stabilize Maa Laxmi (Deity of wealth and other monetary resources), who is considered very prone to movement.
This year Diwali/ Dipawali is being celebrated on October 26, 2011 and timings for Sthir Lagna on this date, after sunrise, are:
Vrishchik (Scorpio) 8:14 AM to 10:32 AM
Kumbh (Aquarius) 02:19 PM to 03:46 PM
Vrish (Taurus) 06:46 PM to 08:42 PM
Simha (Leo) 1:16 AM to 3:34 AM in the intervening night of October 26, 2011 and October 27, 2011
However, I have already rejected Simha Lagna (Leo Ascendant) altogether in my earlier blog. One may follow the link to know the justification http://astrovaastukendra.blogspot.com/2011/10/do-not-do-diwali-dipawali-pooja-in.html
However, astrological puritans do not opt this general route. At first they try Lagna Shuddhi (Ascendant Purification) as per principles given in the classics; secondly, they try to go at the level of Navamsa (Ninth part of Ascendant) and try to configure fixed Navamsa.
Sometime, my experiments go to another level. Taking clue from the dicta given in the Classics, I also use first fifteen degrees of Dwiswabhavi Lagnas (Duel Ascendants) with impressive success for all the works prescribed to be done in Sthir Lagna (Fixed Ascendant).
Another innovation from my side. I use Chalit Kundli for Lagna Shuddhi (Ascendant Purification).
I have tried my hand and found following time slots to be more appropriate for Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja this year:
A. 09:16 AM to 09:31 AM
B. 10:02 AM to 10:15 AM
C. 10:47 AM to 11:01 AM
D. 12:11 PM to 12:23 PM
E. 02:29 PM to 02:38 PM
F. 07:00 PM to 07:15 PM
G. 08:56 PM to 21:09 PM
Option ‘D’, although very near to Abhijit Muhurtha, may not suit to many as it is falling in Rahu Kalam.
For the followers of Chaughadia system of Muhurtha (Electional System of Astrology), auspicious times are as under:
06:32 AM to 09:18 AM
10:41 AM to 12:04 PM
04:06 PM to 05:29 PM
07:15 PM to 10:29 PM
I am not going into controversy, whether Chaughadia system is applicable or not while choosing time for a particular Pooja.
Again I also solicit the views of esteemed readers, whether Rahu Kalam is applicable on Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja, a yearly affair or not.
Choice is yours, whatever time you choose for worshiping Goddess Laxmi (Dhan/ wealth), do not forget that Lord Ganesh (Buddhi/ intellect) is always in her side. My best wishes for the Happy and prosperous Deepawali.
Note: Here all the calculations have been done keeping Delhi as reference place. Residents of other places may clarify the point from us or some other competent astrologer.
Do not do Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja in Simha Lagna
The thumb rule for Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja is ideally it should be done in Sthir Lagna (Fixed Ascendant), provided it is in ‘Amavasya’ Tithi. It is thought that Pooja done in Sthir Lagna will stabilize Maa Laxmi (Deity of wealth and other monetary resources), who is considered very prone to movement.
Traditionally, Diwali/ Dipawali being festival of lights, being celebrated in night, it is normally advised that best time for the same is Simha Lagna (Leo Ascendant),Which falls around Midnight. Even Mahanisheeth Pooja, very popular in Bengali community as well as in Agam (also called Tantra) traditions, is always performed in Simha Lagna.
This Year Diwali/ Dipawali is being celebrated on October 26, 2011 and Simha Lagna (Leo Ascendant) is from 1:16 AM to 3:34 AM in the intervening night of October 26, 2011 and October 27, 2011 (Reference Place-Delhi). What is more important here is that ‘Amavasya’ Tithi, which is a must for Diwali/ Dipawali is only up to 1:25 AM in the intervening night of October 26, 2011 and October 27, 2011.
Hence, if you want to do Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja in Simha Lagna (Leo Ascendant) this year, you will only get initial 09 Minutes for the same and that also in Pap Kartari by Mars as well as Saturn. Followers of Chughadia system of Murtha will also prefer to avoid Simha Lagna (Leo Ascendant) this year, as whole Simha Lagna (Leo Ascendant) is falling in ‘Rog’ (Disease) and Udweg (Anxiety) Chaughadia this year.
In view of the same, my clear advice to all and sundry: Desist from Diwali/ Dipawali Pooja in Simha Lagna this year.
Note: Here all the calculations have been done keeping Delhi as reference place. Residents of other places may clarify the point from us or some other competent astrologer.
Note: Here all the calculations have been done keeping Delhi as reference place. Residents of other places may clarify the point from us or some other competent astrologer.
