In some places, it will be an annular eclipse, as in the U.S., but here it will be a partial eclipse. The eclipse will begin around 9:00am and end around noon., with the maximum at around 10:19 a.m. The Sun will be obscured by around 16%.
It's common to feel tired a few days before and during a solar eclipse. We advise you not to make any major decisions or start any new projects between 2 eclipses (there will be a lunar eclipse on October 28). Although it's very tempting to watch this spectacular astronomical phenomenon, it's best not to do so and to stay indoors. It is said that the effects of spiritual activities carried out during an eclipse (mantras, japa, meditation...) are multiplied tenfold!
When the new moon falls on a Saturday, Saturn's day, it's called Shani Amavasya, a time to honor this planet, which represents introspection, solitude, detachment, responsibility, patience, perseverance, lucidity, sobriety, humility and service. Finally, this new moon marks the last and most important day of Pitru Paksha, a 15-day period during which our ancestors are honored.
The new moon will be aligned with the star Spica, at the end of the constellation Virgo. It's called Chitra in Vedic astrology. It is governed by Vishwakarma, the architect of the universe. It's a highly creative energy. It reminds us that we are the architects of our lives, thoughts, emotions and actions. Its symbol is a pearl, and this is a good time to work with stones, wear them and so on. This constellation invites us to make life plans, to design projects.
In mythology, Vishwakarma was also the one who made weapons for the devas fighting the asuras (demons). So there's an element of fighting and war here, all the more so as Saturn enters a new nakshatra on October 15 until November 24, Dhanishta, also linked to war. The planet Mars has just crossed Ketu at the beginning of the month, at the junction between two constellations, leading to unthinking actions not guided by reason. The good news is that the day after the eclipse is the start of Navaratri, the 9 days of celebration of the various forms of the Divine Mother and her victory over the dark and demonic forces!
We're all feeling this transitional energy, as between now and December, the lunar nodes change constellations, which happens about every 18 months. The North Node, among others, transits a very sensitive place called "gandantha", which means "karmic knot to untie", between Aries and Pisces, the first and last signs of the zodiac. Deep fears and memories may rise up, and there may be detachments to be made. We need to develop the resilience that enables us to sail through these unstable and unpredictable waves. Happy New Moon!
