Eclipses are significant astronomical and astrological events that influence global, national, and individual affairs. The Lunar Eclipse on September 18, 2024, occurring in Pisces, offers a profound moment of change and transformation. This eclipse will impact various areas of life based on its astrological placement, particularly the Virgo-Pisces axis, which corresponds to the 6th and 12th houses of the natural zodiac. These houses govern areas such as public health, financial stability, and foreign relations.
While the eclipse will be barely visible in India, its astrological significance remains crucial, affecting regions symbolised by Pisces and Virgo and having global ramifications on health, economy, and natural events. Let’s analyze its astrological impact on various zodiac signs, and how these celestial shifts may bring forth challenges and opportunities for transformation in the coming months in respect to global and Indian context.
Lunar Eclipse:
• Date: September 18, 2024
• Type: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
• Time: From 7:43 AM to 8:46 AM (IST).
• Visibility in India: This eclipse will be barely visible in some parts of Northwest and Northeast India as a penumbral eclipse. Most regions of India will not see it clearly.
• Astrological Placement: The lunar eclipse will occur in Pisces, influenced by the Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
• Since it is not visible in India –it is not of much religious significance.
Planetary position at the time of eclipse for Delhi
Global and Mundane Impact of the Lunar Eclipse:
The Lunar Eclipse of September 18, 2024, occurs in Pisces, a mutable water sign, under the influence of Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra and the 1st Drekkana. This eclipse impacts the Virgo-Pisces axis, symbolizing the 6th and 12th houses of the natural zodiac, which govern crucial matters related to public health, political stability, financial solvency, and international relations.
1. 6th House (Virgo): This house governs public amity, relations with neighbors, public health, political stability, financial solvency, litigations, judicial proceedings, communal harmony, and labor relations. As the lunar eclipse affects this axis, it suggests potential disruptions in global public health systems, increased communal tensions, and political instability. Governments may face challenges in maintaining financial solvency, with possible labor unrest or strained relations between states.
2. 12th House (Pisces): The 12th house represents financial losses, expenditures, mishaps, hospitalizations, foreign debt, wars, and smuggling. The placement of the eclipse in Pisces indicates the potential for global economic instability, with increasing foreign debts and financial challenges. Issues related to public health may arise, leading to higher hospitalizations and increased government spending to mitigate crises.
Regional Impact:
Regions symbolized by Virgo (Northwest) and Pisces (Southeast) will experience more profound effects of this eclipse. In India, regions aligned with the northwest and southeast directions may experience natural calamities like earthquakes or flooding. This is due to the eclipse's occurrence in the water-earth axis (Pisces-Virgo), which heightens the likelihood of seismic events and environmental disruptions.
Above influence will affect almost every country but its actual affect and intensity will depend on Country rising sign and houses it impacts.
Current Planetary Alignments:
The positions of planets during this period show most of them in trine or mutual Kendra positions, creating an environment ripe for significant natural calamities such as earthquakes. Since the eclipse falls on the Pisces-Virgo axis, which governs earth and water signs, expect substantial global economic shifts and instability in financial markets, particularly involving commodities such as water resources and agriculture.
Impact in the Indian Context:
The Lunar Eclipse of September 18, 2024, affects the 5th and 11th house axis in India’s Independence chart. While the 5th house matters will face challenges, the 11th house influence is generally favorable, allowing India to maintain its economic momentum despite other negative astrological factors. Here’s how this dynamic plays out:
3. Fifth House: This house governs intellectuals, emotional stability, communal harmony, stock markets, children, and moral values. The lunar eclipse brings negative influences on these areas, leading to potential disturbances in communal relations, volatility in stock markets, and challenges in education and intellectual circles. The well-being of children and issues surrounding morality and values may also come under stress during this period, leading to heightened unrest or discontent among the masses.
4. Eleventh House: The 11th house governs friendships, alliances, gains, and economic progress. Despite the challenges presented by the 5th house, the 11th house eclipse is considered generally favorable. India may experience continued economic growth and financial gains despite the other difficulties. However, this eclipse could strain relationships with friendly countries, leading to diplomatic tensions or strained alliances. While economic progress will be sustained, the political landscape may see shifts in international partnerships and agreements, particularly with nations considered as allies.
Individual Impact of the Eclipse Based on Zodiac Signs:
The eclipse will impact each zodiac sign based on the house it occupies for each ascendant:
5. Aries Ascendant: The eclipse affects the 12th house, bringing concerns related to expenditures, hidden enemies, and mental stress. Health and financial stability may be impacted, so caution in spending is advised.
6. Taurus Ascendant: Occurring in the 11th house, this eclipse may disrupt financial gains, social networks, and relationships with friends. Delays in financial rewards or conflicts within groups are possible.
7. Gemini Ascendant: The eclipse influences the 10th house, impacting career and public reputation. There may be professional setbacks or difficulties in dealings with superiors.
8. Cancer Ascendant: Falling in the 9th house, this eclipse brings challenges in higher education, long-distance travel, and relationships with mentors.
9. Leo Ascendant: The eclipse falls in the 8th house, suggesting potential sudden transformations, financial stresses, and health issues.
10. Virgo Ascendant: The eclipse affects the 7th house, which governs relationships, business partnerships, and marriage. Conflicts or tensions in these areas may arise.
11. Libra Ascendant: It impacts the 6th house, bringing health-related challenges, especially chronic issues, and potential conflicts at work.
12. Scorpio Ascendant: The eclipse impacts the 5th house, which governs children, creativity, and speculation. Be cautious in speculative investments and dealing with children.
13. Sagittarius Ascendant: The 4th house is affected, leading to disruptions in home life, family matters, or property-related issues.
14. Capricorn Ascendant: The eclipse impacts the 3rd house, ruling communication, siblings, and short travels. Be mindful of misunderstandings and travel delays.
15. Aquarius Ascendant: The 2nd house, which governs finances and family, may experience turbulence, including financial challenges or disputes within the family.
16. Pisces Ascendant: The eclipse occurs in the 1st house, bringing transformations in self-identity and health issues. This is a period for introspection and self-care.
Conclusion:
The Lunar Eclipse of September 18, 2024, will have widespread impacts on both the global and personal levels. While certain regions and individuals will feel its effects more strongly based on their astrological placements, the broader implications for public health, economic stability, and political relations are significant. For India, the eclipse is likely to bring challenges in communal harmony, stock market volatility, and public health, with possible natural calamities affecting the northwestern and southeastern regions of the country. This is a time for careful consideration, introspection, and precaution in both personal and public matters.
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