A Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, casting shadow over the Earth. Solar eclipses occur on a no moon’s day and usually mark major shakeup in high ranking authorities. Eclipses affect the careers of politicians, actors, sports persons and powerful corporate bosses. The placement of Sun in their individual chart and the running dasha sequence indicates the intensity of the impending danger.
This year the first partial solar eclipse will take place on 30 April 2022 in the sign of Aries and Bharani constellation (nakshatra). The maximum eclipse will be visible at 14:41 hrs. Although this eclipse will not be visible in India but this is going to be 1st eclipse in the sign of Aries after the entry of Rahu (north lunar node) on 12th April 2022. Thus it’ll activate the Rahu and natives will start feeling the change of the same from now onwards.
The following is the effect of this important first eclipse of Nav Samvat (Hindu New Year) on different lagnas/ascendants or rising signs in brief:-
ARIES: - This eclipse will activate first house leading to complete personality transformation in the next one year. The attitude towards society will change dramatically. New partnership/ventures can also take place.
TAURUS: - Taurus natives may start unexpected long distance travels. One should be careful about sudden spurt in expenses. Litigations should be avoided during this period. Insomnia can’t be ruled out for Taurus people in the coming few months.
GEMINI: - This eclipse will activate the eleventh house of Gemini natives making way for multiple sources of income. New ventures which were under consideration since long will pick up pace suddenly. Father’s health problems may increase.
CANCER: - Cancer natives may experience change/renovation of their offices during this eclipse as this time period activates their tenth house. They may get appreciation at work place as well as promotion with new responsibilities.
LEO: - This rare phenomenon will take place over ninth house of Leo natives. You’ll be inclined towards philanthropic work. Your quest for real Guru will increase and you may travel to find out the same. It’ll ignite the flame to get the purpose of life.
VIRGO: - This solar eclipse will activate the eighth house of Virgo people. You’ll be attracted towards occult studies. There may be financial gains out of inheritance but take care about family disputes. Relations with in-laws may take surprise turn.
LIBRA: - The Libran natives will have to be extra careful in married life as this eclipse is going to activate the seventh house. Misunderstanding with life partner/business partner/boss should be avoided. Those eligible can expect wedding bells in the coming few months.
SCORPIO: - Scorpio natives should not ignore any minor health issues as it may become bigger one unexpectedly in the coming months. This eclipse will activate the sixth house and sudden job change may happen. Borrowing should be avoided for the next few months.
SAGITTARIUS: - For Sagittarius natives this eclipse will activate fifth house and will give unexpected gains. One may opt for higher education also. Those eligible can expect progeny bliss also. Overall much better times ahead as it’ll create perfect balance between work and spiritual life.
CAPRICORN: - The activation of fourth house for Capricorns natives may lead to change/renovation of residence. Those planning for vehicle change can expect the better make/model. The mother’s health might become a reason for concern.
AQUARIUS: - Aquarius natives may go for frequent short journeys as this eclipse will activate their third house. They are likely to expand wider friends circle. Relations with younger siblings should be handled very carefully.
PISCES: - This eclipse activating second house of Pisces will lead to change in eating habits. Take care of minor eye problems. One might have to stay away from family in the coming few months.
The placements and aspects of Jupiter and Saturn in natal chart affect the above stated results a lot. Also the running Vishmottri/Jaimini Dasha sequence may increase or decrease the good/ill effects of this eclipse.
The author is Principal Consultant at Karma Dhyaan Astrology