Solar Eclipse

There will be complete Solar Eclipse on 22nd July 2009. This eclipse will be visible throughout India. According to Indian Standard Time, the entry time of this Solar Eclipse will be 5:28 AM. Mean time for Solar Eclipse will be 6:23 AM and the exit time will be 10:42AM. This eclipse will be on Pushya Nakshatra and Cancer Sign . This eclipse will be visible over a wide pathway that allows millions of people in Asia and the Pacific to see it. It will therefore be of considerable significance, as the more visible the eclipse, the more powerful its effects on us earthlings. During the total eclipse, the path of the Moon's dark umbral shadow moves over India, China, a handful of Japanese islands and the South Pacific Ocean, whilst a partial eclipse is seen within the much broader path of the Moon's penumbral shadow, which includes most of eastern Asia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately no eclipse is visible from North America or Europe.

Eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon having a great astrological significance. Eclipse has religious and astrological importance in our life. Hindu religion advises observing a different day routine on the day of eclipse by observing fast and propitation of planets by performing Pooja & Homa

. Astrology, especially Mundane astrology uses eclipse as one of the most important tools for predictions. It gives advance information about the adversities likely to befall on earth, its inhabitants, rulers, and living beings. These occurrences forewarn us about the impending earthquakes, famine. Draught, war and such other things. This advance knowledge can help counter action in preventing these calamities. Depending where in the zodiac the eclipse occurs, stress is always placed on the matters governed by that sign, or sector of the zodiac.

At a more personal level, the solar eclipse can have a big effect on our personal lives when it occurs in conjunction with one of our natal planets, especially our natal sun, moon or Ruling planet. In general the impact of the solar eclipse is quite significant on the rulers of the country, political leaders, and businessmen.

On July 9 solar eclipse is falling in cancer sign. This eclipse occurs at 29°27' of Cancer. The solar eclipse occupies the final degree of Cancer, a degree of fate, but also a degree of willpower, independence and egotism. Since cancer is a watery sign, this can cause significant changes in weather which can result in drying up of water bodies like rivers, canals etc. Since Ketu is also transiting in cancer sign, the effects are likely to be adverse. During this eclipse, mercury joins the sun which becomes eclipsed, so persons belonging to ruling community, trading community, youngsters and intellectuals will suffer. As the eclipse takes place in a watery sign the effect will be more on the people or animals living near the sea. Also since cancer is a movable sign, the effect will be temporary and brief..

Effect on individuals

All zodiac signs will be feeling the effects of the eclipses differently. Depending on where the eclipse falls in your horoscope, you will be dealing with issues associated with that house. If an eclipse (Lunar or Solar) falls in your sign, on your birthday or close to it within one week, you are due for major changes in your life this year. Perhaps you will end one relationship for another, or you could decide to move. The idea is to shake up the status quo in that particular area of your life. Eclipses have been known over the years as a time of both beginnings and endings. They also signify change in your life on a massive scale. Embrace change and realize that for every door that closes, another opens. It’s all for the best.
Effect of Solar eclipse on different zodiac signs:

Solar eclipse that occurs on 22 July, 2009 is most favorable and brings out good results to the natives of Taurus, Virgo, Libra and Aquarius zodiac signs.
The Eclipse makes average results for the natives of Gemini, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces zodiac signs.

This eclipse is unfavorable and bad for the natives of Aries, Cancer, Leo and Sagittarius zodiac signs.

This eclipse on 22nd July 2009, takes place in the constellation of Pushya and the adverse impact will be on the individuals born with the stars Punarvasu, Pushya and Ashlesha. It is advisable for the natives of Cancer, Leo & Sagittarius to avoid seeing eclipse on July 22, 2009. They should perform remedial measures as per the customs followed in order to mitigate adverse effects. Hindus in India perform certain remedial measures. In South India, the remedial measures are that the natives will be on fasting and after completion of the eclipse cleanse the house and have bath and go to a temple and offer Rudrabhishekam to Lord Shiva. They also perform Grahan Shanti. With a view to see that undigested food does not remain in the stomach, people avoid consuming food well before the commencement of the eclipse. Pregnant women are advised to remain indoors, so that child in the womb does not get affected by the radiation which may cause damage. Modern scientists also support this view.