“Moon signifies Mind and lack of light on Moon would make Six Inner Enemies (desire, anger, attachment, greed, jealousy and ego) more active; hence disturbing the mind.  If it’s not guarded then the contemplated negative thoughts could manifest into undesirable actions resulting into negative Karma. It’s better to absorb the Mind into sacred activities and contemplate on God which would help to you conquer the Six Inner Enemies”

A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its shadow (Umbra).  

What Is a Lunar Eclipse?

Earth orbits the Sun and the Moon orbits the Earth.  Whenever, the Earth lines up directly between the Sun and the Moon, it blocks the light from Sun to Moon.  Here Earth’s shadow falls upon the Moon. This is called Lunar Eclipse. Hence, a lunar eclipse can occur only the night of a Full Moon. The type and length of an eclipse depend upon the Moon’s location relative to its orbital nodes.

What is Partial Lunar Eclipse?

A Partial Lunar Eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, but they are not precisely aligned; only part of the Moon’s visible surface moves into the Earth’s shadow.

What are Umbra and Penumbra?

The Umbra (Latin for “shadow”) is the innermost and darkest part of a shadow, where the Sun is completely blocked by the occluding body. An observer in the umbra experiences a Total Eclipse.  The Penumbra (Latin for “almost”) is the region in which only a portion of the Sun is obscured by the occluding body. An observer in the penumbra experiences a Partial Eclipse

What is Sutak?

Sutak is certain duration of time before Solar and Lunar Eclipse.  Duration of Sutak depends upon the observable Sunrise & Sunset of the place at the time of eclipse.  At average, it is observed for 12 hours before Solar Eclipse and for  9 hours before Lunar Eclipse.

What happens during Sutak and Eclipse?

It’s said that the earth’s energy mistakes the eclipse as a full cycle of the Moon.  It’s believed that during Sutak the atmosphere starts getting contaminated with harmful energies of North Node & South Nodes of the Moon (called Rahu & Ketu in Vedic Astrology respectively). During Sutak Biorhythmic, Gravitational, Physiological, Emotional and Neurological fluctuations start taking place and last till end of Eclipse.   Also, logically speaking, the cooked food goes through the phases of its deterioration much more rapidly in a subtle way than it does on a normal day.  

Stages and Time of the Lunar Eclipse (26-27 May 2021)

I am giving Stages and Time of the Lunar Eclipse for Auckland, New Zealand (26-27 May 2021).  

If you wish, you may check your local time at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/ lunar/2021-may-26  to see when the exact maximum Eclipse will occur  where you live.   

Astrological Speaking the Possible Effects of Lunar Eclipse (26-27 May 2021)

1. Lunar Eclipse has the potential to make deep psychological effects at subconscious level

2. You may become more Emotional than usual

3. Look after your health if your birthday falls between 17 May 2021 and 5 June 2021

4. This Eclipse has the potential to bring news of big events. Regardless of what happens, it will become apparent that the entire universe is determined to push you to move ahead. Obscurations frequently mark a significant defining moment

5. Something significant may end to start something different

6. This Eclipse is more enthusiastic as it welcomes conclusive endings

7. NEVER EVER under any circumstance issue ultimatums or take big actions under any Eclipse, may it be Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse  

8. NEVER EVER begin a new project/venture at Eclipse time, may it be Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse

9. This Eclipse may bring a random event and/or change in life that you do not expect; even that me be delivered right at your doorsteps. Sometimes the event may have started somewhere else, may be totally out of your control, but it can create forces of changes in a significant scale to you

10. This Eclipse may speed your sense of time and ‘Change your Plans’

11. This Eclipse may help you to see the ‘True Character’ of someone close to you

12. Take notice of all news, signals and messages seriously that you get near an Eclipse. Please note, sometimes you are able to face big challenges successfully by paying attention to the signals/messages you pick up at Eclipse time

13. Sometimes, (subject to your Astrological Chart where the Eclipse takes place), the Eclipse has the potential to ‘Eclipse out’ or give “trouble” someone important your life. Generally, Solar eclipse signifies “Male” and Lunar eclipse signifies “Female”

14. Eclipses always stimulate Cancer and Leo signs in the Astrological chart regardless of where in which sign the eclipse takes place

Action Plan during Sutak and Eclipse

1. As per Indian scriptures, it is NOT auspicious to watch the Solar and Lunar Eclipses with naked eyes

2. Avoid consuming cooked food and any liquid

3. As per Vedic scriptures, Moon signifies Mind and lack of light on Moon would make six inner enemies (desire, anger, attachment, greed, jealousy and ego) more active; hence disturbing the mind. If it’s not guarded, then the contemplated negative thoughts could manifest into undesirable actions resulting into negative Karma. It’s better to absorb the mind into sacred activities and contemplate on God which would help you to conquer the Six Inner Enemies

4. In other words as in point 3, Mind is connected with the Moon; the Body is connected with the Earth and the Sun is connected with both. The time when all three come in alignment, it is believed to be good time for spiritual practices.  It is not a good time to eat or indulge in pleasures. It is a good time to conserve energy. So, from the ancient times it is said that you should not eat during the eclipse, and you should meditate.  Eclipses are more useful for spiritual practices. This is the best way to spend time during an eclipse as the meditation and contemplation can go much be deeper

5. It is highly recommend to chant Mantra chanted during the Eclipse time as this gives 10000 times more effects

6. Highly recommended Mantra to chant during Eclipse is  “Om Namo Narayanaya Namo Namaha”

“The mind is the Moon, the intelligence is the Sun;

see that they do not suffer from Eclipse.

Then, you are safe.

Do not worry when something happens in the outer sky;

worry, when the shadow of some dark desire,

some foul passion, some monstrous emotion,

some fell intention, casts its evil gloom over your inner sky.

See that the splendour of the Lord,

the cool rays of His Grace are not dimmed in the recesses of your heart. 

Make use of this Golden Opportunity to elevate your Conscious Level

by contemplating/meditating  on God or by chanting mantra during the Eclipse“

Regards

Ravinder Grover

 www.ravindergrover.com