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Total Lunar Eclipse on 10th December 2011
Lunar Eclipse
The last eclipse of the year 2011 will occur on the 10th December 2011 and it will be a Total Lunar Eclipse. As is well-known, Lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon passes through the shadow of the earth in the heaven, comes near Rahu or Ketu and when it occurs, all three planets(Sun, Earth and Moon) are nearly in straight line. Here it is a total Lunar eclipse because the whole of Moon’s disc will be obscured. In order to study the impact of this eclipse, a chart has been prepared taking the time of the maximum of the eclipse i.e 20 hrs and 20 min.
The eclipse occurs in the sign Taurus. As Ketu is involved in the eclipse, it is a South Nodal eclipse. South Nodal eclipse are not considered strong in their effects. Lunar eclipses affect mostly the matters concerned with Moon, viz common people particularly women, harmony in the family life as also in the country, matters concerning water, those living in water like fish, shipping, liquids, commodities like groceries, vegetables etc.
When the Moon is full in Taurus, the Sun is in the opposite sign of Scorpio. This year (2011), the Full Moon is at 18 degrees Taurus-Scorpio. Luna loves to be in the sign Taurus, for earthy goodness, rooting in, contentment, and most important in these manic times, relaxing!
Taurus is a fixed sign, making it about consolidating, entrenching, committing to one thing and firming up. Taurus is an earth sign, with an emphasis on natural rhythms, building, sensuality and creating wealth.
Varahamihira on this lunar eclipse
When eclipse occurs in Taurus, animals especially cows, the keepers of animals and people of good character and conduct will be adversely affected. The eclipse effected sign is aspected by Mercury. So the rulers will be affected and essential commodities like ghee, milk, honey and oil will become scarce. Further when the eclipse occurs in the lunar month of Agrahayan (Nov-Dec), the animals living in Kashmir, western and Southern parts of India will face destruction. There will be good rains in the South of India. People will be happy and prosperous.
Full Moon in Taurus: earthing intensity, taking your time, drawing on inner wealth, creature comforts, nesting, amassing resources, creature comforts, artful voice, protecting precious vitality through intimacy, handicrafts, animal sensuality, fertility, relaxation, slow food, beauty, Mother Nature, the exaltation of the feminine and dark mysteries.
It is a good time to take stock of your finances; look at different ways of generating income; assess what has value; commit to your art or craft; allow yourself to move at a slower pace; revel in the sights, sounds and smells of nature; consolidate your resources; make a good investment; acquire land or real estate; stock up on your favorite foods and most importantly Do things that remind you that “Life is Good and fulfilling.”(source: astrology.com)
Impact of the Eclipse:
The eclipse will be visible in the region Africa, Europe, the Middle-East, Asia , Australia, North America, Green Land and the Indian, Pacific and Arctic Oceans.
This year’s Taurus Full Moon is on November 10th and 11th.
- San Francisco, CA (Nov 10th) at 12:16 pm
- New York (Nov 10th) at 3:16 pm
- London, UK (Nov 10th) at 8:16 pm
- Johannesburg, SA (Nov 10th) at 10:16 pm
- Sydney, Australia (Nov 11th) at 7:16 am
Impact on India:
The Chandra grahan will be taking place in India between 6:16 PM on December 10 to 9:48 PM on December 10, 2011. Total Lunar Eclipse – the moon is fully covered – is from 7:36 PM to 8:37 PM on December 10, 2011.
The eclipse will be visible throughout the country. India has its own traditional approach towards the eclipses. Food is consumed a couple of hours before the commencement of the eclipse. Almanac lists out the stars and constellations affected by the eclipse as – Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Hasta and Sravana. Some remedial measures to be undertaken are as follows;
- Donate Coconuts accompanied by cash in the temple before sunset.
- Eat your dinner before 5 pm and have a bath after 7 pm the same day i.e 10th Dec 2011.
Read here for more details. - Chandra and Surya Grahan in 2011: India Perspective
- Solar and Lunar Eclipses in 2011: Surya and Chandra Grahan- Information and what to do?
