Lunar Eclipse 2018 - Wednesday Jan 31st

Folks there is a partial  lunar eclipse visible on Wednesday January 31st from 6:48 AM to  7:10 AM in New Jersey. The total eclipse will be below the horizon (so not to worry). We are concerned with visible eclipse. Our vedic astrology asks us to protect ourselves during eclipse. Moon represent mind and it will be eclipsed during this time.


So what should you do?

1) Avoid selecting 3 days before and after for the beginning of anything ""New"".
2)  Please  throw away any left over food or cover with Tulasi
3)  If possible, please do not eat anything 12 hours before the eclipse.
4) Protect yourself

• Take bath before 6:30 AM
• Sit down and meditate from 6:48 AM to 7:10 AM
• Recite your mantra; or Om namaha  Shivay
• Do a sankalp for a danam
• Take bath again after 7:10 AM after the eclipse is over

Note: Rest is all details below. Any questions, please reach out to me.

Precautions to be taken during the Sutak Kaal

A few points of caution are mentioned below to help keep the negativity and inauspiciousness at bay during a Sutak Kaal.

• Activities such as eating, drinking and using the loo are forbidden during a Sutak Kaal.
• Abstain from touching the idols of gods and holy plants such as Tulsi during a Sutak Kaal. Clean the idols of all the impurities once the eclipse is over.
• It is advised to light diyas and candles in holy places at in ones’ home and chant mantras to keep the vicinity clean and positive.
• Exercising during a Sutak Kaal is advisable.
• Chores such as knitting, sewing and use of knives and scissors should be avoided.
• It is suggested to exercise restrain from intimacy and sensual activities during an eclipse.
• Sprinkling of Holy water in and around the house and fresh food preparation must be done after the eclipse has passed.
• In case the food is to be prepared beforehand and needs to be stored, put a tulsi leaf in the food before storing it.
• During an eclipse. Food must be prepared freshly and should only be consumed after taking a bath.
• Pregnant women must exercise caution and not be exposed during an eclipse at all costs as the rays and energies present in the atmosphere during that period might harm the foetus.
• The effects of a Lunar Eclipse last for about 6 weeks and that of a Solar Eclipse last for almost 6 months.
• This time very good to clear debts.Even if you cannot pay full amount , you can repay at least a small part of the  money taken.You will  certainly clear the debts very soon

Mantras to shield yourself from the Eclipses

• It is very auspicious time for doing spiritual practice.Those who have Mantropadesam, can do the chanting of the Mantra. Others can recite slokas or Strotra’s of their choice.Chanting slokas and mantras during grahan time will have great benefits.It is thousand times more powerful than doing on normal days.
• Maha mrityunjaya Mantra etc. is considered beneficial.Students can recite Saraswathi mantra or Ganapathi Mantra for good progress in studies.Woman can do Lalitha Sahasranama parayana , Mahalakshmi Ashtakam etc.Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama is good for one and all.

Partial Lunar Eclipse in New Jersey

Lunar Eclipse Starts - 06:48:27
Lunar Eclipse Ends (With Moonset) - 07:04:13

Moonset - 07:04:13
Local Eclipse Duration - 00 Hours 15 Mins 46 Secs

Sutak Begins - 17:16:56 on 30th, January
Sutak Ends - 07:04:13

Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Begins - 00:11:23

Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Ends - 07:04:13