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Lunar Eclipse on Uncommon Planetary Alignment Day

According to Vedic Astrology, the upcoming lunar eclipse will occur on May 16, 2022, (on May 15th from 10.30 p.m. (PT) / 1.30 a.m. (ET) to May 16th at 1.54 a.m. (PT) / 4.54 a.m. (ET)) an uncommon planetary alignment day when the Moon and Ketu are in Libra. Venus is exalted in Pisces and shares the sign with Jupiter. Sun and Mercury are in Venus−ruled Taurus. Vedic experts believe that it is a day for clearing your karmic baggage, pacifying your ancestors and self-introspection. According to Dharma Shastra, it is important to perform Tarpanam and meditation on the day of the lunar eclipse for protection and peace of mind.

AstroVed will be performing special rituals that include a Grand Fire Lab to invoke the positive aspects of the Moon, an Individual Fire Lab to clear afflictions for those born during the lunar eclipse, chanting of sacred Vedic hymns, as well as an ancestral ritual to alleviate negative impact and energies, enhance your emotional balance, restore health, and gain ancestral blessings for a happy and prosperous life.

Impact of Lunar Eclipse 2022

The upcoming lunar eclipse will occur in Libra, where the Moon is with Ketu. According to Vedic Astrology, the Moon denotes the mind, emotions, equilibrium, and feelings. As Ketu eclipses the Moon, it may make you lose your equilibrium and act impulsively, thereby affecting your personal and professional relationships.

This is the ideal time to engage in higher spiritual growth, show compassion, and be understanding. Health may need more focus, especially mental health. Be aware of your negative aspects and try to stay positive. The time is right to remember and honor your ancestors and perform Tarpanam for them.

Importance of Chanting Vedic Mantras during Lunar Eclipse

Any charitable deeds or spiritual practices performed on the day of lunar eclipse are believed to bring manifold benefits. According to Dharma Shastra (collections of treatises on sacred duties), chanting any Vedic mantra even once during the eclipse can bestow you with multifold benefits. As the influence of the Moon on the earthplane would be high during lunar eclipse, it can affect your mind, thoughts and feelings. Chanting mantras and practicing meditation can bring peace of mind and relax you.

Dos and Don’ts on Eclipse Day

It is important to avoid certain things and perform some rituals to ward off negative energies during the eclipse.

• If possible, fast during the eclipse period
• Don’t cook or eat during eclipse time
• Take a bath after the eclipse
• Listen to Vishnu Sahasranamam (1000 unique names of Vishnu) or Shiva’s Mrityunjaya Mantra

• Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Namo Narayana” during the eclipse
• Pregnant women should not expose themselves to the Moon

Lunar Eclipse 2022 Astrology: Effect of Uncommon Planetary Alignment on Eclipse Day

• Moon will be in the Venus-ruled sign Libra along with Ketu. As Ketu shares the sign with the Moon, it eclipses its positive qualities and creates Grahan Dosha (Eclipse affliction)
• Venus will be exalted in Pisces, which it will share with Jupiter. Venus denotes love and relationships and Jupiter is the planet of expansion and abundance. Both planets are benefic and may strengthen the sign, enhancing good money karma and relationships.
• Sun & Mercury will be in Taurus, another sign ruled by Venus. Both luminary planets (Sun & Moon) in Venus−ruled signs (Taurus and Libra) can help boost positive aspects.

This uncommon alignment of planets may strengthen the signs they occupy and mitigate the negative influence of the lunar eclipse to some extent. However, Vedic experts recommend people born under the following stars to be cautious and perform rituals to safeguard them.

Jupiter Stars – Punarvasu, Vishaka, and Purvabhadra

Rahu Stars – Ardra, Swati, and Sathabhisha