While solar and lunar eclipses are natural astronomical phenomena, astrology assigns them profound significance. The upcoming month of September is set to witness a rare alignment, with two eclipses occurring within a short window of just fifteen days. A lunar eclipse will arrive first, followed by a solar eclipse exactly fifteen days later. Ancient astrological texts discuss this occurrence at length, often interpreting a double eclipse month as a precursor to significant disruptions or major calamities.
The Second Lunar Eclipse on September 7
According to Professor Subhash Pandey from the Department of Astrology at Banaras Hindu University, the second and final lunar eclipse of the year will take place on September 7. This celestial event will be visible in India as well as several other countries. Per the Vedic calendar, this date coincides with the Purnima Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. The eclipse will commence at 9:57 PM according to Indian Standard Time. The peak phase will occur at 11:41 PM, and the lunar eclipse will conclude at 1:27 AM in the night.
The Solar Eclipse on September 21
Following this, a solar eclipse is scheduled for September 21 on the Amavasya Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Ashwin month, which aligns with Pitru Amavasya. Professor Subhash Pandey noted that the solar eclipse on September 21 is a partial eclipse, meaning its effects will not span the entire globe and it will only be visible in specific regions. According to the calendar, this eclipse can be observed in New Zealand, eastern Malaysia, southern Polynesia, and western Antarctica. However, it will not be visible in India. In terms of Indian Standard Time, the eclipse will begin at 11:00 PM and end at 3:24 AM.
Indications of Natural Disasters and Turmoil
According to the Brihat Samhita, a classic text authored by Varahamihira, when two eclipses occur within the same month, the likelihood of earthquakes, tsunamis, severe storms, and major loss of life increases. Such celestial alignments can also heighten tensions between nations, potentially creating widespread distress and chaos among the public due to natural calamities.
