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The world will witness three Eclipses within a period of 30 days.

In the month of June 2020, there will be one Penumbral lunar Eclipse and one Annular Solar Eclipse. Again on 5^th July 2020 there will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The first two will be visible in India but the last one will not be visible in India.

However, all these transit phenomena involving Dragons Head (Rahu) and Dragons Tail (Ketu) will have bearing on the world in different aspects as per Mundane Astrology.

The month of June 2020 will witness two Eclipses Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on 5^th June 2020 and Solar Eclipse on the 21^st of June 2020. Both the Eclipses will be Visible in India.

Lunar Eclipse
5^th/6^th June 2020 Friday/Saturday
(Samvat 2077, Jyestha Purnima)

Timing of the Upchhaya Chandra Grahan will be on 5^th June beginning from 23 hrs 15 minutes till 6^th June 2020, 2 am. 34 minutes (IST). (Total duration will be 3 hrs 19 minutes).

When and where the Eclipse will be seen?
The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will be visible all over Africa, Australia, Europe, and Asia including India.

Effects of this Pnembral Lunar Eclipse?
Border tensions with China, Pakistan and Myanmar may become troublesome and tense. The health of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi calls for attention. In addition, the sudden health condition of a senior central cabinet Minister may bring gloominess in BJP headquarters. Health condition of British Queen may deteriorate. Countries like Russia and United Kingdom may see alarming growth of cases related to Covid-19.

As per ‘Kurma Chakra’ the states of Maharashtra, Gujrat, and central part of Madhya Pradesh come under Jyestha Nakshatra as such these areas may see the worst stages of Covid-19.

Annular Solar Eclipse
An Annular Solar Eclipse will take place on 21^st June 2020 (Samvat 2077, Ashadi Amavashya, Sunday) early in the day at 9:15 am till 15:03 hours (IST). (Total duration of the Annular Solar Eclipse will be 5 hours and 48 minutes).

The Solar Eclipse will be visible in Africa, Indonesia, southeast Europe, Asia including India. It will also cover Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

As per Hindu Panchang, this Annular Eclipse will take place in Mithun Rashi and Mrigshira Nakshatra. Consequently, natives of Mithun Moon Sign, Mithun Lagna and Mrigshira Nakshatra must take full precaution and appease planets. To safeguard their interests.

According to ‘Dharma Sindhu’ if a Solar Eclipse takes place on a Sunday this is called ‘Chooda Mani’ yog and this has a special significance of worship, bath and charity.

Effects of this Annular Solar Eclipse?
Earthquake and weather disaster is a strong probability. Pakistan and Kabul may see the spurt of fresh violence in greater magnitude. In India some states may face an uphill task in running coalition govt. Rank and file may put strong resistances against local bodies and corporations. Labour Unions and migraine workers will face more troubles and misery even within their home state. Coalition govt. may face intraparty rivalry which may be at its worst. Kashmir will burn again giving a headache to the center.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will take place on 5^th July 2020 (Samvat 2077, Ashadi Poornima Sunday) in the morning at 8:37 am (IST). It will continue till 11 am and 22 minutes (IST). (Total duration will be of 2 hours and 45 minutes).

The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will be visible all over America, Southwest Europe, and Africa. This Eclipse will not be visible in any part of India.

As a result of this, the American economy will experience severe economic crisis. There will be a war of words between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. France and China will see revolts by racists. However, the only silver lining will be that Covid-19 will be on its wane of disappearance bit by bit. Planets indicate that within the next Total Lunar Eclipse of 14^th December 2020 Covid-19 will be fully under control.

Sutak Kaal
As per ‘Jyotirnibandha’ Sutak or unchaste situation should be followed only where any eclipse is visible. It begins 12 hours before the Solar Eclipse and 9 hours before the Lunar Eclipse.               

This may be clarified that Sutak should be followed in India by religious people for Solar Eclipse of 21^st June 2020 only.

No Sutak is applicable for the Lunar Eclipses of 5^th June 2020 and 5^th July 2020.

Do’s and don’t’s during an eclipse
As it is visible in India, the religious people should follow the guidelines as per scriptures reproduced below-

• It is beneficial to control the mind and perform meditation and Japa during the occurrence of the eclipse.
• It is extremely auspicious to hold a cup filled with Brahmi ghee and recite the mantra, ‘Om Namoh Narayanyay’ or Chandra mantra-“Om Sharm Shrim Shrom Sah Chandraye Namah”- 8000 times during the eclipse. After the eclipse is over, one should consume the ghee. By doing so, one is said to receive utmost divine blessings and possess extraordinary creative and analytical skills.
• It is believed that one who consumes food during an eclipse paves his way to hell after death.
• One should not take food after three hours of a lunar eclipse. However, pregnant ladies, elderly or sick persons, children can accept food right after one and a half hours.
• Special guidance for pregnant ladies are as under:

1. She must not see the Lunar eclipse.
2. She must stay at home (indoor).
3. She should sit with coconut and a bunch of Tulsi leaves.
4. It necessary she may take medicine or water mixed with sesame seeds and kush.
5. She should not go to sleep.
6. She should recite Chandra Mantras as Moon is directly related to water and emotions. Both of these factors are crucial for a pregnant lady.

• Putting tulsi leaves on all eatables ensure their purity and goodness. However, cooked food should be given away to a cow or dog and fresh food should be cooked for consumption after the eclipse is over.
• During the eclipse, water mixed with sesame seeds and kush should be consumed only when it is extremely essential. It is better to avoid eating or drinking anything during the eclipse period.
• Bathing during Grahan Sparsh, performing homa during Grahan, doing poojan, shraddha rituals in Madhya, and bathing with full clothes on at the end of Grahan should be followed. Women can bathe without washing their hair.
• One should take food only after viewing the clear moon once the eclipse is over.
• After the eclipse is over, one should wash the clothes that he was wearing and then wear fresh clean clothes.
• A person attains virtues by doing charity like feeding the animals or donating things to the poor people during the eclipse.
• On the day of the eclipse, flowers, leaves, and twigs should not be plucked or broken. One should avoid cleaning oneself like washing hair or brushing teeth.
• During eclipse activities such as unlocking a key, involvement in any physical relationship, eating food, sleeping, urination or defecation are prohibited. Doing any of these activities invites ill-health and poverty.
• During the eclipse, no auspicious or new work should be initiated.
• Pregnant women should be extra careful during an eclipse.
• Eating someone else’s food in eclipse destroys all the virtues that have been attained by that person.
• One should not dig land during an eclipse.

Remedial Measures:
Mantra to protect during Chandra Grahan-
a) “Indro Nalo Yamo Yaksho, Varuno Vayurev Cha
Kuber Isho Dhwan in twandu Pagottha Vyatham Mam”.

b) Recitation of ‘Chandra Gayatri Mantra’ will be highly beneficial.
“Om Atriputraya Vidmahe
Sagrodbhavaya Dhimahee
Tannash Chandraya Prachodyat

c) Recitation of ‘Mahamrityunjaya Mantra’ will be highly beneficial for the eradication of diseases.
d) Recitation of ‘Shree Sukta’ will be powerful for the gain of wealth.

Remedial Measures:
Mantra to appease lord Sun and the Earth during Surya Grahan:-
a) Recitation of Surya Gayatri – 1008 times during eclipse period.
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe, Divakaray Dheemahi Tannah Surya Prachodyat.

b) Recitation of Prithvi Gayatri- 108 times during eclipse.
Om Prithvi Debayai, Sahastra Moortyayi Dheemahi, Tannah Prithvi Prachodyat.

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About Dr. Surendra Kapoor
Surendra Kapoor, is a leading light in the field of Vedic Jyotish, Vastu Shastra, Aura Reading, Naming Names, and Dream Interpretation.  He is a voracious reader, multi-linguistic and multitalented counsellor. He has been received several prestigious awards.