5 Eclipse Astrological Influence Essentials

Eclipses have tremendous influence on human lives. During 2009, there are six eclipses; two solar and four lunar eclipses occurring on the following dates

    
1. 2009 Jan 26th: Annular Solar Eclipse
2. 2009 Feb. 09th: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
3. 2009 Jul. 07th: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
4. 2009 Jul 22nd: Total Solar Eclipse
5. 2009 Aug. 06th: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
6. 2009 Dec. 31st: Partial Lunar Eclipse

It is important for every one to know the significance of these celestial events on their lives. There are five essentials in Vedic Astrology for recognizing the astrological influence of eclipses. These are:

1. Eclipse points are”energy junctions”. It is popularly believed that Eclipse always portends negative events. However, that is not true. Whether the energy is manifested positively or negatively depends on the position of the ascendant and other planets with reference to the eclipse point.

2. The eclipse lunar node type, Rasi and Nakshatra are significant astrological influence factors. The astrological influence of an eclipse is determined by whether the north lunar node (Rahu) or the south lunar node (Ketu) conjuncts Sun and the zodiac sign and nakshatra of the conjunction.

3. The eclipse influences the matters related to the eclipse point house from the ascendant. Eclipse point house is the house in which the sun/moon conjunction with Rahu/ketu takes place. For example, the upcoming Jan 2009 partial solar eclipse takes place in Capricorn. For Gemini ascendants, this is the eighth house. Matters related to eighth house will come into action influenced by the eclipse for Gemini born.

4. The planets in conjunction with or aspecting the eclipse point are eclipse significators . The planetary positions at the time of eclipse must be analyzed to determine the strength and direction of the events to happen on the aftermath of the eclipse.

5. Eclipse point degrees and Individual horoscope planetary longitudes, Rasi and Navamsa Charts should be analyzed together. Celestial events like eclipses are significant transit events and must be analyzed with respect to individual rasi and Navamsas as well as Vimsottari mahadasha/antardasha periods.