On September 7, a blood moon, a total lunar eclipse, peaks at 11:11 am PT. With totality spanning 82 minutes (10:30 to 11:52 am PT), this eclipse is an especially lengthy and potent celestial event that can quicken transformation and awaken hidden layers of awareness. If you’re under strain or at an important crossroads now, this lunar eclipse can bring a breakthrough that propels you forward into new realms of potential.
In Vedic astrology, lunar eclipses occur when the full moon aligns with Rahu or Ketu. Rahu, the head of the celestial snake, bites the moon during this eclipse, darkening its light and revealing karmic patterns.
This full moon/lunar eclipse falls at 21 degrees sidereal Aquarius, a sign connected to social unrest, collective emotion, and uprisings. Rahu in this placement can amplify irrational behavior and confusion on a collective level. On the opposite side of the sky, Ketu in Leo highlights the fate of governments, kings, and leaders whose rise and fall are magnified by this placement.
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This lunar eclipse is in the area of the sky called Purva Bhadrapada, the star of spiritual fire. This fierce nakshatra is symbolized by a burning funeral pyre that sets the soul free from the physical body. The Purva Bhadrapada lunar eclipse can reveal where you’ve been acting unconsciously and awaken the power to choose different paths.
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Jupiter’s positive dristi on Rahu now is an auspicious influence on this eclipse, possibly propelling big expansion and economic growth.
As summer closes in the northern hemisphere and the equinox approaches (September 22), shadows grow longer and a spiritual portal opens on Earth. The two weeks following this eclipse, from September 7 to 21, are known in the Vedic tradition as Pitru Paksha, the fortnight of the ancestors. In this waning moon fortnight, the veil between the living and the spirit world grows thin.
This is a time to honor the dead and to remember, heal, and integrate the past. Creating an altar with photos or keepsakes of loved ones, making offerings or donations in their names, and watching for subtle messages around you can open doors to connection and guidance.
The eclipse season of transformation continues with the solar eclipse on September 21, which ignites Navratri—the sacred nine-night celebration of the Goddess.
How these planetary transits affect you personally depends on your birth chart.Book a Vedic astrology reading to learn more.
