How to Survive Eclipse Season
We are well and truly in Eclipse Season, which started with the Partial Solar Eclipse on the 25th October and the Total Lunar Eclipse is on November 8th, and my gosh am I feeling the effects!
I wanted to create a mini guide to help you through this season, including what to do and what to avoid in order to get the most from the next powerful astrological event.
So first of all.. what is an Eclipse?
A Solar Eclipse always happens during a New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are positioned together in the same zodiac sign. The New Moon aligns close to the nodal axis and obscures the Sun. Lunar eclipses always occur on a Full Moon, when the shadow of the Earth falls on the Moon.
Okay… but how does an Eclipse affect me?
Eclipses are known for triggering not only personal but also global events. As the Sun and Moon come into perfect alignment, the energy is especially strong and marks a powerful time for spiritual practises where we bring our attention from the outer material world to our inner world.
Here is my guide of the top 10 things to do or avoid during an eclipse:
Avoid Looking directly at the Moon – during a Lunar Eclipse it is not advised to look directly at the moon.
Meditate and Contemplate – these spiritual practises will help you look within and tune yourself to the spiritual vibrations. If you’re seeking answers to any burning questions, the eclipse is a good time to search within yourself and find the solution.
Avoid Starting that Project – Do not commit to taking on a new project 3 days before or after a Lunar Eclipse and 10 days before or after a Solar Eclipse. The ancient Seers considered eclipses to be a negative omen for beginning new projects.
Pause and Observe – Be aware of heightened emotions. If you go through intense emotions, know that it is temporary and will pass. You may experience a lack of mental clarity, so it’s not a good time to make decisions. Be patient and before acting, pause and think things through. Be aware of any desires in the mind, and let go of any that aren’t beneficial for you.
Listen to Powerful Sacred Vedic Chants – Listening, meditating or even better reciting these chants is very powerful during the eclipse.
‘Om Namah Shivaya’ – it is extremely powerful to chant this mantra as many times as you can during an eclipse.
‘Om Dum Durgaye Namaha’ – the Sanskrit meaning for Durga is a place that is protected and cannot be reached by evil forces. Durga also means invincible, unbeatable and undefeated.
Honour Your Ancestors – pray for them, be grateful, connect to them and seek their blessings.
Donate – donating to a good cause without expecting anything in return is incredibly powerful and beneficial, particularly during the eclipse.
Choose Positivity – Spend the eclipse time with people who are vibrant and positive. Avoid confrontations and power struggles. Internally focus on feeling positive and grateful for what you have and avoid complaining or feeling a sense of lack.
Avoid Materialistic Commitments – It’s best not to make important decisions about job changes, marriage or romantic proposals, moving to a new home, high value purchases or investments during eclipse season
Reflect on Spiritual Knowledge – listen to, read or reflect on spiritual wisdom at this time.
Are you going to try any of the above practices for the remainder of this eclipse season? Let me know in the comments below…