A Total Lunar Eclipse is due on the night of 7 – 8 September 2025. That is a Khagras Chandra grahan will occur on the Bhadrapad Purnima. This is the first day of the Pitrupaksha, the fortnight dedicated to the departed ancestors and this time has very intense energies. This is also called a ‘Blood Moon’ as the eclipsed Moon looks dark red in color.

The partial/umbral lunar eclipse will be visible for about 3.5 hours. So its effects will be strongly felt for about 3 weeks before the eclipse and 3 weeks after the eclipse. And their intensity will gradually fade in about 3-4 months. In fact the weather disruptions, storms, heavy rains etc that we saw in August and which are still continuing are also linked to this incoming eclipse. 

This map from timeanddate.com shows both the penumbral shadowing and umbral/partial eclipse. The umbral phase/partial eclipse phase is considered to be the actual lunar eclipse. The penumbral shadowing is not an ‘eclipse’.

• The total luanr eclipse is visible in all the land and sea areas which are colored reddish/ dark blue shades in the map. Thy will see the entire disc of the moon eclipsed, Khagras chandra grahan.
• The partial eclipse is visible in the 4 lighter purplish – pink/ light – darker blue coloured bands. The people here will see the partial eclipse shadowing the Moon’s disc., ie a Khandagras chandra grahan.
• The 5th outermost band will witness only the penumbral shadow not the actual lunar umbral eclipse. Astrologically they will not witness a chandra grahan.
• And the white/light blue coloured land/seas will neither witness the umbral eclipse nor the penumbral shadow.

In Vedic Jyotish, the Moon is the agent of the Mind. And this Khagras chandra grahan will directly affect 3 entire continents. And so the people in these areas will primarily feel the effect on their bodies, emotions, and intelligence. If they are unable to handle this astral disturbance, it will eventually percolate into their physical bodies/ environment.

The timing of the eclipse is as follows

People living in three continents – Australia Asia and Africa will witness the eclipse. Asia is actually a supercontinent, it is one huge contagious land mass. It has powerful nations and currently several unstable regions – Russian region, Chinese region, the Indian sub-continent, the European region, Middle Eastern region, South East Asian region are all facing turbulence. The entire Asian supercontinent will feel the intensity of this total eclipse. And for Africa, Eastern Africa will feel the stronger effects compared to its western regions. 

People who live in areas where the eclipse is visible have to perform the pujas – daana, mantra etc to safely channelise the eclipse energies. This is as per the rules of Vedic Jyotish. But, given the scale of this eclipse, it is advisable that all of us do some remedial actions to safely channelise its power in our lives on this day. Everyone on this earth will feel the eclipse effects directly or indirectly, there will be unforeseen events in everyone’s lives. About 90% of the earth’s population will absorb this eclipse energy in some way partial or total. And about 80% of us will absorb the energy of the eclipse’s totality. This makes this eclipse extremely intense and it will trigger a lot of life changing events in all our lives. So everyone must be prepared.

Rahu is eclipsing the Moon in Aquarius sign and Ketu is opposite him in Leo with the Sun and Mercury. Thus the eclipse primarily involves 5 graha. Saturn owns Aquarius and he is within 15deg of Rahu. Rahu, Saturn (retrograde) and Moon are all in the Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra which is the locus of the eclipse. So note whatever these 6 planets signify in your chart, as you will see a sudden release of karma in these areas of your life. (The other 3 planets are not involved in this eclipse.)

For the individual nations and personal charts, here is how you can judge the power of this eclipse in your life.

• Check the power and position of the Aquarius sign in your birth chart. Check its Ashtakvarga score, it the easiest way to check if the sign is overall auspicious/ inauspicious for you. 
• Then if you have any birth planets in Aquarius or even in Leo, then do be careful of their significations. 
• Especially if you have your ascendant degree/Lagna or the birth Moon or the birth Sun in Aquarius at the 18 – 21 degree range then you should be alert. 
• Then if you have a Yogkarak level Rahu or even Ketu in your birth chart then some unique opportunities can open up for you in this time, so be prepared to seize them.
• If your birth Moon nakshatra is Punarvasu, Vishakha or Poorvabhadrapada or if you have your Lagna/ ascendant degree in these lunar mansions, then you must take up the remedial pujas during the eclipse time. Doing pujas will give you some lifetime benefits, else the eclipse energy will sweep you away.

Then the transit results as per the the birth Moon signs.

For Leo and Aquarius birth Moon signs, this eclipse will be associated with life time changes. You will see some karmic event which will leave a deep impression on you. This can be positive or negative depending on your personal birth chart. For everyone else, the eclipse related results will be seen for about 1 month before the eclipse and about 3 months after it. 

Aries birth Moons – In this time first identify your genuine friends and then use your these contacts to get ahead. If you are clever and practical you can make some good progress in this time, eg get some promotion etc. But if you fail to identify your real well-wishers, then you can get into trouble. So use your intelligence. And avoid making personal comments or unpopular comments on social media.

Taurus birth Moons – your parents may need your attention in this time. Do not ignore any concerns related to them. In the office you have to be pragmatic. Avoid loose talk and do not share your personal things in the office. Be careful with your projects, recheck everything before finalising, do not trust your juniors/ co-workers. Be professional and you will get all support from your boss. Try to actively interact with your seniors. If your birth chart is supportive there will be a positive lifetime event in this time.

Gemini birth Moons – you can expect long distance travel or some pilgrimage in this time. But take care of your health while travelling. Also parents /elders may need your attention. You will get some new responsibilities in this time, maybe a short term project with long term benefits. Your public image and financial situation both will improve, so look out for opportunities. Try to do some pujas of your Kuldevata in this time, it will enhance the positivity.

Cancer birth Moons – you have to avoid any sort of risks in this time, at least for 2 weeks after the eclipse and upto 3 months. If you have any medical conditions then do not miss your medicines. Be careful while driving and avoid intoxicants. You might suffer because of gossip and loose talk in the office, so be alert. There will be some sudden events in this time so be prepared to act. You will have to some mantra or take up some lifestyle changes to keep your mind calm.

Leo birth Moons – You will get some opportunities in business but recheck everything before going ahead. Do not blindly trust your partners, maintain a professional relationship. You will meet some new and interesting people in this time so do network, but do not share your personal details randomly.  Some legal issues may come up, do not promise anything in this time, eg do not stand as a surety or guarantor to anyone. The next 1 month will be stressful so be prepared.

Virgo birth Moons – pay attention to your health, any chronic illness can resurface in this time. And in the office, recheck your projects before finalising. If you make mistakes in your profession or finances now, it can become quite unpleasant. So do not trust your subordinates, keep tabs on them. If you are alert about this, you can get some benefits in this time. 

Libra birth Moons – Pay attention to your children, keep track of their online-life. Really talk to them, ask them how their school etc is going on. You may need to address some issues in their lives. Romantic affairs may break in this time. Office projects can stall because of ego issues, so plan in advance to avoid such delays. Do be confident about yourself, but avoid over-confidence or over-reach.

Scorpio birth Moons – Your home life may suddenly become more happening. There will be some unexpected events which may cause you restlessness. Avoid quarrelling at home, instead use this energy to repair your residence /manage your properties. Talk to your mother in this time, she may need your support.

Sagittarius birth Moons – you may be required to travel suddenly so be prepared. Rest may be affected. Also your siblings, cousins or teammates may require your attention. Help them only if you think that they are genuine and if you can afford to. You will have the rough courage to handle things, just remember to be logical and practical, do not lose your temper.

Capricorn birth Moons – pay attention to your finances. You should get some unexpected profits or investment opportunity in this time frame. You might feel inclined to speculate or gamble, which might give you some minor profits, but it will be risky. As always recheck everything and do not be greedy. You have to keep track of your projects as unexpected events are going to happen. If you are prepared you can manage these in time, else they will become bigger issues. 

Aquarius birth Moons – you have to pay attention to your health, do not ignore anything, do not take unnecessary risks. There is a chance of a minor accident or a sudden medical issue in this time. But if you do the remedies then you will be able to convert this possible negatives into something positive. The next 1 month will be stressful on all fronts of your life so be prepared.

Pisces birth Moons – you may have some unexpected expenses in this time. Also be careful of taking help from others as there may be hidden costs. Do not trust anyone. On a karmic level, you will be required to do something important for someone, eg your Guru, departed ancestors, in any case some long pending karma will be complete in this time. So even if it feels tough, try to keep a positive outlook.

Now the nakshatra level results.

Rahu is in Poorvabhadrapada and as the eclipse begins Moon also enters Poorvabhadrapada so this is the main nakshatra of the eclipse. 

Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra lies partly within the Aquarius and Pisces signs and is linked to both Jupiter and Saturn, both are heavy weight karmic control planets. This lunar mansion is ruled by the nakshatra devata Ajaekapada. Keywords for Poorvabhadrapada are challenges, harshness, hard work, cruelty, karma, endurance, destiny, spirituality, closures, intuition, subconscious states, etc. It is a severe and intense energy. It is an aggressive, cruel, destructive and determined Nakshatra. It supports actions which are against the fundamental human nature. It is not a gentle or supportive energy and this tremendous eclipse will amplify its influence on each one of us. Additionally Moon Rahu and Saturn are all close throughout this time. Saturn + Rahu is called the ‘cursed combination’. This combination will trigger the Moon and this means that this lunar eclipse can trigger the past life curses and karmic compulsions for all of us. 

On the subtle level a re-set is underway. The current society as a whole is in the process of being replaced by a more Dharmic one. This eventually would be more aligned to the inherent nature of the human/universal soul, ie the Rta. This change is inevitable, as the cycles of time move onwards. And as we all can see, it is not a peaceful transition, there is Violence.

On the international levels, 

Wars will escalate and there will be severe unpleasantness all around. Every nation today is fighting for its existence. Just look at the global situation, several nations have been taken over by illegal aliens and are facing internal riots and civil wars. And several other nations are facing external aggression. The national boundaries, societal boundaries are all being challenged. In this eclipse time, be ready for unexpected twists and turns in the global, national and local politics.

Prominent people and elected leaders must be careful about their personal health and security. Terrorists, radicals, fanatics will also be more active. Dark themes will be encouraged, media will become even more trash and may incite people to self harm. Politicians who practice divisive politics will be more prominent. All those people who disturb the society or are involved in illegal, immoral or unethical activities will do their best to cause damage to the society. The mood of the overall society will also be aggressive in this time, so civil clashes are expected.

This eclipse will have a significant influence on the climate. Water bodies will be dangerous so generally avoid going near water bodies for at least 2 weeks before and after the eclipse. Unnatural rains, heavy winds and severe storms are all expected, with their further disastrous implications. The ocean waters will be turbulent and water related accidents are expected. There is also a high chance of a high magnitude and possibly underwater earthquake in this time.

The general media will be in the full on disinformation mode. So do not believe what you read in the news and do not get swayed by ‘popular opinion’. Even more importantly be careful of AI. Do not let the inherent bias hidden in the AI tools mould your perceptions. We all have to now understand that AI is now a propaganda tool, so be extremely careful about using AI in your life. If you do not have the appropriate intelligence or expertise to use these AI tools, then they can seriously mess up with your thoughts. The human mind can be made to ‘believe’ that the ‘artificial’ is ‘real’, so be alert. Especially pay attention to your children when they use AI tools.

On the personal levels

Then this eclipse will have a subtle effect on the mind. Most of us will feel lazy, absentminded and or feel randomly afraid for no reason. Mental health issues are possible in this time. Everyone must make an effort to avoid self-destructive negative habits. If you get negative thoughts in this time, then you have to take efforts to regain your positivity.

Generally for everyone who will witness this eclipse, you may need to take some harsh decisions. You, your friends and family members all can hide their true intentions. Finer emotions, like genuine love or kindness, will be put in the background and coldness, calculative behaviour, will dominate. There will be an overall lack of trust, so naturally disputes will increase. Learn to withdraw from things which do not concern you, a strategic retreat is also good plan. And especially for children. You must pay extra attention to your children, a few weeks before and after the eclipse. Make sure that they remain healthy and happy on the physical, emotional and intellectual levels. If you are pregnant or due for delivery around this time, then you must be extra cautious about your health.

In the language of Ayurved, Vaat dosh issues are likely. If you are prone to such diseases then you have to take precautions. Imbalance in Vaat will affect the digestive system, nervous system, ears, the joints of the skeletal system and the skin. Planets contributing to the Vaat tendency are Saturn, Venus, Mercury and Moon. Vaat imbalance if unchecked can eventually lead several other problems including addictions.

For India –

First it will rain heavily, people living in the coastal areas and in the mountains must be careful, as there will be flooding and landslides. Agriculture will suffer to some extent as the harvests may be affected. Then there will be fake controversies related to the public images of the political leaders. There will be several attempts to disturb public peace. A section of our own public will become even more adamant and try to create unrest. There is also a strong possibility of an armed provocation or active attack from our unfriendly neighbours. The armed forces must monitor both air and water so that there are no surprises. People living on the border areas and coastal areas must remain alert. People must pay attention to their surroundings for illegal aliens/ anti-national people. India is in a state of undeclared war with several nations, and all these tensions will only intensify in the future. As genuine children of the Motherland we have to be disciplined. We exist because of our nation. And at present, we have a strongly nationalist government in place so we should all be patient and let them do their job. Some hardships now are fine, but the nation should prosper.

On the positive side for everyone,

This lunar eclipse will give opportunities for people connected life and death type of professions. Medicine, pharmaceuticals, military and the war related professions, and people connected to law and order and emergency services can see growth. Heavy industries, ports, places which have big and high technology equipment and industries which employ large numbers of people will be more in the news. And any research related to the army, military, war related research will give good results. Anyone working in dangerous and emergency situations will be in the forefront.

During the eclipse –

If the eclipse is visible in your town then, during the eclipse period you have to remain awake, do not sleep. Avoid eating or drinking anything during the eclipse ‘sutak’ period as applicable for your town. As a general rule you should avoid eating anything for at least 2 hours before any high energy activity. Then during the eclipse, sit on your Asan and do some mantra jap of any Sanskrit mantra you know. Mentally recite any Vedic mantra eg Mahamrutyunjai mantra, Vishnu Sahastranama, Lalita Sahastranama, or the mantra given to you by your Guru. Smaller mantras can be recited in repeats of 108 counts. Longer mantras can be recited once or thrice. Or you can read any book written by an Atmajnyani Mahapurush – eg the Bhagwat Gita, the Mahabharat, the Ramayan, the Devi Mahatmya etc or any in your local language, but the author must be a Atmajnyani.

Then specifically for pregnant women. You must avoid doing anything during the eclipse time. No work, no housework, no office work. Just sit and try to focus on your adored deity, but do not sleep. And do not go out of the house during the eclipse time. Just sit in the puja room, in front of your household deities and read your chosen book. Do not go to see the eclipse.

The eclipse related rules are relaxed for children, the aged and the ill, they have to be as per their health permits. But if you are fit then do your personal sadhana. Try to actively channelise the energy in a useful manner. This will help you and also your nation manage in the incoming turbulent times.

The 2 completely astral graha Rahu and ketu will be interacting with the 2 luminous graha, Sun and the Moon, and the energy release is going to be extremely high. Rahu and Ketu are stationary or go forwards around eclipses which then triggers intense karmic events. Every cosmic event is a mix of positives and negatives. Most of us will move according the winds of time – the prarabdha – as indicated by the transit. And some of us will have the courage – the purushartha – to consciously make use of the energy. So try to use the power of this time. Try to consciously bring in the positive keywords of this eclipse in Poorvabhadrapada in your lives. Use its energy to complete your karmic bindings in a positive manner.

Dr. Tejaswini Arvind Patil.