On July 27, 2018, there will be a total lunar eclipse in India and many parts of other countries. Absolutely it is influenced by Mars making this an emotionally challenging eclipse. It is the longest lunar eclipse of this century lasting for one hour 23 minutes. Mars is a fiery planet, symbol of anger, passion, energy, expansion and quick temperament. It could easily turn to reckless action because of the harsh aspect of eclipse.
The Moon represents material things; it is cold, moist, chargeable and famine control. It also represents hidden mysteries, restlessness and disposition. It must be often taken as representing the mother, wife or beloved.
Moon conjuncting Mars is the strongest influence on the lunar eclipse and will make you feel strong, sexy and brave. It will be difficult to control strong emotions. You are likely to lose your temper or act irrationally if you stay in an agitated state. However, lunar eclipse will have different influences on every Moon sign. It is believed that a specific donation on this day benefits one in life and career.
Donation: Gur, sweets, red flowers and red cloth.
Advantage: Gets rid of Manglik-Dosha, improves love life and general obstacles in marriage.
Donations: Rice, sugar, milk and white flowers.
Advantages: Improves self-confidence and sex life. Prosperity in relationships, a sense of harmony.
Donation: Green cloth, vegetables, grains and sandalwood.
Advantages: Improves studies, education, communication skills and concentration power.
Donations: Rice, silver utensils and milk products.
Advantages: Overcoming mental stress, gains in business and foreign land.
Donations: Red clothes, sindoor and candles.
Advantages: Name, fame and recognition.
Donations: Vegetables, books, copper, flowers, moong dal and foodgrains.
Advantage: Higher studies. It’s good for script writers, authors, directors, singers and commission agents.
Donation: Rice, sugar and sandalwood.
Advantage: Improves love, desire to resolve conflicts peacefully, name, fame and glamour.
Donations: Sweets, red flowers and woolen garments.
Advantage: Overcomes Manglik Dosha, aids family bliss, self-confidence and discipline in life.
Donations: Chana dal, besan, yellow flowers, chandan, haldi and utensils
Advantage: Promotion in career and competitive exams, optimism and courage.
Donation: Oil, black clothes, iron and black dal.
Advantage: Improves health, upliftment of spiritualism and success.
Donations: Foodgrains, flowers, rice, dal and blanket.
Advantages: Success in long journeys. Victory over enemies and court cases.
Donations: Yellow flowers, haldi, clothes and towel.
Advantages: General prosperity in life, education, competitive exams, elevation in rank.
Recite the following mantra, Om Cham Chandraye Nameh, 2,500 times.
Rosary: Pearls
Direction: East
Benefit: The malefic effect of Moon will be rectified. It will help to improve the Raj Yoga and Gaj Kesari Yoga in horoscope. You will get rid of depression and lunatic disposition. The unmarried will fulfill the desire to have a beautiful spouse.
On lunar eclipse, take seven very small squares of silver. Fold in a blue cloth and keep it in the North direction. The process will dispel the darkness it surrounds. You will get rid of fears and phobias in house.
(The columnist is author of 32 books on Astrology, Numerology, Vaastu, Mantrism, Dreams and Moles. He features regularly on various TV channels. You can email your queries at: pkhurrana@astroindia.com)