Eclipse Timing: Quick Do’s & Don’tsPeak of the Eclipse (exact Full Moon / Poornima): 9:15 pm PDT, Aug 27 / 4:15 am GMT, Aug 28 / 9:45 am IST, Aug 28
Sensitive period: 5-6 Hours before this peak and 2 hours after - Whether the eclipse is visible from your location or not does not affect its energetic significance. If it is not visible in your location, however, there are no Sutak restrictions.
- Take a bath or shower before the eclipse period begins, if possible.
- Ideally, avoid preparing food for 6–8 hours before the eclipse.
- If possible, fast for at least 6 hours before the eclipse.
- Avoid consuming leftover food after the eclipse.
- Before the eclipse, sprinkle Ganga jal or ashes in your kitchen and pantry, and on fruits, juices, etc.
- Spend the last few hours before the peak in meditation, mantra, sadhana, yagya or other spiritual practices as much as possible.
- Give donations or perform acts of charity.
- After the eclipse, bathe or shower and change into fresh clothes.
- Clean the prayer/meditation space and, according to your tradition, the kitchen after the eclipse.
See the impact of Eclipse on all 12 Rising signs, Watch this video (or click on the image below). Namaste, Amit Garg, Consultations
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