Partial Lunar Eclipse - 29 October 2023, Complete Information, Auspicious-Inauspicious Effects According to Zodiac Signs

Learn about which zodiac sign individuals should follow, which rules on the day of the lunar eclipse, what kind of donation should be made, and more on this topic. Details about the timing of the penumbral lunar eclipse occurring on 29 October, observed in India and different parts of the world.
Let's find out the impact of the lunar eclipse on 29 October on different zodiac signs.

Eclipse Timing:

This year, i.e., in the auspicious year (Shubhakrit/Shobhan), on the full moon of Ashwin month, on the night of 28 October, which is essentially the beginning of 29 October, there will be a penumbral lunar eclipse caused by Rahu. This eclipse will occur in Ashwini Nakshatra, Aries zodiac sign.
Indian Standard Time for the eclipse:
Beginning of the eclipse - Midnight at 1:05 am.
The peak of the eclipse - Midnight at 1:44 a.m.
End of the eclipse - Morning at 2:23 a.m.
This penumbral lunar eclipse will only be partially visible in India.

Daily Food and Other Decisions:

During a solar eclipse, healthy individuals should not eat 12 hours before the solar eclipse and 9 hours before the lunar eclipse. However, elderly, pregnant women, children, and ill individuals can eat up to 4 hours before the eclipse. As this happens in the third part of the night, regular meals and rituals should be completed by the third part of the afternoon, i.e., around two o'clock. (This is based on local sunrise time and the length of the day, so decisions should be based on your local sunrise and day length.) Even after the eclipse ends, those who can observe it should not eat. After sunrise in the morning, food can be consumed after completing the necessary worship rituals.

Impact of the Eclipse:

The effect of this eclipse is more pronounced on Ashwini, Magh, and Mool constellations, resulting in adverse outcomes. Therefore, individuals born under these constellations should not view the eclipse.
Positive effects: For those of Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, and Aquarius signs.
Moderate effects: For Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces signs.
Adverse effects: For Aries, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn signs.
Individuals born under Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces should not view the eclipse.

The eclipse's impact is not only on food and drink but also on the worship materials and idols of deities in the home. However, keeping Vidarbha (a type of grass) at home, both traditionally and per religious texts, can block the harmful rays of the sun and the moon.

Instead of engaging in excessive work during the eclipse, it's best to chant the Gayatri or other mantras (which are acquired from a guru). The chant performed during the eclipse time yields more fruit. Additionally, this is also a good time to receive mantra initiations. Many individuals acquire new mantra initiations from their gurus during an eclipse. One should take a bath after the eclipse ends. Those who cannot bathe at night can do so in the morning. If there's a river nearby, it's even better to bathe in the river.

When the eclipse ends, people born under Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces, and those born under Ashwini, Magh, and Mool constellations should give donations as per the moon and Rahu (a celestial shadow entity).

Here are some cities where this partial lunar eclipse will be visible.
Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Bangkok, Thailand
Lisbon, Portugal
New Delhi, India
Hyderabad, India
Budapest, Hungary
Cairo, Egypt
Ankara, Türkiye
Jakarta, Indonesia
Athens, Greece
Rome, Italy
Yangon, Myanmar
Madrid, Spain
Kolkata, India
London, United Kingdom
Johannesburg, South Africa
Paris, Paris, France
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Moscow, Russia

Effect of Lunar Eclipse on Your Zodiac Sign.

Let's now understand the effect this eclipse has on people, and which zodiac signs can watch it and which ones should avoid it. Since this lunar eclipse occurs in the Aries zodiac, specifically in the Ashwini constellation, it is not promising for those with Aries, Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo signs. Therefore, it's better for them not to view the eclipse. This eclipse will bring good results to those with Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, and Aquarius zodiac signs, and moderate results for individuals of other zodiac signs.

Aries Zodiac: The eclipse occurs in the first house for those of this zodiac, so they shouldn't view it. After the eclipse, they should bathe, put ghee in a bowl, place a silver snake idol and a moon idol, and donate it to a priest in a nearby temple or riverbank.

Taurus Zodiac: For those with this zodiac sign, the eclipse is on the 12th, so they shouldn't view it. After the eclipse, they should take a bath, pour ghee into a bowl, place a silver snake statue and a moon statue in it, and donate it to a priest at a nearby temple or by the river.

Gemini Zodiac: For those of this zodiac, the eclipse takes place in the 11th house so that they can watch the eclipse, and there's no specific rule they need to follow regarding the eclipse. For those who can, it's better to bathe in a river or offer prayers.

Cancer Zodiac: For this zodiac sign, the lunar eclipse occurs in the 10th house, so there's no need to follow any specific rituals. Bathing in a river near the white dawn or visiting a deity on a Wednesday is beneficial.

Leo Zodiac: The lunar eclipse falls in the 9th sign from your zodiac, so those of this sign can view the eclipse and there's no specific rule they need to follow. For those who live near the river, it's beneficial to bathe in the river or offer divine prayers after the eclipse.

Virgo Zodiac: The lunar eclipse occurs in the eighth house for those of this zodiac, so they shouldn't view it. After the eclipse, they should bathe, put ghee in a bowl, place a silver snake image and a moon image in it, and donate it to a priest in a nearby temple or on the riverbank.

Libra Zodiac: For those of this zodiac, the lunar eclipse takes place in the seventh house, so it's better for them not to view it. Additionally, after the eclipse, they should bathe, pour ghee into a bowl, place a silver snake image and a moon image in it, and donate it to a priest at a nearby temple or by the river.

Scorpio Zodiac: The lunar eclipse occurs in the sixth house for this zodiac sign, so there's no need to follow any specific rituals. Bathing in a river near the white dawn or visiting a deity on a Wednesday is beneficial.

Sagittarius Zodiac: For this sign, the lunar eclipse occurs in the 5th house so that they can view the eclipse, and there's no need to follow any specific rules regarding it. It's better for those who can take a river bath or offer divine prayers.

Capricorn Zodiac: For this sign, the lunar eclipse takes place in the fourth house, so it's advisable for them not to view the eclipse. Additionally, after the eclipse, they should bathe, pour ghee into a bowl, place an image of a silver snake and the moon in it, and donate it to a priest in a nearby temple or on the riverbank as a gesture of goodwill.

Aquarius Zodiac: For this sign, the lunar eclipse occurs in the third house so that they can view the eclipse, and there's no need to follow any specific rules regarding it. It's beneficial for those who can take a bath in the river or offer prayers.

Pisces Zodiac: For those of this zodiac, the lunar eclipse takes place in the second house, so they shouldn't view it. Besides, after the eclipse, they should bathe, pour ghee into a bowl, place an image of a silver snake and the moon, and donate it to a priest in a nearby temple or by the river as a goodwill gesture.

The Moon represents the mind and thought process, while Rahu symbolises ego, foolishness, and stubbornness. During this lunar eclipse, the conjunction of the Moon and Rahu in Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, and Pisces will increase mental worries, irresponsibility, rash decisions leading to distance from loved ones, increased expenses, and unnecessary problems due to stubbornness. There may also be possibilities of disputes with relatives and friends or spreading false rumours about you during the eclipse's aftermath, which might prevail for up to 6 months. Hence, indulge in worshipping Shiva or Durga as much as possible. Avoid interfering in matters not related to you. By doing so, you can avoid most problems. The effects of this eclipse will be nominal, so there's no need to worry excessively.

There's no need to be unduly afraid of the eclipse. Just because an eclipse occurs in your zodiac sign or is in a detrimental position for your sign doesn't mean everything will go wrong for you. Any adverse effects are minimal. The eclipse doesn't introduce effects that aren't present in our horoscopes. An eclipse is an astronomical wonder, and not eating or viewing the eclipse remains superstitious unless scientifically proven otherwise. From an astrological perspective, the Moon rules the mind, so if pregnant women exert themselves and watch the eclipse, there's a possibility that the child in their womb may face mental challenges. Whatever our ancestors have stated from their vast experiences and divine knowledge is for the well-being of humanity, not its downfall. The role of science is merely to differentiate right from wrong. To practice or not practice, this is an individual's choice.