Solar Eclipse -- Vedic Astrology Analysis

The May 20 annular solar eclipse in Taurus  (in Scorpio in Western Astrology) can be seen in the following ephemeris (location: Central Virginia):

                   Sun           Moon        Mars         Merc          Jupt              Venus          Sat             Rah

5/20/12    5°Ta21'   24°Ar36'   16°Le17'    26°Ar29'    0°Ta40'    29°Ta34'R   29°Vi46'R   11°Sc01'

5/21/12    6°Ta19'    6°Ta24'    16°Le37'    28°Ar34'    0°Ta54'    29°Ta22'R   29°Vi43'R   11°Sc01'

Taurus – Stability

Sun in Taurus – Sun signifies self and also activity. When placed in Taurus it leads to persevering activity but can also cause one to be overly cautions

Moon in Taurus – Moon, which signifies the emotional mind as opposed to Mercury, the intellectual mind, is exalted in Taurus. This leads to steady emotions but may also cause one to be overly self controlled.

Jupiter in Taurus – I find that Jupiter is the planet of expansion and spirituality. In Taurus it leads to expansion of spiritual, humanitarian and philosophical studies while staying within fixed philosophical and religious views (the Taurus effect). In Taurus it can also cause one to be lethargic and stagnant and self-indulgent

Venus in Taurus – Venus is comfortable in Taurus; in own sign it feels like it is home, able to take its shoes off and prop its feet up. Venus in Taurus leads to well-developed love and prosperity but may also result in one spending too much time in leisure.

Yogas – Yoga in Sanskrit means “union”. In Vedic astrology yoga as planetary combinations or conjunctions. As you can see in the ephemeris above, several planets find themselves toether in Taurus over the May 20-21 window.

Sun + Moon – This conjunction results in high spiritual capacity, and the ability to fore go the world for enlightenment.

Sun + Jupiter – Active wisdom

Sun + Venus – Activity beauty

Moon + Jupiter – Gaja Kesari Yoga – an auspicious yoga that helps one overcome obstacles and reach the fullness of expansion.

Moon + Venus – Imagination and beauty

Jupiter + Venus – Expansion of beauty.

Geomagnetic Risk Analysis

This eclipse marks the second major storm, tide and seismic risk factor this month. Every eclipse is similar to a SuperMoon, although generally less potent. So expect increasing chances for damaging storms with high winds and heavy precipitation (we have already had a good dose here in Virginia and looking at the weather forecast for the next week more is on the way starting on Sunday). The eclipse also results in a moderate to severe risk of seismic activity (magnitude 5 and up) and volcanic eruptions.

The geomagnetic shock window caused by a solar eclipses typically usually extends from seven days before to seven days after the exact alignment The shock window for the May 20 eclipse began on the 13th but extends into the 30^th because Moon will be moving southward, crossing the celestial equator on the 29th.

The eclipse will be visible over parts of Asia, the Pacific Ocean and western North America. Consequently the risk of geomagnetic action resulting in storms and seismic activity are higher here. My astrolocality mapping indicates other target zones including the longitudinal zone through west Africa and Western Europe (including the UK) in the western hemisphere, and New Zealand in the east. Central America, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of North America fall under a horizon arc target zone. This arc target zone crosses southern Greenland and just touches Iceland on its way across Russia, the ‘stans and into India. While these won’t be the only locations for the storm and seismic activity during the May 20 eclipse window the risk level his higher in these areas.