Total Lunar Eclipse — June 26, 2029
The June 26, 2029 total lunar eclipse occurs in Sagittarius at Purva Ashadha nakshatra, painting the full moon a deep crimson. This eclipse activates themes of higher wisdom, long-distance journeys, and philosophical breakthroughs. Purva Ashadha's connection to Venus and water brings an emotionally cleansing quality to this powerful mid-year lunation.
Date
June 26, 2029
Time (IST)
UTC 01:24–05:02 (IST 06:54–10:32)
Type
total
Moon Rashi
Sagittarius
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Duration
3 hours 38 minutes (totality 1 hour 22 minutes)
Visibility
Americas, Europe, Africa, western Asia. Partially visible in India.
Vedic Significance
Purva Ashadha nakshatra is ruled by Venus and symbolises invincibility and the power of water to cleanse. A total lunar eclipse here in Sagittarius — ruled by Jupiter — creates a potent convergence of Venusian beauty, Jupiterian wisdom, and fiery Sagittarian truth-seeking. This eclipse marks a deep clearing of dogma, foreign entanglements, and spiritual misconceptions accumulated over many years.
Do's and Don'ts During Eclipse
Do
- ✓Engage in deep philosophical reflection and journaling during eclipse hours
- ✓Chant Chandra Beej Mantra or Guru Mantra (Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah) 108 times
- ✓Offer water and white flowers to the Moon after totality as a purification ritual
- ✓Donate yellow items, turmeric, or books to honour Jupiter's Sagittarian energy
Don't
- ✗Avoid initiating long-distance travel or overseas ventures during the eclipse
- ✗Do not begin new religious or educational courses during totality
- ✗Refrain from eating during the eclipse window
- ✗Avoid overly dogmatic or preachy conversations on this emotionally charged day
Effect on All 12 Rashis
Total lunar eclipse in your 9th house — a long-held philosophical belief or educational pursuit reaches its emotional peak and transformation.
Eclipse in your 8th house — a cycle of shared finances, intimacy, or deep psychological work reaches powerful culmination.
Lunar eclipse in your 7th house — a significant partnership or committed relationship reaches its most emotionally revealing moment.
Eclipse in your 6th house — a health, work, or daily routine cycle concludes; release what no longer serves your wellbeing.
Lunar eclipse in your 5th house — a creative project, romance, or relationship with children reaches a meaningful emotional peak.
Eclipse in your 4th house — home, family, and ancestral patterns are deeply illuminated; make peace with your roots.
Lunar eclipse in your 3rd house — a communication or sibling-related story completes its arc; wisdom from the journey emerges.
Scorpio
Full 2029 eclipse guide →Eclipse in your 2nd house — a deeply personal financial or values cycle culminates; transform your relationship with material security.
Sagittarius
Full 2029 eclipse guide →Lunar eclipse in your 1st house — the most personal eclipse for Sagittarius; a major identity chapter dissolves and renews with deep emotional clarity.
Capricorn
Full 2029 eclipse guide →Eclipse in your 12th house — karmic debts, spiritual retreats, and hidden matters surface and complete their long cycle.
Aquarius
Full 2029 eclipse guide →Lunar eclipse in your 11th house — a social network, group goal, or long-term dream reaches its natural culmination point.
Eclipse in your 10th house — a career chapter or public role reaches its emotional peak; public recognition or a professional ending arrives.