Annular Solar Eclipse, May 21, 2031
An annular solar eclipse on May 21, 2031, with the Sun and Moon in Taurus at Krittika nakshatra. The Moon's silhouette creates a spectacular "ring of fire" effect. Partial phases are visible across India. In Krittika, the nakshatra of purification and sharp discernment, this eclipse cuts through illusion and ignites a fiery new cycle of material and spiritual clarity.
Date
May 21, 2031
Time (IST)
07:15 UTC / 12:45 IST
Type
annular
Rashi
Taurus
Nakshatra
Krittika
Duration
5 hours 26 minutes total (annularity up to 4 min 20 sec)
Visibility
Annular path over North Africa, Arabia, and South Asia; partial phase visible across India
Vedic Significance
Krittika nakshatra, ruled by the Sun and presided by Agni, is the fire of purification and sharp discernment. A solar eclipse here acts like a cosmic forge, burning away impurities and reforging identity with precision. Taurus grounds this fire in material matters, property, finances, nourishment. Expect intense clarity about what truly sustains versus what merely consumes energy.
Do's and Don'ts During Eclipse
Do
- ✓Recite Surya Ashtottara and Agni mantras during the eclipse for purification and clarity
- ✓Donate wheat, ghee, and copper vessels on eclipse day to honour solar energy
- ✓Use this annular eclipse to make clear decisions about finances and long-term investments
- ✓Light a lamp or sacred fire after the eclipse to symbolise renewed solar power
Don't
- ✗Avoid viewing the annular eclipse without certified solar filter glasses
- ✗Do not begin agricultural activities, land deals, or large purchases on eclipse day
- ✗Avoid overindulgence in food, luxury, or sensory pleasures during eclipse window
- ✗Do not suppress anger, instead channel it constructively through focused work
Effect on All 12 Rashis
Annular solar eclipse in your 2nd house, a fiery reset of finances, possessions, and self-worth; forge a new relationship with material resources and income.
Eclipse in your 1st house, the most powerful identity reset of the decade; burn away the old self and emerge with fierce clarity about who you truly are.
Solar eclipse in your 12th house, spiritual debts, hidden matters, and inner retreat are reset; prepare for a bold new chapter of outer engagement.
Eclipse in your 11th house, social networks, collective goals, and friendships are powerfully reset; build communities rooted in shared values and purpose.
Solar eclipse in your 10th house, career, legacy, and public authority are reset; step into greater leadership with the precision and courage of Krittika fire.
Eclipse in your 9th house, philosophical beliefs, higher learning, and foreign connections are reset; a sharper, more discerning worldview emerges.
Solar eclipse in your 8th house, deep transformation, inheritance, and hidden power are reset; face the unknown with courage and claim what is truly yours.
Scorpio
Full 2031 eclipse guide →Eclipse in your 7th house, partnerships and collaborations undergo a fierce reset; demand authenticity and depth in all committed relationships.
Sagittarius
Full 2031 eclipse guide →Solar eclipse in your 6th house, service, health, and daily discipline are powerfully reset; forge sharper habits and eliminate what no longer serves.
Capricorn
Full 2031 eclipse guide →Eclipse in your 5th house, creativity, children, and romantic expression are reset; ignite a bold new chapter of joyful and disciplined self-expression.
Aquarius
Full 2031 eclipse guide →Solar eclipse in your 4th house, home, emotional roots, and family dynamics are reset; purify your inner world and build a stronger, more grounded foundation.
Eclipse in your 3rd house, communication, courage, and local connections are reset; sharpen your voice and step into local and intellectual leadership.