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.