The Partial Solar eclipse on 15 February 2018, occurs with the Sun and Moon in Kumbha Rasi or Aquarius Zodiac sign. This eclipse will be visible only in few countries of South America and almost entire Antarctica. Most of the habitable regions of the world would not be able to view this.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun,
The Solar Eclipse will begin at 18:55:51 UTC and ends at 22:47:08 UTC, with maximum eclipse at 20:51:29 UTC. Entire duration of this partial solar eclipse is 3 hours, 51 minutes and 17 seconds.
Solar Eclipse effects
During the solar eclipse, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury are within 20 degrees from each others.
Hence Aquarius, Cancer, Capricorn and Leo natives are likely to have some sleepless nights around this time.
Moon, Mercury and Venus being combust (very close to Sun) is not good for people born under Moon signs and Ascendants of Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra. They will also lack self-confidence and might surrender to tight fights.
Sun crossing Ketu ( or the Dragon's tail) is not good for Leo born.
Hence Aquarius, Cancer, Capricorn and Leo natives are likely to have some sleepless nights around this time.
Moon, Mercury and Venus being combust (very close to Sun) is not good for people born under Moon signs and Ascendants of Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra. They will also lack self-confidence and might surrender to tight fights.
Sun crossing Ketu ( or the Dragon's tail) is not good for Leo born.
If you are born with Cancer Moon, (Karka Rasi), you will feel sudden depression and lack of vitality during this eclipse.
Saturn and Mars will be aspecting this eclipse (Sun+Moon), which complicates things further in general.
Aquarians might suffer from depression, fever, headaches, indigestion, joint paints, inflammatory diseases.
This solar eclipse is good for people born under Moon Signs of Aries, Virgo and Sagittarius.
They will experience good health and gain inner strength.
If you are born under Leo Moon sign or Ascendant, then it is time to take care of your health and relationships as the eclipse occurs in the Aquarius-Leo axis.
This solar eclipse is especially important for those who belong to the Signs of the Fixed Cross (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius)
Those who were born between April 15 - 19, August 18 - 22, November 18 - 22 and February 13 - 17 likely to be affected too.
Also those having personal planets or their Ascendant near the 25� - 29� degrees of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius need to be careful about the eclipse.
Do's and Don'ts during Solar Eclipse
Do not over commit yourself.
Watch out for promises made to you, as they might not be kept.
This is a good time to break routine. Do something new and be inventive.
Embrace any change with a calm demeanour.
Be careful of arguments, as there will be many misunderstandings.
Do not get lost in dreams or imagination.
Do not cry over lost loves. They were not meant to stay with you anyway.
Finish all those boring tasks which you have been postponing for past few weeks.
Effect of the Solar Eclipse on the 12 zodiac signs
The new moon and the solar eclipse on February 15 urges you to hang back and let others lead the rest of the month. Your time is yet to come.
The new moon and solar eclipse on February 15 could lead to a breakthrough in your life. There would be a major change in your friendship relations or career path around this time.
The solar eclipse brings you back to your work as things have been sliding out of hand of late thanks to your social mood. The eclipse restricts your pleasure-mode.
The solar eclipse brings your inner skills and talents to the fore. Right from the eclipse day your self-confidence soars and there would be a big boost for your career prospects.
Leo guys would be pretty confused around the solar eclipse in terms of their love moves. For better results, better listen to your partner.
The solar eclipse and New moon happening on February 15th, helps Virgo guys to get rid of redundant relationships in life and forge ahead.
The new moon and solar eclipse on the fifteenth of February lightens up your life and there would be a clear path ahead to steer through for now.
Scorpio natives likely to have some family issues around this solar eclipse. Handle it with cuation and do not let others over-ride you through the process.
The solar eclipse and New Moon on February 15th gives great opportunity for Sagittarians to have fun, rest and a day out too if willing.
Capricorn guys get an opportunity to let go off of something that has been haunting them of late during this solar eclipse. Gracefully let it off.
The new moon and solar eclipse on February 15th is all about luxury and indulgence of sorts for Aquarians.
The new moon or solar eclipse on February 15 can be a turning point and a time to start a new project, on a fresh page for Pisces fellows.
