The total lunar eclipse phenomenon on Magha Puja Day, astrologically referred to as "Rahu Swallows the Moon" on 3 March 2026 is considered especially powerful because the moon exactly overlaps Rahu's shadow in the same plane, with certain zodiac signs needing caution.
These are the zodiac signs where Rahu or the moon is positioned or exactly opposing at the time of the eclipse, creating a state of "emotional instability" or a tendency to make poor decisions easily.
Impact: The eclipse occurs directly in the natal house, possibly causing fatigue, accumulated stress, or issues with elders.
Avoid making major financial decisions or resigning within 3–7 days around the eclipse.
Impact: This sign is directly targeted; be cautious of relationship problems with partners or associates, potentially arising from misunderstandings over trivial matters.
Impact: Watch out for health issues and travel-related accidents or injuries from sharp objects. Chanting the "Chanthabuppha" mantra can help reduce negative energy.
Impact: Be wary of sudden expenses or people borrowing money without repayment. It is best to avoid lending money or acting as a guarantor.
Since it coincides with Magha Puja Day, visiting temples to make merit can help transform difficulties into ease and misfortune into good fortune.
1. Merit of light: Offer electric bulbs, fill oil in lamps, or donate Buddhist Lent candles to counteract the darkness of the eclipse.
2. Life donation: Release fish, eels, or donate blood as a traditional way to avert misfortune.
3. Carry auspicious items: Having an image of Phra Prodosurintrahur (the Reclining Buddha) or carrying a Rahu amulet can provide reassurance.
Yatta tang mama tang thaya taw tang mama tang watitang sekamamakasetang katiyang mama yatika.
Kusseto mama kussetoto lalamamatolamo tolamomama tolamomamotalamotang hekutimama hekuti.
"Yatta tang mimang Rahu Chanthang Pamunjasi Sangvikkarupo Akamapito wa titthasiti Kumhamme Buddhasethena Brahmaputena Tayasi Munja Chanthang Wimuttosasi Suriyo Yatati"
However, during the peak eclipse time from 18:04 to 19:02, it is advised to avoid scolding or cursing others, as words spoken then are believed to have negative sacred power that can harm oneself. Focus on thinking, speaking, and doing only good things to receive positive effects.