Solar Eclipse 2026 – Date and Time
Date: February 17, 2026, Tuesday
Eclipse Type: Annular Solar Eclipse
Nakshatra: Dhanishtha Nakshatra
Visible in India: This eclipse will not be visible in India
Sutak Period Starts: Approximately 12 hours before on February 17
Main Impact: Maximum effect on Aquarius and Leo sign people
Important Note: Since this eclipse will not be visible in India, it will not have religious significance in India and Sutak period will not apply. However, the astrological impact will be felt on all zodiac signs.
Special Significance: As this eclipse occurs in Aquarius, it will particularly affect technological innovation, social change, and group activities.
Let us know what impact will fall on which zodiac sign, what should be done and what should not be done in Solar Eclipse 2026.
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Solar Eclipse Horoscope 2026
This solar eclipse activates the eleventh house of Aries Moon sign people, which is related to goals, social networks, friendship, and group activities. New opportunities may come in your social circle. Some old friendships may deepen while some may end. Possibility of new collaborations through groups or organizations is created.
What to Do (Remedies during Solar Eclipse):
Thoughtfully expand your social circle
Join groups/teams connected with high ideals
Work on long-term goals and future vision
Regularly chant “Om Namah Shivaya”
Do not make new friendships impulsively
Do not ignore disharmony in groups
Do not eat food during eclipse period
Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” mantra 108 times daily
Donate white lentils or rice to groups or non-profit organizations
Chant Surya mantra: “Om Suryaya Namah”
For Taurus sign people, this solar eclipse 2026 affects your tenth house – career, reputation, authority, and public image. Major changes in professional direction, changes in work structure may occur. This time can be the beginning of new heights or new paths in career.
Reassess career goals and future direction
Express your intentions clearly at workplace
Develop leadership skills
Do mantra chanting and meditation regularly
Do not resist career change due to fear
Do not let ego become a barrier in strategic growth
Do not take important decisions during solar eclipse Sutak period
Wear small emerald gemstone or green thread for clarity
Donate sweets or money in temple on Sunday
Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra
For Gemini sign people, this eclipse affects your ninth house – higher education, foreign travel, religion, philosophy, and fortune. Changes may come in life philosophy, distant plans, or educational direction. This is the time for spiritual advancement and acquisition of new knowledge.
Explore new belief systems
Deepen spiritual/philosophical study
Plan foreign travel or higher education
Regularly chant Gayatri mantra
Do not avoid thoughtful planning for foreign travel
Do not argue with guru or father
Chant “Gayatri Mantra” 108 times daily
Put grains for birds early morning
Recite Vishnu Sahasranamam
For Cancer sign people, this solar eclipse activates your eighth house – shared finances, deep transformation, joint resources, and secret matters. Time for emotional transformation and letting go of old attachments may come. This is the time for deep inner transformation.
Organize finances with clarity
Heal deep emotional wounds with spiritual healing
Review joint property and investments
Chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra
Do not avoid facing financial realities
Do not suppress unresolved emotions
What should be eaten during solar eclipse?
Do not eat food from Sutak period until eclipse ends. You can only drink water. Eat food only after bathing after the eclipse.
What Should a Pregnant Woman Do During Solar Eclipse?
Stay inside the house during eclipse and avoid sharp objects. Chant mantras and keep mind calm.
What to do after solar eclipse?
Take bath as soon as eclipse ends and clean the house. Perform worship, charity, and consume pure water.
What is the scientific reason for solar eclipse?
When the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, the Sun’s light gets blocked. This event occurs only on Amavasya (new moon).
What is the difference between solar eclipse and lunar eclipse?
Solar eclipse occurs on Amavasya and affects outer life. Lunar eclipse occurs on Purnima (full moon) and affects mind and emotions.
Do temple doors remain closed during solar eclipse?
Yes, in most temples, doors remain closed during eclipse. After purification after eclipse, worship starts.
Which mantra should be chanted during solar eclipse?
Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Gayatri Mantra, and Mahamrityunjaya Mantra are considered best. “Om Suryaya Namah” can also be chanted.
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