Jun 30/Jul 1

New Moon
Begins on 6/30 at 2:23 p.m. PDT; ends on 7/1 at 1:54 p.m. PDT

Jul 1

Partial Solar Eclipse
This eclipse will be visible from a portion of the Antarctic Ocean south of Africa.
(Please refer to the article on eclipse practices.)

During the actual eclipse:

1. It is preferable not to drive and/or go outside.

2. Meet in groups to recite the Rama Raksha stotram in anusthan for the duration of the eclipse. If you are unable to meet in a group, do the repetitions of the stotram by yourself. If you do not know the stotram, recite the Guru mantra given at shaktipat.

3. Try to stay up and do spiritual practices for the duration of the eclipse. Doing practices in a group keeps each other “going.” (Check with local DYC centers or get together on your own.)

4. Eat or throw away all prepared foods before the eclipse begins. As much as possible, buy all fresh food after the eclipse is over. (This does not apply to frozen and canned foods.)

5. If possible, do not eat anything during the eclipse. Ideally, one should fast without food or drink.

After the eclipse, shower and wash your hair.