Why the Sun’s Sankranti in Capricorn Is Considered Most Auspicious
In Vedic astrology, Makara Sankranti—the moment the Sun enters Capricorn—is regarded as one of the most sacred and powerful solar transitions of the year. Unlike routine transits, a Sankranti chart captures the exact ingress moment and is treated as a foundation chart for evaluating collective trends, dharma, and seasonal destiny.
1. Transition From Dakshinayana to Uttarayana
Makara Sankranti marks the Sun’s movement into Uttarayana, the northward journey of light. Classical texts regard Uttarayana as the period when divine forces become more accessible, making it highly favorable for:
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Spiritual awakening
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Higher knowledge
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Ancestral blessings
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Dharmic actions
This is why the Mahabharata narrates Bhishma Pitamah choosing Uttarayana to leave his body—symbolising liberation and grace.
Classical Foundations of Makara Sankranti’s Auspiciousness
The special sanctity accorded to the Sun’s ingress into Capricorn (Makara Sankranti) is not a modern belief; it is deeply rooted in classical Jyotish literature, where solar transits, Sankrantis, and the Sun’s relationship with Saturn are repeatedly emphasised for mundane and spiritual evaluation.
1. Brihat Parāśara Hora Śāstra (BPHS)
Maharshi Parāśara identifies the Sun as the Atma Karaka, the significator of soul, vitality, and divine authority. In BPHS, Parāśara stresses that solar transits into Saturn-ruled signs activate karmic reckoning and duty-oriented outcomes.
Key principles derived from BPHS:
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The Sun governs kings, rulers, administration, and Dharma
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Saturn signifies karma, justice, discipline, and endurance
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When the Sun enters Capricorn, the Atma (Sun) submits to Karma (Saturn), producing results linked to responsibility, accountability, and long-term consequences
This makes the Makara Sankranti chart especially relevant for rulers, governance, and collective destiny.
2. Brihat Samhita (Varāhamihira)
Varāhamihira, the father of classical Mundane Astrology, places extraordinary emphasis on Sankranti charts in Brihat Samhita. He clearly states that solar ingress charts must be judged for predicting rainfall, agriculture, social order, and the wellbeing of kingdoms.
Relevant indications from Brihat Samhita:
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Makara Sankranti governs seasonal balance and Earth–Sun harmony
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A strong Sun at Makara Sankranti ensures order, stability, and prosperity
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Afflictions at Sankranti indicate climatic extremes, political unrest, or economic strain
Varāhamihira’s approach establishes Makara Sankranti as a cosmic barometer for the year ahead.
3. Uttara Kālāmṛta
Uttara Kālāmṛta highlights Capricorn as a sign where karma matures and results manifest. The text repeatedly emphasises Saturn’s role in delivering fruits of past actions, especially when activated by the Sun.
Important insights from Uttara Kālāmṛta:
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Saturn-ruled signs demand patience, discipline, and righteousness
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The Sun’s transit through Capricorn activates Rajya Karma (state affairs)
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Events initiated under such transits have long-lasting and irreversible outcomes
This reinforces why Makara Sankranti is considered ideal for charity, vows, introspection, and dharmic resolutions.
4. Spiritual Alignment With Uttarayana
Classical texts collectively revere Uttarayana as the path of ascent and liberation. The Mahabharata’s account of Bhishma Pitamah choosing Uttarayana for his departure is often cited as the ultimate testament to the spiritual superiority of this solar phase.
Thus, Makara Sankranti becomes:
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A gateway to higher consciousness
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A period of ancestral grace
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A time when subtle realms are more accessible
The chart of the 14th Jan 2026 15:07:10 hrs is below of Taurus Ascendant the same as the Foundation chart
The Panchang of the Day
The Day is Wednesday and the Lord is Mercury Placed in the 8th house afflicted by Mars, Saturn and also the 8th Lord Jupiter in affliction. Hence apart from the Day Lord the 8th house and the lord Jupiter are in acute affliction.
The Day Lord Mercury is placed in the Yama of Leo which is the 4th house of the chart and Ketu is placed in this sign. and the Yama Lord is Sun and placed in the 9th house , hence major decisions by the Govt. as per this ingress chart
The Lagna is Taurus and in the star of mrigshira and the Lord is again placed in the 8th house.
The Titthi is KP Ekadashi is Good
The Star of the Day is Anuradha and the Lord is placed in the 11th house Pisces indicates some major decisions by the Govt.
The Karna is Balava and is Moon placed in the 7th house in Debilitation and has no connection with the 10th Lord Saturn for good fructifications as per this Sankranti Chart, since the 7th house and 7th Lord in the 8th house there will crime related to women which will turn the tables since related to Big Celebrities.
The Yoga is Gand and inauspicious.
The Lagna Lord Venus is placed in the 9th house in Capricorn with Sun and is totally combusted
The Placement of Sun in this chart is important and since Placed in the 9th house in the sign of Saturn who is placed in the 11th house and Sun also owns the 4th house major decisions by the Govt. is on the Cards.
The 9th house governs the Judiciary the Law, hence the Supreme court is liable to take some decisions which may mark importance for the Cases already pending for decisions . As mentioned above the importance of the 11th house also takes importance since governed by major decisions by the Parliament. Venus afflicted here—— Judiciary does not earn good, Transport and Rail suffers.
Let us now go house by House where the Planets are Placed.
Lagna and Lagna Lord both are afflicted—– General condition of the Country may not be good.
2nd House–— Afflicted Jupiter the Lord of the 8th and the 11th house . the 2nd Lord Mercury afflicted in the 8th house and the 2nd house afflicted by Mars and aspect of Rahu——- This may result in Volatile conditions in the Stock Market, loss of Revenue and Trade.
4th House—-– Ketu is Placed , this may result in Secret plots, explosions, mining disasters, difficulties to the Govt. and the opposition.
7th house —— Debilitated Moon, hence trouble in foreign affairs, , Scandals related to Women and many unpleasant episodes in Public life. Moon is also the 3rd house of Boarders and since Mars aspects the 3rd house there could be Terrorism at the Boarders of the Country. There will be unpleasant relations with the neighbouring Countries.
8th House—– 8th house and the Lord is afflicted badly. 8th house indicates Mass Tragedies, Under ground wealth, Fall of the Govt. , death of Important persons, Earthquakes and Epidemics. Mars Placement here and aspect of Saturn is an evil position sudden and Terrible deaths by fire, accident ad crimes, , death of a Navy person, and medical men. Those connected toIron and Steel may suffer the most.. There is concentration of the energy of the Planets in this house and the number of planets influencing are —–5 planets Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Ketu, Jupiter is worry some.
9th house ——- We have already discussed above. 9th house is also under Paap Kartari yoga and so is Sun and Venus. The sign is also Capricorn allotted to India, and other States of the Country which may also suffer on account of this specially the Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajastan
10th house ——- Rahu Placement . It is evil position and has aspects of Jupiter afflicted will give mixed results.
11th house ——– Saturn is placed and has return aspect of Malefic Mars . Danger and adverse vote in Parliament, obstacles and difficulties to the Govt. . There will not be smooth passage of Legislation.
Navamsha Considerations—— Ketu In Leo in the Navamsha Lagna and the Lord Sun in the 6th house with Venus and 7th house has Rahu makes the things clear.
REVIVING THE FORGOTTEN SCIENCE: PROPHETIC POWER OF LUNATION CHARTS.
Lunation chart of the 19th Jan. 2026 portends many negative factors. My Article in’ Express Star Teller’ Edition on the page 8 Predicts the dangerous conjunction of the 5 Planets Mars, Mercury, Sun , Moon and Venus a sign allotted to India by Varahimhra makes it most challenging for war like conditions in the country. The Chart is Below.
This conjunction is taking place in the 9th house of India, 5th house of the US and in the 7th house of Wars in the foundation chart of Iran for Wars, hence the conditions in these Countries and specially Iran will become out of Control and against the Supreme Leader Ali Khemenei. 
Please read the full Article in the Magazine.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on astrological analysis and planetary configurations as interpreted through classical Vedic (Jyotish) principles and Mundane Astrology. The views expressed are purely predictive, academic, and interpretative in nature.
This content does not intend to hurt, defame, or target any individual, institution, religion, or nation. It should not be treated as legal, political, medical, or financial advice. Events and outcomes may vary depending on free will, collective karma, and unfolding circumstances.
Readers are advised to use discretion and personal judgment while interpreting these astrological observations.
