Makar Sankranti 2026: A Major Solar Shift in Vedic Astrology
The Sun makes a powerful transition on January 14, 2026. This date marks Makar Sankranti, one of the most significant solar events in the Vedic calendar. On this auspicious day, the Sun enters Capricorn, known as Makar Rashi. This zodiac sign is ruled by Saturn. The Sun's movement into Capricorn begins its Uttarayan journey.
Uttarayan symbolizes a period of growth, discipline, and spiritual elevation. This transition represents a clear shift from emotional inertia to structured effort. It brings a focus on responsibility and long-term stability.
Astrological Significance of Makar Sankranti
Astrologers consider Makar Sankranti highly favourable for several spiritual practices. It is an excellent time for karmic cleansing and prosperity remedies. People can set powerful intentions aligned with personal effort and divine timing. The combination of Sun and Saturn energies creates a unique opportunity for transformation.
To consciously align with this powerful Sun-Saturn shift on January 14, 2026, you can observe five sacred rituals. These practices help harness the celestial energies for personal benefit.
Five Sacred Rituals for Makar Sankranti 2026
- Surya Arghya at Sunrise
Offer water to the rising Sun using a copper vessel. You can mix the water with sesame seeds or red flowers. This ritual strengthens Surya, the Sun god. It enhances your vitality, confidence, and mental clarity. Performing Surya Arghya aligns you with the Sun's northward movement during Uttarayan.
- Sesame and Jaggery Offering
Prepare or donate til-based items. These can include sesame seeds or til laddoos mixed with jaggery. Sesame has a deep association with Saturn. This offering helps pacify Shani dosha. It works to remove delays and invite steady financial growth into your life.
- Charity with Warm Essentials
Donate blankets, warm clothes, food grains, or footwear to those in need. Charity performed on Makar Sankranti carries multiplied karmic merit. This act balances Saturn's influence. It brings greater stability and protection to the donor.
- Feeding Birds or Cows
Offer grains to birds or provide fodder to cows early in the morning. This simple act strengthens the grace of Jupiter. It promotes harmony, wisdom, and unseen support in the coming months.
- Lighting a Sesame Oil Diya in the Evening
Light a diya with pure sesame oil in the evening. Place it at your home's entrance or in a temple area after sunset. Sesame oil serves as a powerful Saturn remedy. Lighting it on Makar Sankranti helps neutralize karmic blockages. It removes stagnation and invites discipline, protection, and steady progress.
These rituals connect you to the profound energies of Makar Sankranti. They offer a practical way to engage with this important astrological event.
Authored by Prashant Kapoor, Celebrity Astrologer and Founder of AstroKapoor. He is recognized as a leading Vedic astrologer and the world's first medical astrologer.
