The Sun will transit into Capricorn, the 10th zodiac sign or Rashi, on 15th January 2024. This planetary transit is also an auspicious day, known as the Makar Sankranti, across the country. Makar Sankranti is when Surya or Sun will enter the Makar Rashi (Capricorn) once every year.
Makar Sankranti is known by different names in different regions of India, which are as follows.
The Sun transit in Capricorn will happen on 15th January 2024 (Monday) at 02:54 AM (IST).
Sun or Surya signifies our soul and father, success, position in society, leadership traits, and relationship with the government and government officials. Surya is also the Karaka of your Atman and the significator of your name and fame. It represents the fire Tattva and rules the East direction.
The Sun takes one year to go around the Bachakar or the zodiac, completing 360 degrees. Hence, the Sun stays in each zodiac for about a month.
According to Vedic astrology, the Sun usually gives positive results in the 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th houses from the natal Moon and is malefic in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 12th houses (Bhavas) from the natal Moon.
Let's read how the entry of the Sun into the Makar Rashi will impact your life. Here, you will find the effects of Sun transit for all zodiac signs, along with some powerful remedies.
The Sun will control the 10th house for the Ariens, which will be quite favorable for them. When the Sun enters Capricorn, you might get some good news at work, and this particular transit will make you professionally strong. If any of your work that deals with government or senior officials is stuck, that work will get handled.
Remedy - Fast on Sundays. This will purify all your systems, and please Surya, as Sunday is the day dedicated to Aditya, Surya Dev or Sun.
The Sun will impact the 9th house for the Taureans, and this means that luck and destiny will be yours. Due to the Sun transit in Capricorn 2024, you will become lucky, and your destiny will favor you wherever you go. So, now will be the best time for all the unfinished tasks or the things you want to change or transform. You will be able to achieve everything seamlessly.
Remedy - A picture of Surya Dev with his seven horses can be kept in your room. This will offer you more power and strength.
Sun will rule the 8th house for the Gemini folks, which strongly means that you need to watch out for any illness, sudden loss, abrupt tragedy, etc., as the 8th house is the Karaka for all of these. The good news is that all the Geminis who are into any research fields or associated with the occult sciences in any form will have a golden period as this Sun transit in Capricorn will benefit them, so it is time to take your meditations to another level.
Remedy - An energized and charged Surya Yantra in your house is a must.
The Sun will impact the 7th house for the Cancerians, which signifies a marriage and business partnership. So, single natives looking to tie the knot, please intensify your search during the Sun transit in Capricorn 2024, as it will increase the probability of you getting married. And yes, your personal natal chart also has to support this with Yogas of marriage present in it.
Remedy - Give Jal or Ark to Surya Dev every morning with some flowers, rice, and Gangajal (water from the Ganges) in it.
For the Leos, the Sun will impact the 6th house, which is associated with hidden enemies and court cases. Hence, the Leo folks stuck in some court cases stand a strong chance to win, as this Sun transit in Capricorn will benefit them. You are advised to take care of your health as this particular house is also for health issues.
Remedy - Chant the Aditya Hridaya Stotra. Aditya is Surya Dev or Sun. This was sung by great Sage Agastya to Lord Rama on the battlefield just before fighting Ravana. Chanting this particular Stotra activates and strengthens your planet Sun to defeat your adversary.
Virgos' Sun rules the 5th house. This will surely be a favorable transit for them. You can invest in Stock Markets and other investment tools after thorough research, as this Sun transit in Capricorn 2024 will also give you money from investments and wealth accumulation. After discussing with your investment consultant, you may also try other financial instruments like mutual funds and cryptocurrency. This transit will also make you more romantic and creative.
Remedy - Chant the Rama Raksha Stotra. This praises the divine Lord Rama and will provide you protection. This is known to be composed by the great Rishi Vishvamitra.
For Libra folks, the Sun will control the 4th house, impacting your luxuries, properties, vehicles, and mother. Due to the effects of Sun transit in Capricorn, you might be contemplating buying or selling some properties. There are chances that you might upgrade your vehicle. However, the health of your mother can cause you great concern and some stress. So, it is better to proactively take care of her and avoid anything that can trigger it in the first place. As they say, precaution is better than cure.
Remedy - Donate jaggery, preferably on Sundays or any other day. The Sun gets stronger with this remedy.
The Sun will rule the 3rd house for the Scorpios, and it will impact your social life, siblings, and a few other things. When the Sun transits in Capricorn, your siblings may demand more attention from you, and you might see your expenditures overshooting all of a sudden. You will be active in your social circles and networking with many new faces during this time.
Remedy - Put a picture of Surya Dev with his seven horses in your room. This is best placed on the wall behind your work desk to give you all the support and protection while working. He is always behind you and will not let you fall.
The Sun will impact the 2nd house for the Sagittarians. Hence, we strongly advise dear Sagittarians to think before they speak. When the Sun enters Capricorn, you shouldn't react impulsively or get into heated arguments. Think twice before speaking, as damage control might not be possible in every situation, and you might end up rubbing people the wrong way.
Remedy - Donate jaggery, preferably on Sundays or any other day. The Sun will get stronger with this practical remedy.
The Sun will impact the 1st house or the Lagna for the Capricorns, and this will help them introspect, think, and implement healthy lifestyle changes in order to keep themselves fit. This could be exercises, wardrobe changes, new hairstyles, or anything else that directly impacts your body. During the Sun transit in Capricorn 2024, you will be making healthy choices in life, like what to eat, what not to eat, etc.
Remedy - Donate wheat to the less fortunate. This will not only help someone fill their stomach but please the Sun as well.
The Sun will hit the 12th house for Aquarians; therefore, this transit might impact your work, especially if it involves working with foreign clients. There might be some separation or isolation as well. Overall, the Sun transit in Capricorn will not be a positive planetary transit for Aquarians. However, the good news is that the remedy below will help you immensely.
Remedy - Offer water to the Sun every morning. Jal Ark is extremely pious, and you may add some rice, sugar, flowers, jaggery, etc., to the water before giving the Ark.
The Sun will impact the 11th house for the lovely Pisceans, and this will make them super active and attractive amongst their friends and social circles. When the Sun transits in Capricorn, they will turn into a social butterfly and connect with many people around them. However, a word of caution for you as you must avoid any arguments with family and friends, even if it means exiting the situation at that moment. You do not want to win the argument but lose the person.
Remedy - Chant the Surya Mantra 108 times every day. Mantra chanting is extremely powerful and can heal your Karma. The Surya Beej Mantra is “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah."
*Note- You must remember that these are generalized predictions for the Sun transit in Capricorn 2024. If you want to know more about the effects of Sun transit on zodiac signs and get personalized predictions and remedies, reach out to Tarot Sonia on Astroyogi.
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It is believed that Lord Bhaskar or Surya Dev visited his son Shani Dev or Saturn on this day. Hence, this day is considered auspicious and life-changing for anyone's life. People often consider it as the beginning of the New Year. Try to do good things and do charitable activities on this day.