Makar Sankranti on 14th January 2026 marks one of the most significant solar transitions in Vedic astrology. On this auspicious day, the Sun enters Capricorn (Makar Rashi)—a Saturn-ruled sign—and begins its Uttarayan journey, symbolising growth, discipline, and spiritual elevation. This transition represents a shift from emotional inertia to structured effort, responsibility, and long-term stability. Astrologically, Makar Sankranti is considered highly favourable for karmic cleansing, prosperity remedies, and setting intentions aligned with effort and divine timing. To consciously align with this powerful Sun–Saturn shift on 14th January 2026, observe the following five sacred rituals:
◇ Surya Arghya at Sunrise
Offer water to the rising Sun using a copper vessel, preferably mixed with sesame seeds or red flowers. This strengthens Surya, enhances vitality, confidence, and clarity, and aligns you with the Sun’s northward movement.
◇ Sesame (Til) and Jaggery Offering
Prepare or donate til-based items such as sesame seeds or til laddoos mixed with jaggery. Sesame is deeply associated with Saturn and helps pacify Shani dosha, remove delays, and invite steady financial growth. ◇ Charity with Warm EssentialsDonate blankets, warm clothes, food grains, or footwear to the needy. Charity on Makar Sankranti carries multiplied karmic merit and balances Saturn’s influence, bringing stability and protection.
◇ Feeding Birds or Cows
Offer grains to birds or fodder to cows early in the morning. This act strengthens Jupiter’s grace and promotes harmony, wisdom, and unseen support in the months ahead.
◇ Lighting a Sesame Oil Diya in the Evening
Light a diya with pure sesame (til) oil in the evening at the entrance or temple area of your home after sunset. Sesame oil is a powerful Saturn remedy and, when lit on Makar Sankranti, helps neutralize karmic blockages, remove stagnation, and invite discipline, protection, and steady progress.Authored by: Prashant Kapoor, Celebrity Astrologer, Founder, AstroKapoor, a leading Vedic Astrology Platform of the nation. He is also recognized as the First Medical Astrologer in the World..!!
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