Kark Sankranti 2026: Kark Sankranti, Sun’s transit into Cancer on 16th July, know all 12 zodiac signs

Kark Sankranti 2026: In astrology, Sun God, who is considered the ‘soul of the world’ and the king of the planets, is going to change his zodiac sign soon. On July 16, the Sun will move out of Gemini and enter its friend Moon’s zodiac sign Cancer. Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute Jaipur, Renowned Astrologer and Horoscope Analyst Dr. Anish Vyas According to this, this transit of the Sun will take place at 11:38 pm on July 16. Sun will remain in this zodiac sign till 17th August, after which it will enter its own sign Leo.

This transit of the Sun is known as ‘Karka Sankranti’. From this day, the six-month long Uttarayan period ends and ‘Dakshinayan’ begins, which continues till Makar Sankranti.

Importance of pilgrimage bath, charity and sun worship on Surya Sankranti

According to Skanda and Padma Purana, by offering water and worshiping the Sun God in the month of Ashadha and on the day of Sankranti, virtues are attained and sins are destroyed. In the Vedas, Sun is considered a symbol of positive energy.

• religious affiliation: On this holy festival, taking pilgrimage, taking bath, donating and worshiping the rising sun, diseases are cured, lifespan increases and positive energy is transmitted.
• historical context: According to Valmiki Ramayana, before leaving to conquer Lanka, Lord Shri Ram also worshiped the Sun God by offering water to him, which helped him in conquering Ravana.

Benefits of giving water to the sun from health point of view

Dr. Anish Vyas told that offering water to the Sun after waking up early in the morning is very beneficial for physical and mental health:

Vitamin D Supply: The rays of the rising sun provide the body with plenty of Vitamin D and makes it healthy by destroying harmful bacteria.

Activation of organs: The human body is made up of five elements, in which the Sun is the factor of the fire element. While offering water in the morning, organs like heart, skin, eyes, liver and brain become active when the sun’s rays fall on the entire body.

Mental Benefits: Sun worship strengthens the will power, increases the ability to think and understand, the mind remains happy and the energy chakras of the body become active.

Effect of Cancer Sankranti on country, world and weather

This transit of Sun in politics, business and Season Will affect it on a large scale. According to Dr. Anish Vyas, due to the effect of this transit of Sun, there is a possibility of increase in inflation across the country. Along with this, heavy rains and flood like situation may occur in some areas of the country, while some parts may have to face drought.

Sun’s transit: Auspicious for 4 zodiac signs, will be difficult for 8

This zodiac change of Sun will affect all the 12 zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces. Being in a friendly zodiac sign, it will be mixed in many ways. The maximum impact of this transit will be seen on Cancer zodiac sign.

• It will be auspicious for these 4 zodiac signs: Taurus, Virgo, Libra and Aquarius.
• These 8 zodiac signs need to be careful (bad effects): Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Pisces.

Importance of Sun’s position in horoscope

When Sun is strong in the horoscope: If Sun is in a strong position in a person’s horoscope, then he gets success, happiness, peace and prosperity in every field. Relationship with father becomes stronger. Such people have chances of getting a government job, success in political life, respect increases and they attain a high position in the society.

When Sun is weak in the horoscope: When Sun is weak or afflicted, a person has to face many obstacles in work and personal life. Heart and eye related diseases trouble the person. One has to face false allegations, loss of respect and continuous loss of money. Due to its inauspicious effect, Pitra Dosh also occurs in the horoscope.

Sun’s friends and enemies planets: According to astrology, Sun Mesh higher in zodiac sign and Libra Are low in zodiac sign. Moon, Mars and Jupiter are the friendly planets of the Sun; There are even associations with Mercury; Whereas they have hostile relations with Saturn and Venus.

Surefire ways to avoid the inauspicious effects of the Sun

Horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas has suggested the following measures to get the blessings of Sun God and reduce inauspicious results:

Recitation of Aditya Hridaya Stotra: Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra daily to praise Lord Surya.

Surya Arghya: Every day, wake up early in the morning and start offering water (Arghya) to the rising Sun God.

Honoring father: Respect your birth father and seek blessings by touching his feet every morning.

Sunday fast: Keep fast on Sunday for the blessings of Sun God.

Service and Donation: Feed monkeys, mountain cow or Kapila cow. Worship Lord Shri Vishnu regularly.

Rule: Before leaving the house every day, eat a little jaggery or sugar candy and drink water.

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