January 2026 Astrology Forecast
Monthly Planetary Transits & Predictions
January 2026 at a glance (IST): exact Full Moon Sat 3 Jan (3:32 PM); exact New Moon Mon 19 Jan (1:21 AM). The Sun moves from Dhanu into Makara on Wed 14 Jan. Jupiter is in Mithuna, Saturn in Meena, Rahu in Kumbha and Ketu in Simha. There is no eclipse this month.
Key Planetary Transits in January 2026
Major events: Mars enters Makara (exalted, 16 Jan).
Important Dates (IST, sidereal/Lahiri)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat 3 Jan | Full Moon at 3:32 PM — end of the Purnima tithi |
| Tue 13 Jan | Venus enters Makara |
| Wed 14 Jan | Sun enters Makara — Makara Sankranti |
| Fri 16 Jan | Mars enters Makara (exalted) |
| Sat 17 Jan | Mercury enters Makara |
| Mon 19 Jan | New Moon at 1:21 AM — end of the Amavasya tithi |
Mid-month positions: Sun in Makara, Mercury in Dhanu, Venus in Makara, Mars in Dhanu, Jupiter in Mithuna, Saturn in Meena, Rahu in Kumbha, Ketu in Simha. Times are for New Delhi; ingress dates of slow planets can differ by a day between panchangs. Purnima and Amavasya are observed by the tithi at sunrise, so the vrat or snan day can be the day before the exact Full or New Moon — see the Purnima calendar and Amavasya calendar for observance dates.
General Predictions for January 2026
Jupiter in Mithuna favours study, writing, trade and communication. Saturn in Meena keeps Sade Sati running for Kumbha, Meena and Mesha Moon signs, and the dhaiya (small panoti) for Simha and Dhanu.
January 2026 by Moon Sign (Rashi)
Read from your Moon sign: the house Jupiter occupies from it this month.
| Rashi | Jupiter in house | Area that activates |
|---|---|---|
| Mesha | 3rd | Effort, siblings, short travel, communication |
| Vrishabha | 2nd | Family, savings, speech — a favourable Jupiter |
| Mithuna | 1st | Self, health, confidence, new direction |
| Karka | 12th | Expenses, travel abroad, spiritual practice |
| Simha | 11th | Gains, income, friends, wishes fulfilled — a favourable Jupiter |
| Kanya | 10th | Career, status, responsibilities |
| Tula | 9th | Fortune, father, teachers, pilgrimage — a favourable Jupiter |
| Vrishchika | 8th | Research, hidden matters, in-laws; caution with health and money |
| Dhanu | 7th | Marriage, partnership, business deals — a favourable Jupiter |
| Makara | 6th | Work routine, competition, loans, health habits |
| Kumbha | 5th | Children, studies, creativity, investments — a favourable Jupiter |
| Meena | 4th | Home, property, vehicles, mother |
The full effect depends on your ascendant and running dasha; this table is the general Moon-sign picture.
Remedies for January 2026
- For Jupiter in Mithuna: recite Om Gram Greem Groum Sah Gurave Namah on Thursdays and give green moong and books to students.
- For Saturn (Sade Sati or dhaiya): recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Saturdays and light a mustard-oil lamp under a peepal tree.
- On Purnima and Amavasya: charity, a holy bath and, on Amavasya, offerings for the ancestors.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Purnima and Amavasya in January 2026?
The exact Full Moon is on Saturday 3 January at 3:32 PM IST and the exact New Moon on Monday 19 January at 1:21 AM IST. Purnima and Amavasya are observed by the tithi at sunrise, so the vrat or snan day can be the day before the exact moment.
When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
The Sun enters sidereal Makara (Capricorn) on Wednesday 14 January 2026, around 3 PM IST, so Makar Sankranti is observed on 14 January.
Which planets change sign in January 2026?
Venus enters Makara on 13 January, the Sun on 14 January, Mars (exalted in Makara) on 16 January and Mercury on 17 January. Jupiter stays in Mithuna, Saturn in Meena, Rahu in Kumbha and Ketu in Simha.
Who has Sade Sati in January 2026?
With Saturn in Meena, Sade Sati runs for Kumbha, Meena and Mesha Moon signs, and the dhaiya (small panoti) for Simha and Dhanu. Check yours with the free Sade Sati calculator.
Is there an eclipse in January 2026?
No. The next eclipses are the annular solar eclipse of 17 February 2026 (not visible in India) and the total lunar eclipse of 3 March 2026.
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Festivals in January 2026
- Makar Sankranti 2026 — Wed 14 Jan