Also revered as Dakshinayana Punya Kalam, Karka Sankranti marks a highly significant astronomical and spiritual transition. It is the sacred juncture when Surya Bhagavan begins His southward journey (Dakshinayana) — symbolically, the sunset phase for the Devas.
This period is especially important for those who follow Parva Kaala Tarpana Karma, as Karka Sankranti is one of the starting points for offering Shraddha and Pitru Tarpana with Vedic sanctity. As the divine southern path begins, it also initiates the Devi Upasana Kaala — the month aligned with evening hours of the Devas, making it highly auspicious for Devi worship, mantra japa, and spiritual sadhana.
Sankranti Muhurta and Planetary Significance
🗓 On 16th July 2025, at 5:21 PM IST, the Sun enters Karka Rashi (Cancer sign).
As this moment occurs before sunset, all Sankranti-related punya karmas, daana, and rituals should be performed on the same day.
At this sacred juncture, the Lagna is Dhanur (Sagittarius) — with its lord Jupiter (Guru) strongly placed in the7th house with full directional strength (Dig Bala), forming a highly benefic configuration.
🔆 Highlights of this Sankranti Chart:
Subha Gaja Kesari Yoga is formed — a powerful and auspicious combination indicating prosperity, wisdom, and spiritual elevation.
Saturn, the 2nd lord, is conjoined with Moon in the 4th house in Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra — a combination that enhances emotional depth, spiritual grounding, and homeland stability.
Jupiter, being the 4th lord, is aspecting the 7th house, adding strength to partnerships and public engagements.
Venus, positioned in the 6th (Upachaya Sthana), holds full directional strength, favouring health, healing professions, and financial reforms.
However, Sun and Mercury in the 8th house suggest Mrityu-Kantaka Yoga — indicating the need for caution in health matters and leadership challenges.
Mars conjoined with Ketu in the 9th house hints at Sheetala Yuddha Yoga — potential for global tensions, spiritual churning, or fear-based narratives.
📈 Impact and Outlook
🌍 Positives Abound:
This planetary arrangement indicates revival in financial markets, fresh opportunities, and renewed confidence in global governance.
✨ Spiritual seekers will experience deeper inner alignment, while Devi Upasana and Tapasya during this month will yield potent results.
⚠ Cautions:
Be watchful of minor geopolitical unrest or war-like signals.
Health discipline and inner balance are important due to the 8th house solar influence.
🛢 Oil, gas, and mineral prices may ease globally.
📊 Financial and trading sectors may witness a constructive upturn with renewed vitality.
🪔 Conclusion
Karka Sankranti opens the sacred gates of Dakshinayana — the divine dusk of the year. This is a potent time for introspection, devotion, and inner purification. May this period bring wisdom, wealth, and well-being to all.
🕉 God Bless All