The transition of the Sun into a new zodiac sign is considered very important in astrology every year. While the Sun transits from one sign to another every month, its entry into Cancer or Capricorn is considered a special Sankranti. This year, on July 16, 2025, the Sun will transit into Cancer at 5:40 PM. With this, the Cancer Sankranti will begin, and the Dakshinayana period will also commence.
From a religious and astrological perspective, this time can prove to be special for many zodiac signs. The Sun's transit will usher in a golden period for some, while others need to be cautious. Significantly, this time, the Sun's transit could bring special benefits to four major zodiac signs.
Sun's Entry into Cancer: Astrological Significance
When the Sun enters Cancer, the Dakshinayana period begins. According to the Hindu calendar, this time is considered extremely auspicious from a spiritual perspective. If religious activities, charity, bathing, and penance are performed on this day, their fruits are multiplied many times.
According to astrology, the Sun is the ruling planet of confidence, energy, authority, father, and respect. When it is in a favorable house in someone's horoscope, it brings positivity and progress in life. The Sun's entry into Cancer, combining with the energy of the water element, also increases emotional and familial influences.
Golden Phase Begins for These Four Zodiac Signs
Cancer: Enhancement in personality and increase in wealth
When the Sun enters Cancer, it will be active in the first house of the natives of the same sign. With the conjunction of Mercury, there will be a tremendous increase in communication skills and self-confidence.
Leo: Stronger foreign travel and relationships
The Sun will transit into the twelfth house for Leo natives. This place is generally associated with expenses and travel. In such a situation, there may be opportunities for foreign travel or the completion of an international deal.
Scorpio: Benefits from land and property, and religious advancement
For Scorpio, this transit of the Sun will occur in the fourth house, which is associated with home, land, and mother. During this period, there will be a possibility of buying a house or resolving an old property dispute.
Pisces: Social status and success in work
For Pisces natives, this transit of the Sun will be in the fifth house, which is related to intelligence, education, and children. People involved in education, art, media, and writing can benefit greatly during this time.
When will Cancer Sankranti be celebrated?
This year, Cancer Sankranti will be celebrated on July 16, 2025. On this day, the Sun God will enter Cancer at the end of the day, i.e., at 5:40 PM. Along with this, the Sun will start moving towards the south, and the Dakshinayana period will begin, which will last for the next six months.
Why is Cancer Sankranti special?
According to mythological beliefs, when the Sun enters Cancer, the day of the gods ends, and the night of the demons begins. It is considered to be around the time of Devshayani Ekadashi. Therefore, this time is especially suitable for worship, chanting, and fasting from a religious perspective.
What to do at this time
Although we are not providing any conclusions or advice here, according to beliefs, there is a tradition of bathing in the Ganges, offering Tarpan (ancestral offerings), and donating on the day of Cancer Sankranti. This time is considered for meditation and self-reflection, which opens the path to spiritual purification.
How will this transit be in the eyes of astrologers?
Astrologers believe that this time, the Sun's transit into Cancer will increase the dominance of the water element, which will affect aspects related to family emotions, relationships, psychology, and self-analysis. While this transit of the Sun will bring good fortune for some zodiac signs, others may need to show a little restraint.
