Sun, planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttara Ashada between January 11th and 24th 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn.

Uttara’s nature is polished, educated, and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, sees you putting work in at the start of an enterprise which promises ultimate success. This is an auspicious transit at the start of the year, where a goal may arrive and seem easy in the end, even though you know how much work has gone into it.

This nakshatra also carries the promise of popularity and many friends, and is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of merit and fine quality, so you can join or form a team and make a win-win deal. Your talents are best used by doubling down and planning a truly ambitious long-term project, where you embrace responsibility and end up in your own leadership role. The first three days of this transit see the Sun picking up the close influence of clever Mercury and dynamic Mars, and you have a direct investment in a debate. Try to remain calm if tensions rise and the discussion becomes heated, though you can also channel your energy into media and campaigning work.

After January 14th (Makar Sankranti), Sun combines with diplomatic Venus in Capricorn, and you can smooth relations over in a cooler and more professional way. There may be disorder between your healthy ego interests and your desire for peace and harmony at this point, but this is also a good time for your social life. Accepting an invitation in the early part of the year plays to Uttara’s promise of victory, and your success seems inevitable.