Mars, planet of action and energy, is in Purva Ashadha from December 25th, 2025, to January 11, 2026, the nakshatra within zodiacal Sagittarius, which translates to ‘the Unconquered’.

Uttara’s energy gives you a feeling and aspiration for Invincibility, despite any confrontation, and its Shakti or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal, is perfect for a New Year start. Mars is among a number of planets in Sagittarius-Purva at this point, including the Sun, Mercury, and Venus. This is an important time for your social life, and you can have smart conversations and also make important business connections with a range of friends.

You speak up in the company and may also expect a lively debate with people who are not on the same philosophical page. Jupiter, the planet of knowledge and expansion, has an impact on Mars that makes you confident and proactive, if not occasionally reckless. Be careful of overdoing your fitness regime, especially if you are getting started again after a holiday layoff. The disciplining influence of cool Saturn also keeps you honest at this point, but there is initial resistance to overcome, and the trick is to work intelligently and economically.

Purvashadha’s symbol of a Sieve or Winnowing Fan separates the wheat from the chaff, and you insist on the best and highest, even if your path involves more effort. Water may also feature more prominently in your life, as you spend time near the sea, either swimming or travelling by boat, or else simply taking in more water to stay hydrated. Apas, the mythical embodiment of water, is Purvashadha’s ruler, and you can symbolically ‘water’ your ambitions, where Mars gives you courage and decisiveness.