Sun is in Purva Ashadha from December 29th to January 11th 2025, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’.

Purva’s energy gives a feeling of and desire for invincibility despite frequent challenges and battles, and its Shakti or unique power, for invigoration and renewal, is perfect for intention-setting at the new year. The Sun represents a heroic quest, where you show courage and overcome obstacles on the way to wisdom, and also shines a light on a hidden aspect of your life.

This transit shows you facing opposition and rivalry on the way to success and illumination, especially as the Sun combines closely with fiery Mars also in Purvashadha. A complex combination of planets, also involving Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, makes a contradictory picture, and your desires and direction are far from straightforward. You see-saw between extreme confidence and a drawn-out challenge to assert your identity, though this test ultimately shapes your own ego.

Purva Ashadha is known to be a good debater, so you can also expect arguments and discussions over your beliefs – you may decide it’s better to insist on the highest first, even though this road takes longer at the start. Water may also play a key role in your affairs, as you spend time near the sea, either travelling by ship or simply swimming and having a closer relationship with the element. You are symbolically watering your plans and ambitions on the way to renewal, and deciding which parts of your life to improve and invest in.