Capricorn & Aries Sankranti 2026: Indicators of Communal and Caste Disturbance in India

by Shailesh Shaily, posted in LAL KITAB, Medini Jyotish, Political Astrology, Prashari Jyotish

A Mundane Astrological Assessment for the Year 2026

I. Why 1 January 2026 Is Astrologically Secondary

In classical Mundane Jyotish, the Gregorian New Year (1 January) carries minimal predictive weight. The true annual trigger for India is the Hindu New Year (Vikrami Samvat 2083), beginning on:

19 March 2026, 06:53:17 hrs, Delhi

However, ancient Maharishis developed a monthly–quarterly forecasting system through Sankrantis, particularly when the Sun enters movable signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn). These four Sankrantis act as quarterly and annual indicators, revealing political, communal, and national trends.

For 2026, Capricorn and Aries Sankranti are especially sensitive.

II. Capricorn Sankranti 2026 (Makara Sankranti)

Date & Time: 14 January 2026, 15:07:53 hrs, Delhi
Lagna: Taurus (India’s foundation horoscope natal Lagna)

1. D-1 Chart Analysis

Venus–Sun Conjunction in the 9th House

  • Venus (Lagna & 6th lord) conjunct Sun (4th lord) in 9th.
  • Venus placed in Uttara Ashada (Sun’s nakshatra) → dominance of ideological, legal, and dharmic themes.

Interpretation:
Strong stress on:

  • Religion
  • Judiciary
  • Constitution
  • National ideology

Saturn in Pisces (11th House) Aspected by Mars from the 8th

  • Saturn (9th lord) in Pisces (11th)
  • Aspected by Mars (7th & 12th lord) from the 8th house of secrecy

This combination clearly indicates:

  • Covert communal mobilisation
  • Secret networks and underground activity
  • Poisoning of social harmony through hidden channels
  • Foreign-linked ideological interference

2. Political & Administrative Indications

Sun in the 9th House

  • Judiciary, especially the Supreme Court, plays a decisive role.
  • Clear indications of institutional support to the majority community.
  • Legal backing for firm executive actions.

Saturn–Mars Mutual Aspect

  • Government adopts hard, uncompromising measures.
  • Crackdown on:
    • Illegal immigrants
    • Rohingya networks
    • Bangladeshi infiltration
  • Home Ministry becomes highly active and effective.

Opposition Weakness

  • Internal cracks surface within Congress-I leadership.
  • INDIA bloc faces strategic and ideological confusion.

Capricorn Sankranti Outcome:
✔ Rising caste-based politics
✔ Controlled but tense communal environment
✔ Strong administrative action
✔ Judiciary aligns with national security imperatives

III. Aries Sankranti 2026 (Mesha Sankranti)

Date & Time: 14 April 2026, 09:33 hrs, Delhi
Lagna: Gemini

This is the most sensitive Sankranti of 2026.

1. D-1 Chart Analysis

Debilitated Mercury (Lagna & 4th lord) in 10th House

  • Conjunct Saturn (8th & 9th lord).
  • Mars (6th & 11th lord) involved in the axis.

Interpretation:

  • Severe stress on governance
  • Domestic instability
  • Intelligence failures
  • Heightened internal security threats

Affliction of 1st, 4th, and 9th Houses

  • Lagna (people)
  • 4th (internal peace)
  • 9th (religion, law, judiciary)

All converging in the 10th house, indicating:

  • High-impact national incidents
  • Terrorist attacks
  • Riots
  • Fires or mass disturbances
  • Communal polarisation at peak levels

Moon–Rahu Conjunction in the 9th

  • Emotional radicalisation
  • Escalation of majority–minority confrontation
  • Ideological boiling point during this period

2. D-9 (Navamsha) Confirmation

  • Severe affliction in 1/7 axis involving Sun–Saturn
  • Mars (7th lord) in 12th house

Clear indications of:

  • War-like domestic conditions
  • Cross-border tension with Pakistan and Bangladesh
  • Escalation beyond law-and-order into security operations

Aries Sankranti Outcome:

⚠ High probability of:

  • Terror incidents
  • Communal riots
  • Intelligence-driven crises
  • Border-linked disturbances
    ⚠ Extremely tense environment for central government

IV. Mars–Rahu Period (Vimshottari Trigger)in foundation horoscope of india

Birth data of foundation horoscope of india 15-8-1947,00:01hrs,delhi ,india

Mars Mahadasha – Rahu Antardasha:
31 January 2026 – 18 February 2027

Astrological Logic

  • Mars and Rahu are in 2/12 relationship.
  • Rahu in Krittika (Sun) → domestic fire, ideological friction.
  • Sun (4th lord) in 3rd → agitation, propaganda, street mobilisation.
  • Rahu sign lord Venus in Papakartari → social harmony under attack.

Results:

  • Caste-based agitation
  • Communal polarisation
  • Political exploitation by INDIA bloc
  • Terrorist infiltration from Bangladesh & Pakistan

Outcome:
👉 Leads to Operation Sindoor-2–type counter-terror measures.

V. Lal Kitab Varshphal Overlay

79th Year Varshphal

  • 5/11 axis heavily afflicted (Mars, Saturn, Sun, Moon, Mercury).
  • Rahu–Ketu on 1/7 axis afflicting Lagna.
  • Severe pressure on the 8th house.

80th Year Varshphal                                      

  • Lagna lord Mars in 8th, conjunct Ketu.
  • Affliction to 2nd house (social fabric, economy).
  • Indicates national crisis triggering transformation.

Note:
Prashari aspects applied for predictive clarity (not classical Lal Kitab-only view).

VI. Political Transformation Theme

This period marks a historic shift:

  • From pseudo-secular politics
  • Toward Sanatan-centric governance

Key Figures Leading This Transition:

  • PM Narendra Modi
  • HM Amit Shah
  • CM Yogi Adityanath

The disturbances of 2026 are not collapse indicators, but cleansing and realignment signals.

VII. Final Astrological Verdict

2026 is a critical but necessary transformation year for India

✔ Communal & caste tensions rise
✔ Terror infiltration attempts increase
✔ Judiciary supports national security
✔ Government responds decisively
✔ Opposition weakens internally
✔ Sanatan-based political consolidation accelerates

Post-2026 Outlook

Despite short-term turbulence, India emerges stronger, more unified, and politically decisive.