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Makar Sankranti- today Sun can give you special burst of energy. Utilize its blessings to plan for the entire year…

1/13/2020

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Today, on Jan 14, 2020- it is Makar Sankranti. This is the day when Sun enters the sign of Capricorn as per the sidereal zodiac calculation. As mentioned in the video, this is a very important day for the Hindus and other followers of original Vedic tradition. Makar Sankranti is special as this is the day that Sun begins its northwards motion. Days get longer and night get shorter. 

But, we know that Vedic tradition was very scientific and obviously if they are going to consider something auspicious then there has to be a deeper meaning than simply days getting longer- though that in itself is also a big thing- as with longer days and increased warmth, new life can now begin grow in spring (which will soon be here).

So- let us look at the deeper meaning behind why this day is so auspicious… 
Sun is the brightest when it is high up in the sky. i.e. during mid-day. We also know that Sun signifies us- the individual Jivatma. So, if Sun is going to be bright and powerful, it also signifies a time, when we, the individual Jivatma are going to be strong and powerful. I.e. this is the time, where each one of us can aspire to truly shine and flourish.
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As we know, Sun takes one year to go thru all the twelve signs of the zodiac. Capricorn is that mid-day time-space interval within the zodiac chart.

​So, when Sun enters Capricorn, it is effectively entering that special phase when it has the most power and can shine at its brightest. Therefore, this time of when Sun enters Capricorn is good for all of us. It is a time when we as individuals can revive and renew our self. 
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Similar to how Sun instills new life in us and when we have longer, brighter days; it makes us feel better; in the same way, Sun coming into Capricorn can give us a new burst of hope and some energy-boost to increase our vitality.

It is a good idea to take some time out today, on Makar Sankranti to quickly review where you currently are and what are all the milestones that you would like to accomplish in this coming year. Then create a strategic plan on how you will go about accomplishing all the required tasks so that you can achieve your goals and attain your objectives. 

So, on this day of Makar Sankranti, Sun is giving you added power. Now it is up to you to truly utilize and benefit from its grace, blessings and abundance.
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Clarification about Makar Sankranti date: Traditionally Makar Sankranti has been celebrated on Jan 14 of each year. But because of the distances that our celestial bodies have traversed over these past several thousands of years, the exact calculation of when Sun enters the zodiac (rashi) of Makar (Capricorn) is now changing.

This year and probably going forward, depending on where you are living in the world, the exact day on which you celebrate Makar Sankranti would vary from the traditional Jan 14th. This year, residents from several countries like India and further east like Australia & New Zealand are celebrating Makar Sankranti on Jan 15th.

As always, when it comes to timing such cosmic events, it is best to refer to your local Panchang.
Special note: In case you are wondering about sidereal and tropical zodiac, then sidereal calculations are used in Vedic Astrology (originally called Jyotish- The Science of Light) and tropical calculations are used in what is considered as Western Astrology. 

Typically, there will be a degree lag of around 23 degrees between the two zodiacs. 

You may want to check out: ​Significance and Meaning of Makar Sankranti

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