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Sun Nakshatra Transit 2026

Planetary Transit

"When planets change signs, life changes course."

Find precise Sun Nakshatra Transit dates for 2026 calculated for New Delhi. Complete calendar of all 27 nakshatra changes with precise astronomical calculations.

Current Sign
Aquarius
Degree
9.5°
Changes
27
Speed
1.01°/day

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Year
2026

Tracking the Sun's nakshatra transit reveals a finer layer of influence beyond the zodiac sign. The Sun passes through all 27 nakshatras in a year, spending roughly 13-14 days in each. Each nakshatra carries a distinct energy — for example, Sun in Pushya brings nourishment and growth, while Sun in Ashlesha can intensify secrecy and transformation. Muhurat experts use the Sun's nakshatra position to time rituals, housewarming ceremonies, and government applications.

Nakshatra Transit Calendar 2026

28 changes
1

Purva Ashadha (पूर्वाषाढ़ा)

in Sagittarius · Lord: Venus · Deity: Apas

29 Dec 2025, 6:30 AM → 11 Jan 2026, 8:36 AM

13.2d
2

Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा)

in Sagittarius · Lord: Sun · Deity: Vishwe Devas

11 Jan 2026, 8:36 AM → 24 Jan 2026, 10:50 AM

13.2d
3

Shravana (श्रवण)

in Capricorn · Lord: Moon · Deity: Vishnu

24 Jan 2026, 10:50 AM → 6 Feb 2026, 2:05 PM

13.2d
4

Dhanishta (धनिष्ठा)

in Capricorn · Lord: Mars · Deity: Vasus

6 Feb 2026, 2:05 PM → 19 Feb 2026, 6:33 PM

13.2d
5

Shatabhisha (शतभिषा)

Current

in Aquarius · Lord: Rahu · Deity: Varuna

19 Feb 2026, 6:33 PM → 5 Mar 2026, 12:54 AM

13.2d
6

Purva Bhadrapada (पूर्वा भाद्रपद)

in Aquarius · Lord: Jupiter · Deity: Aja Ekapada

5 Mar 2026, 12:54 AM → 18 Mar 2026, 9:21 AM

13.2d
7

Uttara Bhadrapada (उत्तरा भाद्रपद)

in Pisces · Lord: Saturn · Deity: Ahir Budhnya

18 Mar 2026, 9:21 AM → 31 Mar 2026, 8:10 PM

13.6d
8

Revati (रेवती)

in Pisces · Lord: Mercury · Deity: Pushan

31 Mar 2026, 8:10 PM → 14 Apr 2026, 9:32 AM

13.6d
9

Ashwini (अश्विनी)

in Aries · Lord: Ketu · Deity: Ashwini Kumaras

14 Apr 2026, 9:32 AM → 28 Apr 2026, 1:17 AM

13.6d
10

Bharani (भरणी)

in Aries · Lord: Venus · Deity: Yama

28 Apr 2026, 1:17 AM → 11 May 2026, 7:31 PM

13.6d
11

Krittika (कृत्तिका)

in Aries · Lord: Sun · Deity: Agni

11 May 2026, 7:31 PM → 25 May 2026, 3:37 PM

14d
12

Rohini (रोहिणी)

in Taurus · Lord: Moon · Deity: Brahma

25 May 2026, 3:37 PM → 8 Jun 2026, 1:33 PM

14d
13

Mrigashira (मृगशिरा)

in Taurus · Lord: Mars · Deity: Soma

8 Jun 2026, 1:33 PM → 22 Jun 2026, 12:26 PM

14d
14

Ardra (आर्द्रा)

in Gemini · Lord: Rahu · Deity: Rudra

22 Jun 2026, 12:26 PM → 6 Jul 2026, 12:03 PM

14d
15

Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु)

in Gemini · Lord: Jupiter · Deity: Aditi

6 Jul 2026, 12:03 PM → 20 Jul 2026, 11:28 AM

14d
16

Pushya (पुष्य)

in Cancer · Lord: Saturn · Deity: Brihaspati

20 Jul 2026, 11:28 AM → 3 Aug 2026, 10:24 AM

14d
17

Ashlesha (आश्लेषा)

in Cancer · Lord: Mercury · Deity: Nagas

3 Aug 2026, 10:24 AM → 17 Aug 2026, 7:58 AM

14d
18

Magha (मघा)

in Leo · Lord: Ketu · Deity: Pitris

17 Aug 2026, 7:58 AM → 31 Aug 2026, 3:59 AM

14d
19

Purva Phalguni (पूर्वा फाल्गुनी)

in Leo · Lord: Venus · Deity: Bhaga

31 Aug 2026, 3:59 AM → 13 Sep 2026, 9:47 PM

13.6d
20

Uttara Phalguni (उत्तरा फाल्गुनी)

in Leo · Lord: Sun · Deity: Aryaman

13 Sep 2026, 9:47 PM → 27 Sep 2026, 1:19 PM

13.6d
21

Hasta (हस्त)

in Virgo · Lord: Moon · Deity: Savitar

27 Sep 2026, 1:19 PM → 11 Oct 2026, 2:20 AM

13.6d
22

Chitra (चित्रा)

in Virgo · Lord: Mars · Deity: Vishwakarma

11 Oct 2026, 2:20 AM → 24 Oct 2026, 12:50 PM

13.6d
23

Swati (स्वाति)

in Libra · Lord: Rahu · Deity: Vayu

24 Oct 2026, 12:50 PM → 6 Nov 2026, 9:03 PM

13.2d
24

Vishakha (विशाखा)

in Libra · Lord: Jupiter · Deity: Indra-Agni

6 Nov 2026, 9:03 PM → 20 Nov 2026, 3:03 AM

13.2d
25

Anuradha (अनुराधा)

in Scorpio · Lord: Saturn · Deity: Mitra

20 Nov 2026, 3:03 AM → 3 Dec 2026, 7:28 AM

13.2d
26

Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा)

in Scorpio · Lord: Mercury · Deity: Indra

3 Dec 2026, 7:28 AM → 16 Dec 2026, 10:25 AM

13.2d
27

Mula (मूल)

in Sagittarius · Lord: Ketu · Deity: Nirriti

16 Dec 2026, 10:25 AM → 29 Dec 2026, 12:44 PM

13.2d
28

Purva Ashadha (पूर्वाषाढ़ा)

in Sagittarius · Lord: Venus · Deity: Apas

29 Dec 2026, 12:44 PM → 1 Jan 2027, 7:14 PM

3.3d

What is Nakshatra Transit?

Nakshatras are 13°20' segments — finer than signs. Each has its own lord and deity. Essential for muhurat timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sun stays in each zodiac sign for approximately 30 days, completing a full cycle through all 12 signs in one year. The exact duration varies slightly due to the elliptical nature of Earth's orbit.
Sankranti is the transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to the next. There are 12 Sankrantis in a year, each marking the beginning of a new solar month. Makar Sankranti (Sun entering Capricorn) is the most celebrated.
Sun transit influences vitality, confidence, government relations, and career growth. When transiting favorable houses from your Moon sign, it boosts authority and recognition. In challenging positions, it may cause health issues or conflicts with authority figures.
Nakshatra transit tracks a planet's movement through the 27 lunar mansions (nakshatras). Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac. Nakshatra transit is more granular than rashi transit and reveals the planet's subtle influence through its nakshatra lord (Vimshottari Dasha lord).