End of Kharmas 2026: 7 Auspicious Things You Must Do After the Sun Enters Capricorn on Makar Sankranti

The cosmic gates are finally opened after a long month full of spiritual retreat and "unlucky" cosmic energies. The Sun moves out of the shadow of Sagittarius, which is the end of the zodiac cycle, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and the Sun enters the ambitious and grounded Capricorn at the same time.

This transition, called Makar Sankranti, marks the end of Karmic Cycle 2026 and the moment millions have been waiting for to start their lives anew. According to Vedic astrology, Kharmas is the period when the Sun enters the zodiac of Jupiter, and because of this, the Sun's light is not as bright as it usually is. During that time, celebrations of life, such as marriages and moving into new homes, are postponed. But at precisely 3:13 PM IST on January 14, the "Sun in Capricorn 2026" transit ends this spell.

Here are seven prosperous activities you can perform during the Uttarayan.

1. Plan Your Shubh Vivah (Wedding) Preparations

The query that gets asked the most during the Kharmas period is: "When can we get married?" The date "Kharmas 2026 end date" on January 14 indicates not only the spiritual end of the prohibition but also a certain noteworthy twist for 2026. The reason is that Venus (Shukra Tara) is in conjunction (Asta) throughout January; thus, the absolute Shubh Vivah Muhurat 2026 season is officially launched on February 5, 2026.

The Breakthrough: The period after January 14 should be used to conclude arrangements for venues, printing, and invitations. You are free from the "shadow" of Kharmas, thus you can enter the formal planning stages with the full backing of the cosmos.

2. Launch Your New Business or Career Venture

Have you been hiding away a brilliant business idea or contemplating a career change? Kharmas is a time of "low vitality" for new businesses, but the Sun in Capricorn offers a period of Structure and Authority.

January 14 is the perfect day to register a company, sign a new employment contract, or go live with a website. The energetic nature of Capricorn makes it certain that whatever you start now will have the "legs" to last for many years.

3. Perform a Griha Pravesh (Housewarming)

If you have purchased a new house and have been delaying your move-in, you can move in after January 14 without any worries. Nevertheless, although many people like to wait until specific days in February, the 15th and 16th of January 2026 are quite early and already indicate strong Nakshatra support for these types of changes.

Bringing a new family into a house after the Sun moves to the north (Uttarayan) is believed to bless them with "unending prosperity" in their new home.

4. Initiate a Mundan or Naming Ceremony

The Namkaran (Naming) or Mundan (Tonsure) rites are strictly non-existent during the period of Kharmas for families with newborns. The reason is very clear: in fact, the strongest Sun will give the baby the strongest chance for his/her first big life event. January 14 is the date that the "Day of the Gods" starts, thus making it the most purified time for these rituals.

5. Make Significant Financial Investments

Capricorn is the sign of the "Mountain Climber", meaning that it prefers to grow slowly but steadily rather than getting quick wins. Once the Kharmas period is over, the financial market of your personal life clears the "fog". This is the opportunity to purchase gold, invest in stocks for the long term, or conclude a property deal. The "Solar Rebirth" helps you arrive at the right valuation of your possessions, free from the distorted perception of the past month.

6. Start a New Health or Fitness Regime

The Sun symbolises our Prana, the life force that represents us. Our energy levels are generally quite low during the period of Kharmas. Discipline is one of the traits of the sign Capricorn, and hence, your body is all set for a renewal when the Sun moves into Capricorn. Practising yoga or introducing a new diet during the Maha Punya Kaal (3:13 PM – 4:58 PM) on January 14 is believed to "synchronise the cells" with the new year's solar energy, which is progressively increasing.

7. Commit to a "Sankalpa" (Life Vow)

Being that the year 2026 is a Universal Year 1, the day right after Kharmas becomes the top "Manifestation Portal." No matter if it is a promise to give up an unsightly practice or a dedication to the new artistic venture, a Sankalpa done during the period of passing into Uttarayan gets the support of the heavens. This is the spiritual "New Year's Resolution" that truly endures.