SUN CONJUNCT MARS IN CAPRICORN

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On 9th January 2026, the Sun and Moon aligned at 19° Capricorn.

Sun = government, leaders, authorities.

Mars = action, assertion, passion.

Capricorn = structure, planning, patience.

On 9th January 2026, the Sun and Mars aligned at 19° Capricorn.  This indicates that leaders (Sun) will act decisively (Mars) via policy, regulation and enforcement (Capricorn). Institutional authority will tighten and accountability is required.

Notably, Mars is exalted in Capricorn, it is the most favourable placement. This aspect combines quiet confidence (Sun) with authority backed action (Mars) and disciplined frameworks (Capricorn). Capricorn tempers the impulsive nature of Mars, it acts strategically with order and practical urgency not impatience.

Mercury, Sun, Mars and Venus are all in Capricorn. Expect formal resignations and serious communication (Mercury), ego clashes in government (Sun), enforceable actions (Mars) and public alliances (Venus). Capricorn governs the state and corporate leadership, accountability is demanded during this time.

This Capricorn pile-up is bringing strict legal, financial and institutional limits.  These planets are opposing  Jupiter retrograde in Cancer. We must reconsider how we nurture and care for others. Politicians are being forced to balance caution and accountability (Capricorn) with reassessing care, welfare and family protections (Cancer).

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SUN-MARS IN CAPRICORN CHART:

Sun and Mars at 19° Capricorn.

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