Dates and degrees
| In the same sign | 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 (Dhanu / Sagittarius) |
|---|---|
| Closest approach | 1 January 2027, 10:37 pm IST (10:52 pm Nepal), 0°00' apart |
| Nakshatra at closest | Purva Ashadha |
| Sun | 16°49' Dhanu, friend |
| Mercury | 16°49' Dhanu, neutral |
The dates run from the moment the last graha enters the sign to the moment the first one leaves, Nepal date; the exact times are under the exact moments.
Our reading of Sun and Mercury in Dhanu, January 2027
The Sun and Mercury meet across the turn of the year. Mercury enters Dhanu at 7:39 am on 22 December and catches the Sun exactly at 10:37 pm on 1 January, at 16°49' of the sign, in Purva Ashadha nakshatra. Together they form Budhaditya Yoga by definition, but with Mercury this close to the Sun it is combust, so the texts treat this as the weak form of the yoga for the days around the meeting.
It differs from the November meeting in Tula in one useful way. There Mercury was retrograde, passing between the Earth and the Sun. Here Mercury is moving forward and passes behind the Sun, so there is none of the backtracking: thinking is quick, but details are easy to miss, and a plan announced in the first days of January may need its small print checked once Mercury has pulled clear.
Dhanu is Jupiter's sign, which puts the Sun with a friend and Mercury on neutral ground. The Sun's month in Dhanu is also Kharmas, from 16 December to Makar Sankranti on 14 January, when many families hold back weddings and similar events. The meeting ends at 12:37 am on 10 January, when Mercury moves into Makar and starts towards Rahu. The Sun follows on 14 January.
For the birth chart version of this combination, house by house, see the Sun and Mercury conjunction page.
The exact moments
| When (IST) | What happens |
|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2026, 10:25 am | The Sun enters Dhanu |
| 22 Dec 2026, 7:39 am | Mercury enters Dhanu: the two share the sign |
| 1 Jan 2027, 10:37 pm | Exact conjunction at 16°49' Dhanu, Purva Ashadha |
| 10 Jan 2027, 12:37 am | Mercury enters Makar: the meeting ends |
| 14 Jan 2027, 9:10 pm | The Sun enters Makar: Makar Sankranti |
Indian Standard Time; add 15 minutes for Nepal.
Who feels this transit most
Students, teachers and lawyers feel this one around the exact meeting on 1 January, in the middle of Kharmas. Dhanu Moon and lagna people have the pair on their own sign, and Mithun, Mercury's own sign, meets it in the 7th. For Kanya Moon people, also ruled by Mercury, it lands in the 4th, around home. A Sun or Mercury dasha makes it plainer.
Sun and Mercury in Dhanu: effects on each rashi (Moon sign)
Count from your Moon sign, not your Sun sign. The favourable and testing labels apply the gochar phal rules; vedha, your dasha and your own chart can change how much you feel it.
Mesh (Aries)9th from the Moon · fortune, father, faith and long journeys
Neither is favourable in your 9th, and the exact meeting on 1 January may bring a plan for study or long travel up for review. A father or teacher may be impatient with you. Book long trips with a margin, since a combust Mercury around that date is poor for details.
Testing here: Sun, Mercury.
Vrishabh (Taurus)8th from the Moon · sudden change, shared money and the hidden
Mercury favours the 8th, which makes this a good time for audits, tax, a claim or detailed research. The Sun is not favourable and can bring strain with officials over money held jointly. Mercury leaves on 10 January, so get the paperwork done before then.
Favourable here: Mercury. Testing here: Sun.
Mithun (Gemini)7th from the Moon · marriage, partners and the public
Mercury, your lord, sits combust beside the Sun in your house of partners around 1 January. Conversations with a spouse or client can miss the point, and a contract may need correcting. Go slowly on agreements until Mercury moves on on 10 January.
Testing here: Sun, Mercury.
Karkat (Cancer)6th from the Moon · work, health and rivals
Both are favourable in your 6th. Work problems get solved, a rival backs down, and a loan can be restructured. With Ketu on your own Moon sign since 5 December you may not care much for the win, but the results still come. Best used before 10 January.
Favourable here: Sun, Mercury.
Simha (Leo)5th from the Moon · children, romance, study and speculation
The Sun, your lord, and Mercury sit in a house neither favours. A student's results or a child's choices may worry you, and investments made around 1 January need double-checking. Mars and Jupiter on your Moon make you sure of yourself in these weeks, so ask someone else to read the numbers.
Testing here: Sun, Mercury.
Kanya (Virgo)4th from the Moon · home, mother and peace of mind
Mercury, your lord, helps with documents for a home or vehicle, and with study done at home. The Sun is not favourable in the 4th and can put strain on things with a parent or disturb your peace of mind. Get the paperwork done before Mercury leaves on 10 January.
Favourable here: Mercury. Testing here: Sun.
Tula (Libra)3rd from the Moon · effort, siblings and short journeys
The Sun is strong in your 3rd, so courage and follow-through are available: a good time to start a course or make a bold call. Mercury is not favourable and makes messages less reliable around 1 January. Say what you mean plainly, and confirm arrangements with siblings twice.
Favourable here: Sun. Testing here: Mercury.
Vrishchik (Scorpio)2nd from the Moon · money, speech and family
Mercury helps with savings, trade and clear speech. The Sun is not favourable, and family pride or a demand from an elder can make money talks tense. Venus enters your own sign late on 1 January, within the hour of the exact meeting, and may soften the mood at home.
Favourable here: Mercury. Testing here: Sun.
Dhanu (Sagittarius)1st from the Moon · you, your body and your decisions
Both are on your Moon sign, and the meeting is exact at 16°49' on 1 January. You may talk a lot and listen less, or take a strong stand before you have the facts. Mercury is combust near that date, so let your plans for the new year sit for a week or two before announcing them.
Testing here: Sun, Mercury.
Makar (Capricorn)12th from the Moon · expenses, foreign lands, sleep and letting go
Costs and tiredness close the year, especially with Rahu on your Moon since 5 December. Neither graha is favourable in the 12th, so check bills, travel papers and foreign dealings. Mercury reaches your sign on 10 January and the Sun on 14 January, and both bring energy back.
Testing here: Sun, Mercury.
Kumbh (Aquarius)11th from the Moon · gains, friends and ambitions
Both favour your 11th. Year-end income, a friend's introduction and a plan for the new year can all come good, especially around 1 January. Mercury leaves on 10 January and the Sun on 14 January, so ask now for whatever you are owed.
Favourable here: Sun, Mercury.
Meen (Pisces)10th from the Moon · career, status and authority
The Sun and Mercury both favour your career house, in a sign ruled by your own lord, Jupiter. Speaking, teaching, advising or a public presentation can earn you notice. The exact meeting on 1 January falls in Purva Ashadha, whose name means the early unconquered, a good star for declaring a plan.
Favourable here: Sun, Mercury.
Other Sun and Mercury meetings
- Sun and Mercury in Meen, April 2026 (11 April 2026 to 14 April 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Mesh, May 2026 (30 April 2026 to 15 May 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Vrishabh, May 2026 (15 May 2026 to 29 May 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Mithun, June 2026 (15 June 2026 to 22 June 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Mithun, July 2026 (7 July 2026 to 16 July 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Karkat, August 2026 (5 August 2026 to 17 August 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Simha, August 2026 (22 August 2026 to 7 September 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Kanya, September 2026 (17 September 2026 to 26 September 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Tula, November 2026 (17 October 2026 to 16 November 2026)
- Sun and Mercury in Vrishchik, December 2026 (2 December 2026 to 16 December 2026)