Transit of Mars in Capricorn, 2026

Mars is all set for its next transit in the sign of Capricorn. This transit will take place from 16^th Jan, 2026 to 23^rd Feb, 2026. So, here are some results we can expect during this transit –

a. First of all, Mars is going to be exalted in Capricorn. This will make us action oriented but most importantly, actions can be directed in right direction and can bring fruits to us. People can find themselves very courageous, high on will-power and active. Exaltation only means that potential of taking righteous actions is high and we should utilize the opportunity.

b. The difference between exalted and debilitated Mars is only in the quality and dignity of actions. There is a better possibility or probability with a person with exalted Mars to take dignified or right actions but another person with debilitated Mars may not hesitate in taking wrong or illegal actions. Again, it is only case of probability, not certainty. There is no guaranty that every person with exalted planets will take all righteous actions and other person with debilitated planet will be all evil person. So, choice of actions is still in human hands and as per human consciousness.

c. Interesting thing here is Mars will be travelling in Saturn’s sign. So, Mars’s actions and efforts would get restriction or limitations or repetition factor of Saturn. Saturn-Mars energy exchange always makes us put our best efforts repetitively to get some good results. So, results or fruits of actions will be received, but after immense hard work and perseverance. At the same time, if person is not perseverant or patient then it can lead to lots of frustration and aggression too.

d. So, we can be very active in the things related to the house where Mars is transiting in chart. Like, for Scorpions like me, it is travelling in 3rd house. So, we can be putting best efforts in business, communication and travelling etc. But for Leo people, this transit is happening in 6th house. So, they can be putting best efforts in dealing with stress related with work life or health issues.

e. Another important thing here is that as 2 strong malefic (Sun-Mars) are coming together in Capricorn up to 15^th Feb, we can’t expect many results in living significances of the house where Capricorn is falling in chart. Our efforts can bring better results in non-living significances. Like, for Cancer ascendant people, this transit is taking place in 7th house/Capricorn. So, in matters of business, they can be super-active but there can be lots of stress in matters of relationship and they need to practice lot of patience to deal with relationship matters. As both Sun-Mars are fiery and malefic by nature, we can expect same heat in the house wherever they are transiting in Capricorn as per ascendant, especially in relationship matters. As they remain fiery and malefic energy, immature people can still be inclined towards aggression or anger or violence and can bring stress and issues for themselves and others etc.

f. Another common theme around Mars-Sun in Capricorn is Govt and Law. So, we can see some important rules and regulations coming into force or we can even see people showing resentments towards Govt.

g. So, it can be a mixed-bag transit of Mars in Capricorn due to Sun’s presence in same sign and Saturn’s rulership where Mars can make us super-active but Saturn can bring stress, limit results and we can be required to practice lots of patience to go through transit.

Then there are a few joint impacts created by Mars’s transit in Capricorn which are as follows –

This transit of Mars in Capricorn will start a phase where all malefic planets are going to impact Aquarius sign. As discussed, Aquarius is anyways having a rough time in transit due to Rahu impact in ascendant and Saturn-Ketu impact in maraka houses for Aquarius - https://www.astrosaxena.com/articles/MarakaImpactonAquariusSignduring2025and2026 . Now, with Mars moving in Capricorn, Aquarius sign comes under Paap Kartari Yoga too between Saturn and Mars in transit. In coming months, this malefic impact will further enhance as Mars-Sun will move in Aquarius to join Rahu. This will also be a Solar Eclipse time in Aquarius on 18-19 Feb, 2026. So, it will be great if we keep least expectations from the house where Aquarius falls in chart, till mid of the year 2026 at least. Also, it is advised to prepare yourself proactively for any major technology breakdown in coming months. Air Travels should be avoided as far as possible.

Mars 4^th aspect will be on Aries sign. As Aries is ruled by Mars only, Mars aspect there can energize the person in area of life represented by the house where Aries falls in chart. People can be very active in that particular area of life. In negative sense, it can take the shape of hyperactivity or aggression or dominance/control too. As Mars is aspecting its own sign from its exaltation dignity, it can provide safety to the house where Aries falls in chart. Overall, it can be a benefic transit if people don’t go towards aggressive behavior.

Mars 7^th aspect will be on Cancer sign. It is the aspect where other people feel the pinch of dominance and control from our side. So, wherever Cancer falls in your chart, other people can feel that you are dominating them in that particular area of life. Again, being active and ambitious is fine but not being aggressive.

Mars 8^th aspect will go on Ketu in Leo. This can be difficult as Mars and Ketu both represent Fire Incidents and Leo is a Fire Sign. So, Mars aspect on Ketu can lead to fire accidents and crashes. This can be further important for people who have Leo sign in Dushthana Houses. This fire can also come-up as an aggression towards things or people related with House where Leo falls in chart. Mars-Ketu energy exchange can also lead to situation of headless aggressiveness; i.e. anger on X person is thrown at Y person.  

If Mars is transiting Dushthana Houses or 4^th house, where it loses its directional strength then we need to be more careful against accidents, sudden events, surgeries and injuries or aggression.

Overall, this transit can be beneficial if we take righteous actions with perseverance and avoid base representations of Mars like anger, aggression and violence.

Final results depend on chart + dasha + transit + consciousness level of person + divine will.

Hope this helps. Please post any comment or query you may have.

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