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Have you ever heard people say “The Sun has moved north” or “Now the Sun is going south”?
In Indian astrology and astronomy, this movement of the Sun is very important. It affects seasons, festivals, energy levels, and even our inner mindset.
Let us understand this in a simple way.
What Does “North Side” and “South Side” of the Sun Mean?
The Sun does not actually move north or south in space.
What we observe from Earth is the direction of the Sun’s apparent movement during the year.
This yearly journey is divided into two parts:
Uttarayan – Sun’s northward journey
Dakshinayan – Sun’s southward journey
☀️ Uttarayan – The North Side of the Sun
Uttarayan begins when the Sun enters Capricorn (Makara), usually around 14–15 January, celebrated as Makar Sankranti.
Zodiac Signs in Uttarayan:
Capricorn (Makara)
Aquarius (Kumbha)
Pisces (Meena)
Aries (Mesha)
Taurus (Vrishabha)
Gemini (Mithuna)
What Energy Does Uttarayan Bring?
Growth and forward movement
Motivation to work and achieve goals
Increase in confidence and clarity
Better time for planning, action, and new beginnings
In simple words:
Uttarayan supports outer progress—career, efforts, discipline, and visible results.
 Dakshinayan – The South Side of the Sun
Dakshinayan begins when the Sun enters Cancer (Karka), usually around 15–16 July.
Zodiac Signs in Dakshinayan:
Cancer (Karka)
Leo (Simha)
Virgo (Kanya)
Libra (Tula)
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
What Energy Does Dakshinayan Bring?
Emotional awareness and inner healing
Reflection, learning, and karmic understanding
Slower pace, more sensitivity
Good for spiritual practices and self-work
In simple words:
Dakshinayan supports inner growth—healing, understanding emotions, and releasing old patterns.
Zodiac-wise Understanding (Easy View)
Sun’s Path
Zodiac Signs
Focus
North Side (Uttarayan)
Capricorn to Gemini
Action, growth, achievement
South Side (Dakshinayan)
Cancer to Sagittarius
Healing, reflection, wisdom
Important Reminder for Readers
Neither Uttarayan nor Dakshinayan is “good” or “bad”.
Uttarayan teaches us how to build our life
Dakshinayan teaches us how to understand our life
Both are needed for balance.
Just like breathing in and breathing out—
one is not better than the other, both are essential.
Soul Tip ✦
When life pushes you to act, trust Uttarayan energy.
When life asks you to pause, trust Dakshinayan wisdom.
The Sun always guides—
we only need to move with awareness.
With love & cosmic guidance,
Himani Goyal Soul Studio
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