The Sun, a radiant and powerful planet ruling the Leo zodiac, is set to transition from Virgo into Libra on October 17, 2025. This particular alignment is significant because Libra is considered a debilitated sign for the Sun. Symbolizing the human soul, willpower, confidence, eyesight, bones, and heart, a weakened Sun in Libra (a sign governed by its planetary adversary, Venus) calls for extra caution. As this transit occurs just before the auspicious festival of Dhanteras, it’s crucial to understand the recommended actions during this period.
Sun Transit in Libra 2025: Key Details
The Sun will begin its transit into Libra on:
- Date: October 17, 2025
- Time: Friday at 01:53 PM
The Sun’s Libra Transit Right Before Dhanteras 2025: What it Means
Indeed, the Sun’s shift happens just a day prior to Dhanteras, a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated nationwide with immense joy and devotion. Traditionally, on this sacred day, devotees offer prayers to Lord Dhanvantri, Lord Kuber, and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for health and prosperity. However, with the Sun in its debilitated state in Libra, a sign ruled by its adversarial planet Venus, individuals might experience a dip in energy and vitality. Astrological guidance suggests performing specific remedies to counteract these potential negative effects. Interestingly, this alignment might also influence purchasing habits, with a possible preference for silver over gold this Dhanteras.
The Significance of Yama Deepam
Given the Sun’s weakened state in Libra, offering a diya (lamp) to Lord Yama, the deity of death, becomes particularly crucial. Yama Deepam is observed to boost vitality and dispel the fear of an untimely demise. Since the Sun symbolizes vitality and health, its debilitated position makes this ritual even more vital. It is highly recommended to light a four-faced diya with mustard oil and place it outside your home, facing the South direction, which is associated with Lord Yama.
Worshipping Lord Dhanvantri for Enhanced Health
Lord Dhanvantri, revered as the God of Medicine and Ayurveda, is closely linked to good health and vitality, attributes also governed by the Sun. Therefore, during this period of the Sun’s weakened state, it is strongly advised to worship Lord Dhanvantri to replenish and enhance your health, power, vitality, and overall energy. Seeking blessings from the Lord of Ayurveda is an excellent way to compensate for the Sun’s reduced influence. Consider bringing an idol or photo of Lord Dhanvantri into your home, lighting a diya with pure desi ghee, and placing it before the deity.
Simple Remedies to Attract Luck this Dhanteras:
- Offer Arghya (water offering) to Lord Surya (the Sun God) on this auspicious day.
- Draw a Swastik symbol and write “Shubh Labh” (Auspicious Gain) at your main entrance.
- Bring a crystal tortoise home to invite wealth and prosperity.
- Consider wearing a tortoise ring on your index finger for good fortune.
- Place a sacred Tulsi (Basil) plant at home and light a diya with pure cow ghee near it.