Vrishchika Sankranti 2025: Date & Spiritual Significance

Vrishchika Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the Scorpio zodiac sign, an important celestial event observed with reverence in Hindu culture. In 2025, it occurs on November 16. This Sankranti also heralds the beginning of the auspicious Karthigai Masam in the Tamil calendar and Vrishchika Masam in the Malayalam calendar.

Significance of Vrishchika Sankranti

Vrishchika Sankranti symbolizes the Sun's movement from Libra (Tula Rashi) to Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi). This transit represents a shift from external activity to internal reflection, encouraging devotees to embark on a journey of spiritual purification and self-awareness. The day is highly auspicious for seeking health, prosperity, and divine blessings.

The transit under Scorpio, ruled by intense and transformative qualities, fosters emotional depth and karmic cleansing. Astrologically, this phase is perfect for introspection, spiritual awakening, and making resolutions for self-improvement.

Rituals and Traditions

• Surya Worship: Devotees offer prayers to Lord Surya (Sun God) seeking vitality, mental clarity, and protection. Reciting mantras such as “Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah” and stotras like Aditya Hridayam are common practices.

• Holy Bath (Snan): Taking a purifying bath before sunrise, often in holy rivers or ponds, is believed to wash away sins and rejuvenate the soul.

• Daan (Charity): Acts of charity, especially giving black sesame seeds, jaggery, mustard oil, woollen clothes, cooked satvik food, or even cows to Brahmins, are encouraged during the auspicious Punya Kaal (from sunrise till midday).

• Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha: Performing rites for ancestors’ peace and liberation is an integral part of this Sankranti.

• Lighting Lamps: Lighting sesame oil lamps (Til Deepam) and offering them at home altars or near Tulsi plants adds to spiritual merit.

Auspicious Timings and Muhurat (2025)

• Sankranti Moment: 3:29 AM IST, November 16, 2025

• Punya Kaal (best time for holy bath and charity): From sunrise to 1:00 PM IST

• Mahapunya Kaal (highly auspicious period): Sunrise to 8:30 AM IST

Spiritual Benefits

Observing Vrishchika Sankranti with devotion brings cleansing of past karmas, spiritual growth, and alignment with the cosmic rhythms. It encourages embracing change, deep self-reflection, and cultivating compassion and gratitude. The day’s rituals foster harmony within and around, offering mental peace and rejuvenation.

Vrishchika Sankranti is more than an astrological moment; it is a powerful spiritual occasion inviting devotees to purify themselves, engage in meaningful worship and charity, and set forth on a path of internal transformation. By observing its rituals mindfully, one can invite blessings of health, prosperity, and inner strength.