Mars Conjunct Sun in Capricorn - January 9, 2026

Mars Conjunct Sun in Capricorn

A Boy seating on Galveston Hurricane Debris by M.H. Zahner, 1900

Historical Conjunctions of Mars and Sun in Capricorn

Jan 2 1868, 5:32:19 am 

 Jan 16 1900, 4:49:18 am 

Dec 24 1914, 4:18:51 am 

Jan 6 1947, 7:15:22 am 

 Jan 20 1979, 12:17:31 pm 

 Dec 27 1993, 2:28:18 am 

 Jan 9 2026, 11:41:10 am 

 The Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn happens alternately every 14 or every 33 years. 

 Actions or activities developed during their two year cycle started in Capricorn have lasting effects or lingering consequences. Their cycle is marked with government and institutional power struggles resulting often in change of regimes or dynasties. Most events are associated with military activities or missions that often involve or are related to an authority figure of some kind. In this article there is an exploration of historical events associated with previous Mars Sun in Capricorn cycles. The author only chose events related to the Mars, Sun and Capricorn archetypes. 

 Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Jan 2, 1868, 5:32:19 am @11º09'

Mars Sun opp Uranus square Neptune

There were institutional Wars in Japan, in New Zealand, and Paraguay. A 'hero' (Mars) was released from prison (Capricorn) by a military leader (Sun in Capricorn) in Abyssinia. The very same day of the conjunction...

"The British Expedition to Abyssinia was a rescue mission and punitive expedition carried out in 1868 [January 2] by the armed forces of the British Empire against the Ethiopian Empire (also known at the time as Abyssinia). Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, then often referred to by the anglicized name Theodore, imprisoned several missionaries and two representatives of the British government in an attempt to force the British government to comply with his requests for military assistance. The punitive expedition launched by the British in response required the transportation of a sizeable military force hundreds of kilometres across mountainous terrain lacking any road system. The formidable obstacles to the action were overcome by the commander of the expedition, General Robert Napier, who captured the Ethiopian capital, and rescued all the hostages. Historian Harold G. Marcus described the action as "one of the most expensive affairs of honour in history." Wikipedia "Expedition to Abyssinia"

That expedition ended when the Emperor Tewodros II commited suicide. 

There were power struggles in Japan against the established power of the Shogunate Tokugawa. The year ended with the Emperor Meiji taking power, thus changing dynasties. This created a centralized government in the country. 

In the Paraguayan War, Brazilian Army commander Luis Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias, entered Asunción, Paraguay's capital. Some days later he declared the war was over. Nevertheless, Francisco Solano López, Paraguay's president, prepared guerrillas to fight in the countryside.

In the United States Memorial Day was observed for the first time. In addition, the 14th Amendment was ratified ensuring the civil rights and liberties in the United States. It defines citizenship, addresses equal protection under the law, and due process. It prevents states from abridging the privileges or immunities of citizens, and ensures no state can deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process, or deny them equal protection of the laws. 

Keep in mind that at that time, only white men were considered full citizens, and this Amendment granted rights to Black people. In fact, the 14th Amendment led to increased tensions between white and black men. 

There were wars against Native peoples in America, as well as the Opelousas massacre, one of the bloodiest massacres against Black people of the Reconstruction era in the United States.

From this particular cycle, the conclusion is that Mars Sun in Capricorn can relate to conflicts of power and struggles for the supremacy of one faction over another, often with armed conflicts. 

Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Jan 16 1900, 4:49:18 am @25º 38'

Mars Sun inconjunct Neptune

The Galveston hurricane would become the deadliest natural disaster in United States history, killing between 6,000 and 12,000 people, mostly in and near Galveston, Texas, as well as leaving 10,000 people homeless, destroying 7,000 buildings of all kinds in Galveston. As of 2025, it remains the fourth deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record. 

The U.S. Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door Policy regarding China, advocating for equal access for all nations to the Chinese market. 

"The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising, was an anti-foreign, anti-imperialist, and anti-Christian uprising in North China between 1899 and 1901, towards the end of the Qing dynasty, by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, known as the "Boxers" in English due to many of its members having practised Chinese martial arts, The enemy was seen as foreign influence. They decided the "primary devils" were the Christian missionaries while the "secondary devils" were the Chinese converts to Christianity, which both had either to repent, be driven out or killed. The Western success at controlling China, growing anti-imperialist sentiment, and extreme weather conditions sparked the movement." Wikipedia

"A French political propaganda cartoon depicting China
as a pie about to be carved up by Queen Victoria (United Kingdom),
 Kaiser Wilhelm II (Germany), Tsar Nicholas II (Russia),
Marianne (France) and a samurai (Japan),
while the Boxer leader Dong Fuxiang protests" Wikipedia

The Federation of Australia was enacted, marking the unification of its colonies into a single country under British law.  

Max Planck formulated Planck's law of black-body radiation, marking the birth of modern quantum mechanics, which would revolutionize humanity's understanding of the universe, leading to  groundbreaking discoveries in technology, energy, and the fabric of reality itself. 

Botanist Hugo de Vries would rediscover Mendel's laws of heredity, laying the foundation for the field of genetics.

The ABO blood group system, which becomes fundamental in transfusion medicine was discovered by Karl Landsteiner, saving countless of lives across the globe.

Gamma Rays were discovered by French physicist Paul Villard, while studying uranium decay, unveiling the mystery of the universe's most powerful phenomena, marking an important advancement in nuclear physics.

The U.S. Senate accepted the British-German Treaty of 1899 on January 14, which laid the groundwork for the construction of the Panama Canal.

The conclusion for this period reveals additional themes: treaties that determine who has power over what or to share power as well as uprising against the powers that be; scientific (Capricorn) investigations (Mars) and discoveries (Sun) of the structures of reality (Saturn) (i.e. quantum, genetics, blood constitution, gamma rays, nuclear physics). The Galveston hurricane represent the destruction (Mars) of material structures (Capricorn). 

Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Dec 24, 1914, 4:18:51 am @1º 31'

Notice the double T-square Mars Sun opp Saturn Pluto & 
Mercury opp Saturn sq by the Moon

Definitely, the Mars Sun opposition to Pluto reflects the power struggles that started  the WWI. The issues at stake during this war were the ambition for territorial expansion (Capricorn) in order to control resources, increase political powers (Mars Sun in Capricorn) struggling for the survival of empires of the moment (Sun), resulting in new alliances and the development of military might (Mars in Capricorn). 

On December that year, Shackleton proposes and plans his expedition to Antarctica aiming to reach the South Pole.

  

Since that cycle, stainless steel has been introduced in everyday items for the household. This material reaching center stage in our lives (Sun), combines the traits of Mars (metal) with the endurance and longevity of Capricorn.

The Harrison Narcotics Tax Act began the ongoing international war on drugs. This is a relentless kind of war that has reached global dimensions as the Cartels grow ever stronger in power.

NY stock exchange reopened after several months of closure due to war. Finances are another theme for Mars in Capricorn.

Egypt became a British protectorate. 

Mohandas Gandhi left England, sailing for India where he engaged in his peaceful political activism. 

During this period Sun Mars in Capricorn seemed to have favored great leadership achievements and feats. Major changes in the distribution of territorial control by diverse powers were the result of the WWI in Europe. The structures of society were also reconstructed due to the high number of deaths. 

Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Jan 6 1947, 7:15:22 am @ 15º 08'

Mars Sun inconjunct Pluto and Uranus, on the apex of a Finger of God

The British government announced the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, leading to the independence of both nations on August 15, 1947.

The Canadian Citizenship Act came into effect, providing a Canadian citizenship separate from British law.

 The U.N. General Assembly partitioned Palestine, creating the state of Israel on November 29, 1947. 

Multimillionaire and financier Bernard Baruch coined the term “Cold War” 

The Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, began to take shape in 1947 with events like the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. On March 12, 1947, President Truman announced the Truman Doctrine, a policy to contain the spread of communism. The Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Program, was proposed in June 1947 to help European nations recover economically from World War II. 

During the winter of 1946–47 the United Kingdom suffered the worst snowfall in the country in the 20th century causes extensive disruption of travel. Given the low ratio of private vehicle ownership at the time, it is mainly remembered in terms of its effects on the railway network.

Peace treaties for Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Finland were signed in Paris.

Soviet Union rejected US plan for UN atomic-energy control.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are discovered at Qumran.

Yeager broke the sound barrier in the X-1 rocket plane. 

And in Roswell, New Mexico, a mysterious object crashed in the desert, driving speculation about extraterrestrial life.

With the words, “Hello! This is New York calling,” the U.S. Voice of America (VOA) begins its first radio broadcasts to the Soviet Union. The VOA effort was an important instrument of Western propaganda during the Cold War.

During this period barriers of diverse kinds were broken, and the historical geopolitical reconfiguration redefined a new world order of East and West.

Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Jan 20 1979, 12:17:31 pm @ 29º 50’

In 1979, the United States officially severed diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). This decision marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, turning to view the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China.

The United States and the People's Republic of China established full diplomatic relations. Deng Xiaoping arrived in Washington, D.C., for the first visit of a paramount leader of the People's Republic of China to the United States.

Deng Xiaoping & Jimmy Carter, visit to Washington DC 1979

Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Cambodian insurgents announced the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreated west to an area along the Thai border, ending large-scale fighting.

The Soviet Union covertly launched its invasion of Afghanistan starting a period of several decenies of struggle.

 The Iranian Revolution ended with the Iranian army withdrawing to its barracks leaving power in the hands of Ayatollah Khomeini, ending the Pahlavi dynasty.

Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Dec 27 1993, 2:28:18 am @ 5º 20'

Six-planet stellium in Capricorn

President Clinton signed the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. Mandating federal background checks on those purchasing firearms in the United States. The Act also enforced a five-day waiting period on purchases. (Mars, lord of war and arms, is restrained in Capricorn, a sign ruled by Saturn) 

Notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar is gunned down by police in Colombia.

President Bill Clinton signed into law the North American Free Trade Agreement removing trade barriers between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The Downing Street Declaration is signed between the UK and Irish governments to compromise on the future of Northern Ireland.

After a mission to repair an optical flaw was launched on December 2nd, the first clear images from the Hubble Telescope are taken.

Hubble Telescope

Diplomatic relations were established between Israel and the Vatican.

During this two year period Mars effect seemed to have been more restricted, probably due to the huge stellium in Capricorn that included Neptune, Venus, Mercury and Uranus blending their energies.  

Mars Sun conjunction in Capricorn - Jan 9 2026, 11:41:10 am @19º 12'

After reviewing the list of events, one realizes that many of the themes in previous Sun Mars cycles in Capricorn have to do with iron determination to achieve goals using the strongest actions possible. Some of the issues persist over several cycles and still in today's world affairs, or the countries involved are now dealing the consequences. 

This cycle seems to relate to themes of territorial control, conflicts over resources, treaties defining dependence or independence from the empire of the day, the overthrow of one empire, and the emergence of a new one. 

For example, it seems that countries' relationships and their territorial/resources conflicts like the ones between China-United States, Russia-United States, India-Pakistan, Iran-United States, Israel-Palestine, are still current and under further development. 

From those shifts of power over the population, issues of citizenship creation, regulation, recognition, and annulment are inherent. 

Also significant are the scientific findings that explain certain structures of reality. 

New developments, conflicts and resolution of conflicts can be expected for the next Mars Sun cycle in the Sign of Capricorn. 

Chart Analysis 

The 2026 chart features a partile Sun Mars conjunction with Venus, all at 19º Capricorn, opposite Jupiter, and square Chiron. And a four-planet stellium, MC and Vesta, all in Capricorn. 

There is a risk of corporations, government institutions, and military authorities being extremely impulsive, and using extreme force to enforce restrictions. This, with an exaggerated optimism and confidence that doing so ensures the security of home, family, or the home country. There is danger of driving forward an exacerbated nationalism for the protection of one's own country, town or family, with an inflated sense of self importance. Some of these issues may provoke conflicts due to religious beliefs. 

Having Chiron at the apex, may indicate some kind of wounding as a result. Travel may become dangerous. Contact with foreigners and visiting other countries may present difficulties due to cultural or religious differences, or conflicts of customs. 

Hospitals, universities and other related institutions could be the source of discord, and serious legal problems. Governmental unipersonal authorities could implement restrictions to foreigners, and employ the military to enforce them. 

Venus could act as a deal breaker factor here, helping to soften the actions of those in power in order for them to pass smoothlier. She seems to be the sugar one adds to a bitter beverage. 

I was looking at the next Mars Sun conjunction which will take place at 1º 0' Aries exactly, March 21, 2028. 

REFERENCES

All data and images for every period are from Wikipedia.

Astrological Charts were cast in Solar Fire.

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