Transits Aug 3 – 17 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light on self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 18th, 2026, a nakshatra associated with psychic insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, the shape-shifting serpents who act as guardians of heavenly wealth, and now reflect your secretive style and worldly wisdom. The Shakti of this asterism, […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
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Transits Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Aug 1 – Sep 2 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 1st to September 2nd, 2026. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation, where it is challenged to express itself easily in relationships, creativity, and all its natural affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can feel ill at […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Rahu (in Dhanishtha) ~ Marching to your own beat Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, is in Dhanishta pada four from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. This is a new nakshatra in Rahu’s transit through Aquarius, which focuses on material abundance and success, all issues close to Rahu’s way of seeing the world. Dhanishta’s Shakti, or special gift, to Bestow Wealth and Fame, […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Jul 14 – Aug 13 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Cancer) ~ A test of faith Jupiter, the planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from July 14th to Aug 13th, 2026. The Sun and Jupiter are great planetary friends that support each other’s affairs, with strong, positive, and affirming mutual energy. The bright Sun’s glare, however, obscures anything close to it, to the point of symbolically burning […] June 17, 2026June 17, 2026
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Oct 19 – 29 ~ Venus Combust (in Libra) ~ The art of the deal Venus, the planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from October 19th to 29th, 2026, in Libra, where Venus is strong and the Sun is traditionally debilitated. Combustion occurs when Venus is closest to the Sun and gets swallowed up in the solar glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in […] Written by Align27 September 28, 2026September 28, 2026
Oct 31 – Jan 27 ~ Jupiter (in Magha) ~ Put on a show Jupiter, the planet of expansion and education, is in Pada (part) One of Magha within the sign of Leo, from October 31st, 2026, to January 27th, 2027. This is a temporary shift of signs for Jupiter into grand, showy Leo-Magha, until it retrogrades back for the rest of its exalted stay in Cancer. Jupiter is […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Oct 31 – Dec 5 ~ Jupiter, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Scholar and mystic Jupiter, the planet of education and expansion, is conjunct with shadowy Ketu, the planet of liberation, in Leo from October 31st to December 5th. This is a spiritual combination for both academic study and direct experience, where you are an outstanding student and have your own unique insight. Your attention may shift to an unorthodox belief […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Vedic Astrology based Rituals for Radiant Skin Skin is the largest organ in our body, and skin issues primarily occur with a flared-up pitta dosha. According to Vedic Astrology, the skin is ruled by the planet Mercury. When Mercury is afflicted by Mars, Sun, or Ketu (the planets connected to the fire element), we are more prone to skin-related problems as they […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2024June 6, 2024
