Transits Jun 29 – Jul 23 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Revival of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Cancer from June 29th to July 23rd, 2026, in the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2026. Mercury remains in Punarvasu throughout this whole transit, the auspicious and restorative nakshatra associated with replenishment and financial success. You may be rethinking your budget, or a planned […] May 25, 2026May 25, 2026
Transits Jun 22 – Jul 4 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ An intense love affair Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from June 22nd to July 4th, 2026. Ashlesha is ruled by The Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which traditionally guarded heavenly wealth. You are protective of your relationship and loved ones, and your reserves of sympathy and insight […] May 25, 2026May 25, 2026
Transits Jun 22 – Jul 6 ~ Sun (in Ardra) ~ An emotional torrent Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 22nd to July 4th 2026. This nakshatra’s nature is sharply different to the more familiar light, bubbly Gemini persona, and takes you into deeper territory where your intuition comes into play. The Sun fights a symbolic battle wherever it […] May 18, 2026May 18, 2026
Transits Jun 23 – Jul 4 ~ Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Openness and opportunity Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, comes together with romantic Venus and protective, expansive Jupiter in Cancer from Jun 23rd to July 4th 2026. These planets are a mixture of friends and enemies, which need adjustment to function at their best, with Mercury and Venus covering facts and diplomacy, while Jupiter prefers deep study and […] May 18, 2026May 18, 2026
Aug 15 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Answers second time around Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Ashlesha from August 15th to 22nd, 2026. Your mind is wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your task is to separate thought from feeling. You may expect moments where you are overwhelmed and at a loss for words, though your knowledge also runs deeper […] Written by Align27 July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Aug 17 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, planet of soul and pride, is in Magha in the sign of Leo from August 17th until 30th, 2025. This nakshatra is the Heart of the Lion, the essence of Leo’s fiery energy, and its name translates to ‘The Grand’. Magha’s symbol of a Royal Throne-Room adds to your regal quality, which you back […] Written by Align27 July 8, 2026July 8, 2026
Aug 17 – Sep 17 ~ Ketu, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Spirit and self-denial The Sun, the all-powerful center of the universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality, from August 17th to September 17th, 2026. This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down your individual identity and sees you wanting to merge with something greater than the […] Written by Align27 July 8, 2026July 8, 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
