Transits Aug 2 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ The King of Transformation Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] Align27 June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits July 24 – Aug 9 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] Align27 June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Transits July 29 – Aug 21 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Looking for soul security Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 29th to August 21st, 2025. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase which takes the planet back into the area it covered from late June to early July 2025, and issues from that time arise again now. […] Align27 June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Transits The Rahu-Ketu Transit Predictions and Remedies The Rahu–Ketu Transit 2025–2026 Has Begun. Are You Aligned? Every 18 months, Rahu and Ketu shift signs, initiating a potent karmic cycle. On May 18, 2025, Rahu entered Aquarius and Ketu moved into Leo, beginning a powerful karmic cycle that will unfold until December 5, 2026. This celestial shift can spark major changes across your career, […] Align27 June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Transits July 28 – Aug 13 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Sympathy and support Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) four of Ardra between July 28th and August 13th, 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Pada Four of this nakshatra relates to Pisces navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for its spiritual and empathic quality. You […] Align27 June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Transits July 31 – Aug 12 ~ Venus (in Ardra) ~ Tears of love Venus, the planet of art and relating, is in Ardra in the sign of Gemini from July 31 to Aug 12th, 2025, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop. There is an intense and emotional style of relating here, in sharp contrast to Gemini’s familiar bubbly, airy style, and you encounter unexpected depth and contradiction in […] Align27 June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Transits Jupiter Combust in Gemini: Overthinking, Oversharing, Underguided From June 10 to July 9, 2025, the planet of growth, guidance, and good judgment – aka Jupiter – is combust (too close to the Sun), and this time, it’s happening in Gemini. Your Predictions What does that mean? The planet that normally drops truth bombs and spiritual clarity… is now basically fried in the sunlight. You […] Align27 June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Transits July 13 – Nov 28 ~ Saturn retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, the planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 13th to November 28th, 2025, for Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase, where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Saturn entered Pisces at the end of March 2025 and remains in this sign […] Align27 June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Transits July 16 – Aug 21 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, the planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from July 26th to August 21st, 2025. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but also happen to be planetary enemies which take some work to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable in airy Gemini than Jupiter, and […] Align27 June 13, 2025July 24, 2025
Transits July 23 – Aug 13 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Put your energy into a close partnership Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 23rd to August 13th, 2025. Uttara is known for its laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, so that pushy, energetic Mars gives this transit a double-edged quality. You need […] Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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