Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Leo August 05 to August 28 – Mercury Retrograde in Leo ~ A flash of inspiration from the past Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is retrograde in Leo between August 5th to 28th 2024. This is a medium-length Mercury retro period, where your ideas and communication have a reset, and you may expect delays […] July 29, 2024August 1, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Jupiter in Rohini Pada 4 (Taurus) Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Rohini pada four within the sign of Taurus from July 30th to August 20th 2024. This transit is part of Jupiter’s swift movement through Taurus in 2024, where it pays you to be alert to an offer or career break as it arises. My Predictions Taurus is […] July 26, 2024August 1, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mars meets Jupiter in Rohini (Taurus) Mars, planet of energy and initiative, is in Rohini within the sign of Taurus from July 27 to August 16th 2024. Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, renowned for its beauty and charm, flirtatious nature and links with planting and agriculture. My Predictions Its Shakti, ‘To Grow’, sees events flourishing in an upward […] July 24, 2024July 24, 2024
Transits Love and Relationship Predictions Venus in Gandanta (karmic zone)- Prepare for a sudden change of heart July 28th to August 3rd 2024. Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo from July 28th to August 3rd 2024. This ‘knot-end’ passage sees Venus move between elements and nakshatras, from water to fire and […] July 20, 2024July 20, 2024
Transits August 30 – September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn your right to take it easy Sun, the planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2024. This nakshatra falls in zodiacal Leo where the Sun is strong and at home, and Purva’s symbol of a Hammock gives you a laid-back style, with effortless confidence. You are relaxed and good […] July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
Transits August 22 – September 2 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Be alive to a hidden message Venus, the planet of art and relationship, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 22nd to September 2nd, 2024. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
Transits August 22 – September 4 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 22nd to September 4th, 2024. This transit begins with Mercury retrograde up to September 29th, where the planet returns through the place it occupied in mid-July 2024. You may be reconciling a decision or looking into a possible purchase from that time, and […] July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
Transits August 20 – September 22 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless quest for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, enters pada (part) one of Mrigashira from August 20th to September 22nd, as part of its swift movement through the sign of Taurus. Mrigashira’s myth of a pursuit driven by desire reflects your goals of knowledge and security, and the thrill of the chase now has a definite […] July 15, 2024July 15, 2024
Transits August 18 – October 3 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Focus your intent Saturn, the planet of karma and success, re-enters pada (part) one of Purva Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2024, in the Aquarius portion of this nakshatra. This is part of Saturn’s retrograde cycle, where it goes back over the area it covered in April and May of this year, and you decide whether […] July 15, 2024July 15, 2024
Transits August 18 – September 7 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 18th to September 7th, 2024. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, where an unstable and karmic quality makes it hard […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Akshaya Tritiya – The Most Auspicious Day of the Year Written by Align27 April 12, 2026April 13, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Think your experience through Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Magha in the sign of Leo from May 31st to August 1st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in this nakshatra, where you dramatize your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Pada Three also relates to […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhisha) ~ Politics and high principles Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhisha Pada (part) One from May 31st to August 1st, 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius, and has a special affinity with Shatabisha’s naturally progressive and experimental nature. Pada One of these nakshatra relates to Sagittarius navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Jun 11 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your romantic commitment Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from May 31st to June 11th, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, ‘The Power to Acquire Wealth,’ sits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and gives the promise of material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of a […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 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