Transits August 10 – 31 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Fiery energy in a laid-back style Mars, planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, on August 10th until 31st, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach. Though you have fiery ego tied up in your attitude, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content to take things as they come. You […] July 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 16 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Speak and share in style Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 16th, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the previous red one’. Purva’s symbol of a swinging hammock reveals its relaxed nature, more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than lordly and egocentric Magha which came before. You have definite opinions about big issues and like […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 18 – September 14 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance to get lucky Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is retrograde in the third pada of Dhanishtha from August 18th to September 14th 2021. This is the same area Jupiter was in between April 5th to 27th, and many of your experiences from that time arise again and give you a fresh perspective. Dhanishtha Pada Three is in […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Be yourself and lift everyone’s energy Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 16th until 30th. This is the Sun’s home sign and Magha especially is the Heart of the Lion, the very essence of Leo’s fiery energy. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 8 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make a bold mental leap Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 8th until 15th 2021. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal throne-room, where your communication becomes confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, already sensing the answer to any […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 7 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Thinking goes from intuition to affirmation Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 7th to 10th. This double-junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, and has a quality of instability and karmic interference. It’s hard to […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light into the dark Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 16th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents known in mythology for their deadly venom, but who also acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth. They stand for worldly wisdom and cunning, […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 8 – 19 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Leisurely style makes prosperity Venus, planet of art and relationship, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 8th until 19th 2021. Uttara shares its symbol of a Hammock with the previous asterism, Purva Phalguni, but cools down the egotistical tone and gives an even more easy-going and fun-loving nature. Venus finds you concerned […] July 9, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Combine intensity with inspiration Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the third pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on August 3rd. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Gateway or Triumphal Arch gives promise of personal success, and is also associated with good relations and friendship. The third pada relates to Libra […] July 9, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 – October 5 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ Step up the revolution Rahu, the shadow planet of material desire, is in the first pada of Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from August 3rd to October 5th. Rohini is a pure expression of Taurus’s earthy and comfort-loving nature, and this sign is also Rahu’s place of exaltation, so you have promise of fulfilment. Your attention is […] July 3, 2021November 5, 2021
