Transits 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 […] April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius Mercury, planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Aquarius from February 26th to March 21st, the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2026. Your Predictions There are classic experiences associated with this three-week-plus window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. Mercury remaining in Aquarius […] February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – 3 Powerful Conjunctions in Aquarius Mars, Venus Conjunction in Aquarius – Feb 23 to Mar 02 Venus and Mars, the planets of war and peace, love and desire, come together in Aquarius from February 23rd to March 2nd, 2026. Your Mars, Venus Conjunction Predictions This combination is a match between planetary enemies, though it gives you an affinity for relationships, […] February 22, 2026February 20, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Dhanishtha & Triple Conjunction in Aquarius Sun in Dhanishtha – Feb 06 to Feb 19 The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishta from February 6th to 19th 2026, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Your Sun Predictions This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create […] February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Transits Feb 26 – Mar 21 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Turn back in search of truth Mercury, planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Aquarius from February 26th to March 21st, the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2026. There are classic experiences associated with this three-week-plus window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. Mercury remaining in Aquarius throughout (and […] January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Mar 2 ~ Mars, Venus Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ A smart romantic strategy Venus and Mars, the planets of war and peace, love and desire, come together in Aquarius from February 23rd to March 2nd, 2026. This combination is a match between planetary enemies, though it gives you an affinity for relationships, where you hit the sweet spot between compromise and desire. There is a powerfully Aquarian signature […] January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Mar 15 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Fight for your ambition The Sun, planet of soul and identity, comes together with dynamic Mars in Aquarius from February 23rd to March 15th, 2026. Mars enters Aquarius in the nakshatra of Dhanishta, and remains a distance from the Sun in Shatabishta up to March 4th. Remaining far apart allows each planet to express its energies freely, while they […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Apr 2 ~ Mars, Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Speaking a radical truth Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct with assertive Mars and radical Rahu in Aquarius from February 23rd to April 2nd 2026. An idea may have been in the planning stage recently, or you have studied the background of a business decision and now take a leap into action. Mercury and Mars are planetary enemies, which […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 17 ~ Solar Eclipse in Dhanishtha (Aquarius) ~ Free your inner resources The Solar Eclipse in Aquarius-Dhanishta of February 17th, 2026, is an ‘annular’ event, where the edges of the Sun are exposed around the Moon’s disk, creating a Ring of Fire effect in the eclipse’s path of visibility. This eclipse is a supercharged New Moon, which draws a line under the past and allows you to […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 6 – Mar 2 ~ Mercury, Rahu, Venus Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ New love and original thinking Mercury and Venus, the planets of communication and relationship, come together with shadowy Rahu in Aquarius from February 6th to March 2nd, 2026. Mercury and Venus combine to give you a smart and diplomatic way of relating, with wit, charm, and the ability to negotiate. In Aquarius, these planetary friends have great fixity, where you […] January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
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Jun 11 – 22 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from June 11th to June 22nd, 2026. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra, which may see you being drawn into higher and more influential circles through qualities of charm and attraction. Raise the tone in your relationship, and you […] Written by Align27 April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Jun 2 – 11 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express a complex idea Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra, the nakshatra in the sign of Gemini, from June 2nd to 11th 2026. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts a quality of light and shade, and a more emotional style of expression than is usual for airy, witty Gemini. Mercury is strong and analytical in […] Written by Align27 April 27, 2026April 27, 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