Transits July 16 – Aug 17 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Sum up a mood in words Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Cancer from July 16th to August 17th, 2025. Your Predictions Sun and Mercury begin at opposite ends of Cancer in this extended transit, with Sun in Pushya and Mercury in Ashlesha, though Mercury is retrograde from July 18th. The two planets […] May 29, 2025July 11, 2025
Transits Your Turning Point Has Arrived – Sun’s Shift + Your Predictions Sun in Gandanta ~ First Inspiration then Action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th 2025. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms and may bring a […] April 7, 2025April 9, 2025
Transits 2 Conjunctions This Month May 7 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from May 7th to 14th 2025. This short transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any […] April 4, 2025April 10, 2025
Transits Empower Your Intellect with Mercury in Fiery Aries From May 21st to 29th, 2024, Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, transits through Bharani in the fiery sign of Aries. Bharani, symbolized by the Vulva and signifying “she who bears,” is associated with the themes of birth and creation—whether birthing children or birthing ideas. During this period, you may find yourself nurturing a […] May 17, 2024May 20, 2024
Transits June 1 – June 26 Mercury combust (in Taurus)~ Get distance from your thinking Mercury, the planet of communication, is combust by the all-powerful Sun in Taurus and then Gemini from June 1st to 26th 2024. Combustion occurs when Mercury comes very close to the Sun’s glare, and becomes burnt up and weaker in the horoscope. Your powers of thought and speech are affected and you find it hard […] May 2, 2024May 3, 2024
Transits May 4 – June 3 Jupiter combust (in Taurus) ~ Flying close to the Sun Jupiter, a planet of expansion and belief, is combusted by the Sun from May 4th to June 3rd, 2024. Combustion arises when a planet moves too close to the Sun and is effectively burnt up in its glare. Jupiter is obscured in the sky, and its influence is dimmed, to the point where it becomes […] April 9, 2024May 1, 2024
Transits April 25 – July 9 Venus Combust (in Aries) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, the planet of art and affection, is combusted by the all-powerful Sun altogether from April 25th to July 9th, 2024. This transit occurs when Venus is close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in its glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. When the star of love and beauty […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits April 1 – 25 Mercury Retrograde (in Aries) ~ A classic idea brought up to date Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is retrograde in Aries and Pisces from April 1st to 25th 2024, in its longest and slowest retrograde period of 2024. The contrast of Mercury’s slow motion against the drive of impulsive Aries-Ashwini up to April 9th highlights a basic tension in this transit, where you are in […] March 29, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits Predictions and Remedies – Mercury Retrograde in Aries/Pisces Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is retrograde in Aries and Pisces from April 1st to 25th 2024, in its longest and slowest retrograde period of 2024. The contrast of Mercury’s slow motion against the drive of impulsive Aries-Ashwini up to April 9th highlights a basic tension in this transit, where you are in a […] March 26, 2024March 26, 2024
Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is an important Hindu festival that honors Goddess Durga in her nine forms (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction), symbolizing the victory of good over evil and is also a period of introspection and divine connection.. These nine nights are dedicated to deepening our inner journey, detoxifying the mind, […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Sarva Pitru Amavasya + Solar Eclipse – Rituals Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on September 21st, 2025. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Dec 7 – 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Accept a second offer Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Scorpio from December 7th to 15th, 2025. This transit is a repeat of Mercury and the Sun’s recent coming together in Scorpio in mid-November, while Mercury was retrograde, and your mind returns now to a question that occupied your thinking at that time. […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 7 – 20 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Speak sweetly and keep a secret Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Scorpio from December 7th to 20th, 2025. These two planetary friends are at opposite ends of Scorpio and in different nakshatras through this transit, with Mercury beginning in Vishakha and Venus in Anuradha, but together they still carry great promise. Your speech […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A star student Jupiter, planet of knowledge and protection, is in pada (part) three of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Gemini from December 5th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026. This transit sees Jupiter moving retrograde through the area it was in from mid-September to mid-October 2025, and may bring resolution to an issue from that time. Jupiter […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
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