Transits May 7 – 15 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From secrecy to strength Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from May 7th to 15th, 2026. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust to an unfocused and fated quality. Events […] March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits May 6 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Sharing your brain-child Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from May 6th to 13th 2026. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. It takes […] March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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
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Oct 30 – Nov 10 ~ Mercury Combust in Libra ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun in Libra between October 30th and November 10th, 2026. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically affects your decision-making and overall state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information or oppressed by […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Oct 24 – Nov 13 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Libra) ~ Reverse diplomacy Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde from October 24th to November 13th, 2026, its final retrograde period of the year, and also its briefest and swiftest-moving. In Libra, issues of balance and justice are uppermost, where you may be engaged in negotiation or making peace in a relationship. Retrograde Mercury can see complications arising […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Oct 24 – Nov 6 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th, 2026. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and self-expression, justice, and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 September 23, 2026September 23, 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