Transits May 11 – 15 ~ Mars, Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct with both the all-powerful Sun and assertive Mars in Aries from May 11th to 15th 2026. This complex mix of planetary friends and enemies gives you a new promise, and you can also achieve a great deal in a short space of time. An unspoken issue that has built […] Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 May 2, 2024May 3, 2024
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Dec 19 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From complexity to simplicity Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from Dec 19th to Dec 24th, 2026. The transition from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area, which translates to ‘knot-end’ and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. The ‘knot’ […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 16 – 29 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down psychic barriers The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula from December 16th to 29th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting to the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolized by a Root and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 ~ Jupiter (Retrograde in Leo) ~ Rediscover your inner flair Jupiter-Guru, planet of good fortune and philosophy, is retrograde in Leo and then Cancer from December 13th, 2026, to April 13th, 2027. Transiting first through its friend’s sign Leo and then back into exaltation in Cancer is a stellar part of Jupiter’s orbit that boosts your powers of belief. You retrace your recent steps and […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 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