Transits Aug 21 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 21st to 24th, 2026. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, where an unstable and karmic quality makes it hard to […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 18 – Sep 3 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Balance trust and instinct Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada one from August 18th to September 3rd, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Jupiter moves swiftly through this area of Cancer, which is in sharp contrast to its previous place in Pushya. As the karaka of wealth, Jupiter has its own […] July 22, 2026July 22, 2026
Transits Aug 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th, 2026. Gandanta means ‘knot-end,’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends either […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Transits Aug 15 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Answers second time around Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Ashlesha from August 15th to 22nd, 2026. Your mind is wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your task is to separate thought from feeling. You may expect moments where you are overwhelmed and at a loss for words, though your knowledge also runs deeper […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Transits Aug 5 – 17 ~ Jupiter, Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Courting controversy The light-giving Sun is conjunct with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and expansive Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 17th, 2026. These three planets begin this transit in different nakshatras within Cancer, with Mercury in Punarvasu, Jupiter in Pushya, and the Sun in Ashlesha, each giving its own flavor. Mercury is returning into […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 12 ~ Solar Eclipse in Cancer (Ashlesha) ~ Shed a psychic layer The Solar Eclipse in Cancer on August 12th falls in Ashlesha, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with security and protection. This Total Eclipse is, in effect, a turbocharged New Moon, where the Sun’s light is completely obscured by the Moon’s disk, and emotion comes symbolically in front of ego and self-expression. You may be drawn into […] June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
Transits Aug 3 – 17 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light on self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 18th, 2026, a nakshatra associated with psychic insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, the shape-shifting serpents who act as guardians of heavenly wealth, and now reflect your secretive style and worldly wisdom. The Shakti of this asterism, […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Your Predictions – 2 Important Conjunctions in Cancer Written by Align27 August 3, 2026August 3, 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
