Transits Sep 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ A protective love affair Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from September 3rd to 14th, 2025. Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which traditionally guarded heavenly wealth. You are protective of your relationship and loved ones, and your reserves of sympathy and insight are in […] July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Transits May 12 – June 6 ~ Mars (in Ashlesha) ~ Develop your psychic strength Mars, the planet of action and drive, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from May 12th to Jun 6th, 2025. This is the final part of Mars’s transit through Cancer going back altogether to October of 2024, and you are acting on decisions now that may have been months in the making. Ashlesha is associated with shrewdness and […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits July 9 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 9th to 19th 2024, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with protectiveness and emotional insight. This transit combines rational thinking and native instinct, where your task is to separate your thoughts from your feelings. Ashlesha is ruled by the Naghas, the mythical snakes who acted as guardians […] May 31, 2024May 31, 2024
Transits September 27 – October 6 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Be adaptable on a love question Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from September 27th to October 6th 2023. This is the third and final time Venus goes through this ‘knot-end’ area in 2023, after its previous phase in early August (where Venus was retrograde). If you have been backwards and […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 13 – 20 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between two 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 2023. Gandata 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 […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 9 – 18 Venus Combust (in Cancer) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from August 9th to 18th. This happens 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 ‘disappears’, you may feel overlooked or […] July 30, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – October 1 Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from August 07 to October 1st 2023. This is a return into the Serpent Nakshatra, for Venus, where it was from mid-June to early July this year, and your romantic life finds closure, or perhaps added intrigue, in an experience you […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – September 4 Venus Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Get new insight into a mysterious character Venus, planet of love, luxury the arts, is retrograde in Cancer from August 7th until September 4th 2023. This is the second phase of Venus’s six-week retrograde spell, which began in Leo on July 23rd, as it now retreats into sensitive, protective Cancer, where you think deeply about relationships and how to create security. Venus […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 3 – 17 Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ A moment for self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents who acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth, which now reflects your secretive style and worldly wisdom. Your protective streak extends to friends […] July 24, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 16 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Your ideas express more than words Mercury, planet of intelligence is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 16th to 24th 2023, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with protectiveness and emotional insight. This transit brings out your private side, along with a rather defensive streak which reflects this asterism’s rulers, The Naghas, the mythological snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure. Serpents are a […] July 6, 2023June 27, 2023
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Jun 11 – Aug 8 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewed mental energy Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from June 11th to August 8th 2026. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from June 29th to July 23rd, which grounds this nakshatra’s visionary symbolism and gives new scope to your ideas. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows sees […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 9 – July 4 ~ Venus, Jupiter Conjunction (in Cancer ) ~ A strong bond of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Cancer with expansive, protective Jupiter from June 9th to July 4th, 2026. These two planets were together in Gemini from mid-May up to June 1st and now continue their association in maternal, emotional Cancer, where Jupiter is exalted and gives you the best of its expansive […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 1 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from June 1st to 18th 2026. This is a repeat of Jupiter’s transit from mid-October to early December of last year, and opportunities from that time should come to their full fruition now. Jupiter in its […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 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