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, 2026June 26, 2026
Transits Aug 3 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ A passion for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Pushya, within the sign of Cancer, from August 3rd to 18th, 2026. This is a natural and potent place for Jupiter to express itself, in its most favored sign and an auspicious nakshatra, where your protective qualities are at their height. Pada […] June 26, 2026June 26, 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
Transits Jul 14 – Aug 13 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Cancer) ~ A test of faith Jupiter, the planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from July 14th to Aug 13th, 2026. The Sun and Jupiter are great planetary friends that support each other’s affairs, with strong, positive, and affirming mutual energy. The bright Sun’s glare, however, obscures anything close to it, to the point of symbolically burning […] June 17, 2026June 17, 2026
Transits Jul 20 – Aug 3 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 20th to August 3rd, 2026, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Transits Jul 19 – Aug 3 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ Spiritual and Sociable Jupiter, the planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) three of Pushya, within the sign of Cancer, from July 19th to August 3rd, 2026. This is a natural and potent place for Jupiter to express itself, in its most favored sign and an auspicious nakshatra, where your protective qualities are at their height. […] June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Transits Jul 17 – Aug 17 ~ Jupiter Sun Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Good fortune and charisma The life-giving Sun comes together with expansive Jupiter in Cancer from July 17th to August 17th, 2026, and gives you a wide-range vision of the future. These two great planetary friends have a liberating influence when they join forces, particularly with Jupiter giving its best effects in its most powerful sign. The Sun shows your […] June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Transits Jun 18 – July 4 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ Growth and good fortune Jupiter, planet of growth and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Pushya, the auspicious nakshatra of sustenance and spiritual energy, from June 18th to July 4th, 2026. This is natural territory for Jupiter, in its sign of exaltation, with fertile ground for education, expansion, and knowledge, reflecting Brihaspati/Jupiter being Pushya’s own ruling devata. The […] May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Transits Jun 11 – 22 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from June 11th to June 22nd, 2026. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra, which may see you being drawn into higher and more influential circles through qualities of charm and attraction. Raise the tone in your relationship, and you […] April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Transits 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 […] April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Sep 2 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 1st to September 2nd, 2026. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation, where it is challenged to express itself easily in relationships, creativity, and all its natural affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can feel ill at […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 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