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 13 – Sep 13 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun, first in Cancer and then Leo, from August 13th to September 13th, 2026. Combustion arises when Mercury sits close to the Sun and is burnt up in the solar glare, where it literally disappears in the sky and you lose your power […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Oct 1 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Smart and elegant thinking Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 1st to 12th, 2026. Swati’s Shakti, or special power, ‘the power to disperse like the wind,’ can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or create a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable and […] Written by Align27 September 7, 2026September 7, 2026
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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
