Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Vishakha Meets Combust Venus in Libra Mercury in Vishakha – Nov 20 to Dec 09 Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th, 2025. Mercury in Vishakha Predictions Mercury in its retrograde phase goes through the same place it was recently in mid-to-late October, and you […] November 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio Mercury, planet of communication, is retrograde in Scorpio and Libra from November 9th to 29th 2025, giving you a second chance to profit from a recent opportunity. Your Predictions Mercury is under contrasting influences through this transit, mostly from fiery Mars and wise Jupiter, which sees you being pulled in different directions. You may feel […] November 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Transits Nov 22, 2025 – Feb 16, 2026 Venus Combust (in Libra) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from November 22, 2025, all the way to February 16th, 2026, across signs from Libra to Aquarius. Combustion happens when Venus is close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in the solar glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. […] September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Transits Nov 9 – 29 Mercury Retrograde (in Scorpio) ~ Safety comes second-time around Mercury, planet of communication, is retrograde in Scorpio and Libra from November 9th to 29th 2025, giving you a second chance to profit from a recent opportunity. Mercury is under contrasting influences through this transit, mostly from fiery Mars and wise Jupiter, which sees you being pulled in different directions. You may feel confident but […] September 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Transits Nov 7, 2025 – Mar 27, 2026 Mars Combust (in Scorpio – Aquarius) ~ Time to channel your ego energy Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from November 7th, 2025, all the way to March 27th, 2026, going from the signs of Scorpio through to Aquarius. A planet is combust when in close proximity to the Sun and gets burnt up in its bright solar glare. In this case, […] September 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Transits Nov 15 – 26 Mercury Combust (in Scorpio) ~ Get an issue out in the open Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, comes close to the Sun from November 15th to 26th 2025, where it is ‘combust’ or burnt up in the solar rays. This phase affects your decision-making and state of mind, as you may be overwhelmed by too much information or troubled by a large personality who has undue […] September 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – 2 Major Mercury Transits + Powerful Conjunctions Mercury in Gandanta – August 28 to September 01 Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 28th to September 1st, 2025. Mercury in Gandanta Predictions This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through […] August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
Transits Aug 28 – Oct 2 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer, Leo, Virgo) ~ Get perspective on your thinking Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, moves alongside the Sun from August 28th to October 2nd, 2025, as it moves from Cancer to Leo into Virgo. This is Mercury’s ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where its closeness to the Sun affects your decision-making and overall train of thought. It becomes harder to concentrate on a […] July 1, 2025August 26, 2025
Transits July 24 – Aug 9 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Transits May 16 – June 11 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the all-powerful Sun from May 16th to June 11th, 2025. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly powerless in the horoscope. Combustion is like an eclipse when these two planets are at their closest, and your […] April 9, 2025April 9, 2025
Rituals to Strengthen Your Soul Planet In Vedic astrology, the Ātma Karaka, or the Soul Planet is the planet with the highest degree in your birth chart, acting as a cosmic guide shaping your life’s journey. Symbolically, the Soul Planet is the king of your birth chart, offering profound insights into your soul’s purpose and the lessons it seeks in this […] Written by Align27 November 2, 2025November 3, 2025
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Dec 30, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashadha) ~ Renewing romantic commitment Venus, planet of love and art, moves into Purvashadha in the sign of Sagittarius, December 30th to January 10th, 2026. This nakshatra translates to ‘the Undefeated’ and gives you a sense of invincibility that favours a long-lasting relationship built on shared values. Purva’s Shakti, or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal sees Venus sparking a […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find meaning in love The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Sagittarius from Dec 29th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026. These two planetary enemies have a powerful effect on each other while they move closely together through Purva and Uttara Ashadha. You are friendly and outgoing, are open to new company, and may receive more […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Speak the truth fearlessly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year period, which puts your focus on meaning and a promise of mental freedom, either through travel or study. Mercury […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
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