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 3rd, 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, 2025July 28, 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
Transits A Rare Planetary Alignment—What It Means for You Venus and Mercury are going combust in Pisces right before a powerful Solar Eclipse on March 29. When a planet gets too close to the Sun, its energy becomes overwhelmed—like a voice drowned out in a loud crowd. This can bring confusion, delays, or hidden opportunities in areas ruled by that planet. How will this […] March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Transits March 19 – April 10 ~ Jupiter (in Rohini) ~ Grow and build your resources Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is in Rohini pada (part) four within the sign of Taurus from March 19th to April 10th 2025. This is the third and final time Jupiter passes through this pada, going back to the Summer of 2024, and issues from its most recent transit of late November and […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits March 18 – 28 ~ Venus combust (in Pisces) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, a planet of art and affection, is combusted by the all-powerful Sun altogether from March 18th to 28th 2025. This transit occurs when Venus comes close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in its bright glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. Even in Pisces, its most powerful sign, […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Mercury Combust (in Pisces) ~ Find a positive obsession Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, transits close to the Sun in Pisces from March 17th to 31st 2025. The Sun’s rays have an overpowering effect on your decision-making process, whereas Mercury is symbolically burnt up in the sky. Mercury in Pisces gives you imagination and empathy, and you are not limited to strictly […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits Astrological Insights for Mercury in Scorpio Season Mercury’s movements for the month ahead heightens intellectual precision and strategic thinking in business and education, brings a karmic dimension to decisions and agreements, and intensifies mental focus. Together, these transits encourage a deeper understanding of personal and professional dynamics, urging us to adapt and carefully contemplate our long-term success. Mercury, Sun Conjunction in Scorpio […] November 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Transits November 30 – December 11 ~ Mercury combust (in Scorpio) ~ Get an issue out in the open Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, comes close to the Sun from in Scorpio between November 30th to December 11th, 2024, where it ‘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 […] October 10, 2024October 10, 2024
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Oct 9 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Asking a romantic question The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Virgo from October 9th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies have a subtle effect on each other, while remaining far enough apart in Virgo to operate independently in their own styles. Venus’s aura of charm and diplomacy is not burnt up in the […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 2 Mercury Exaltation (in Virgo) ~ A touch of genius Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 15th to October 2nd, 2025. Virgo is Mercury’s sign, which gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You can express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 2025
Oct 6 – 17 Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in company, and […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 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