Transits Oct 3 – Dec 5 ~ Ketu (in Gandanta) ~ A spiritual shift Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and escape, is in the Gandanta zone between nakshatras and zodiacal signs from October 3rd to December 5th, 2026. This is the final part of Ketu’s stay in Magha and Leo before its shift into Cancer-Ashlesha at the end of this transit. The Gandanta zone is the sensitive karmic […] September 7, 2026September 7, 2026
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 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 November 21 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 21st to 30th 2024. This transit sees Mercury remain in Scorpio as part of its longer stay in the sign-up to early January 2025, through the Scorpio Gandanta degrees, or junction area. This phrase translates […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits April 10 – 17 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, the ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th 2024. This double-border area extends on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms and may bring a period of instability, where your plans […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits March 22 – April 14 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 22nd to April 14th 2024. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury is also […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits June 25 – July 6 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for the right moment to strike Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from June 25th to July 6th 2023. Cancer and Leo, and Ashlesha and Magha, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this ‘knot-end’ phase feels a sense of adjustment, where there is a fated […] June 15, 2023June 23, 2023
Oct 3 – Nov 14 ~ Venus Retrograde (in Libra) ~ A full circle in love Venus, the planet of love, luxury, and the arts, is retrograde in Libra from October 3rd to November 14th, 2026. This six-week spell occurs only every eighteen months, so you may revisit an issue or person from Venus’s last retro period from March-April 2025, or even a phase from many years ago. This transit is […] Written by Align27 September 7, 2026September 7, 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
The Next Few Weeks Could Work in Your Favor – Predictions Inside! Written by Align27 September 4, 2026September 4, 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
