Transits Mercury in Gandanta Insights & Predictions Are you ready to untangle the cosmic knots of early 2025? From January 1st to 6th Mercury makes a transformative journey through the Gandanta zone, shifting from the watery depths of Scorpio to the fiery realm of Sagittarius. Your Predictions 🔮 What’s Happening? Mercury, our planetary guide of intellect and communication, encounters a crossroad. This […] December 29, 2024December 29, 2024
Transits January 1 – 6 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From complexity to simplicity Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from January 1st to 6th 2025. The transition from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. The ‘knot’ symbol […] December 13, 2024December 13, 2024
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 December 12 – 18 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, the star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula from December 12th until 18th 2024. This double junction area extending either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. […] November 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Transits 🔥 August’s Leo Energy: 10 Transits to Supercharge Your Month! Leo takes center stage this August with 10 transits moving through the sign and Retrogrades, Combustions and Gandata’s are in the mix too. Mercury Retrograde in Leo Aug 05 to Aug 28 Review and Revise: Go over recent work or business deals with fresh eyes. Backup Technology: Ensure all your data is backed up to […] August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
Transits Love and Relationship Predictions Venus in Gandanta (karmic zone)- Prepare for a sudden change of heart July 28th to August 3rd 2024. Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo from July 28th to August 3rd 2024. This ‘knot-end’ passage sees Venus move between elements and nakshatras, from water to fire and […] July 20, 2024July 20, 2024
Articles Relationship, Career & Confidence Forecast Mars in Krittika Nakshatra (Aries and Taurus) – Get things done Mars, a planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Krittika, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between July 7th and 27th, 2024. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first in fiery, assertive Aries where Mars is at home, […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits August 18 – September 7 ~ 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 18th to September 7th, 2024. 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 […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Switch from instinctive to inspired Sun, the day star and symbol of self, moves from the signs of Cancer to Leo and from the nakshatras Ashlesha to Magha, from August 13th to 20th 2024. This double transition is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ transit, which gives loose and un-anchored energy, where the Sun loses its power to act decisively and you end […] July 5, 2024July 5, 2024
Transits July 16 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Shift from intuition to action Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 16th to 23rd 2024. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha and has a quality of instability which may bring a […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
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 26, 2025 – Feb 09, 2026 ~ Mercury Combust (in Scorpio) ~ Get an issue out in the open Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, comes close to the Sun between December 26th to February 9th, where it moves from Scorpio to Aquarius and 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 a large […] Written by Align27 November 25, 2025November 25, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars, Venus Conjunction in Scorpio Venus and Mars, the planets of war and peace, love and desire, come together in Scorpio from November 26th to December 7th, 2025. Your Predictions This transit sees a classic pairing between two planetary enemies and opposing forces, where you put energy into a relationship, and find a middle way between action and attraction. Venus […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 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
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