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
Your 7th Lord’s Nakshatra – Love, Trust & Commitment We’ve been on a journey through the House Rulers in Nakshatras series, exploring how each house lord shapes your destiny. You’ve already seen insights for your Ascendant Lord (self-expression), 2nd Lord (wealth and values), 3rd Lord (courage and communication), 4th Lord (inner peace), 5th Lord (creativity and past life merits), and 6th Lord (challenges and discipline). House […] Written by Align27 September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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