Transits Sep 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from September 2nd to 24th, 2026. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, and having a goal to work towards inspires you above your usual level. This asterism is represented by a Quiver of Arrows, which is linked […] August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Transits Aug 12 – Sep 2 ~ Mars (in Ardra) ~ Intense effort Mars, the planet of action and competition, is placed in Ardra in the sign of zodiacal Gemini from August 12th to September 2nd, 2026. This nakshatra is ruled by Rudra, the Storm God, who represents an emotional tempest leading to sudden transformation and sees you unfazed by hard work or difficulty. Ardra is symbolized by […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 5 – 22 ~ Jupiter, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ A moment of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with philosophical Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 22nd, with Mercury focusing on fine details and Jupiter looking at the bigger picture. These two planets came together briefly in Gemini in late May and early June, when Mercury was strong and analytical. Now Jupiter is the […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Jul 23 – Aug 12 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, the planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from July 23rd to August 12th, 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s symbol of a deer is depicted in myth as being chased across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents the spark of desire and ambition. The deer’s […] June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Transits Jul 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your inner light The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination, where adventure comes to find you on a mental and spiritual level. Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother, who […] June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Nov 12, 2026 – Mar 09, 2027 ~ Mars (in Leo) ~ Fire and drama Mars, the planet of energy and competition, is in Leo from November 12th, 2026, to March 9th, 2027, an extended transit that includes Mars’s retrograde arc. Mars in the sign of its friend, the Sun, has a confidence and assertiveness that sees you reaching for what you want and expressing yourself in style. Your flamboyant […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Nov 5 – 20 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for your moment to strike Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from November 5th to 20th, 2026. This transit marks the end of Mars’s transit through debilitation in Cancer and sees it entering a greatly extended period in Leo, where your actions and decisions cross an […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Nov 3 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Think it over again Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from November 3rd to 25th, 2026. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase up to November 14th, where the planet slows down and reverses over a place it first covered between October 1st to 12th of this year. Issues […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 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
