Transits December 24 – January 4 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from December 24th 2020 until January 4th 2021. Jyeshta’s name is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so your love life centres on taking responsibility for your partner or a larger group of people. You […] December 22, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 12 – 18 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Go from secretive to powerful. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and the nakshatras of Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 18th. Gandanta is this double-border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and this can bring a period of instability for your […] December 7, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 14 ~ Solar Eclipse ~ Move on from the past The Solar Eclipse on December 14th lands in Scorpio-Jyeshta (at 15:57 GMT), when the New Moon lines up with Rahu and Ketu, and the Sun, symbol of self, is overshadowed by the psychic lunar principle. Emotion comes before Expression at this point and you may be overwhelmed by inner, subjective feelings at the expense […] December 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 8 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ Protect yourself with smart thinking Mercury is in Scorpio-Jyeshta from December 8th until 18th 2020, giving you a deep and intense way of communicating. You are not interested in superficial appearances now but want to get into the heart of your subject, perhaps studying more or using your direct experience as a learning tool. This nakshatra is ‘The Elder’, […] December 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 25 – January 27 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Explore intuition with idealism. Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and imagination, shifts into the third Pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from November 25th to January 27th. Jyeshta is The Elder, ruled by Indra, King of the Gods, which gives you wisdom and authority both at home and at work, and Ketu shows you with a […] November 24, 2020November 6, 2021
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Jun 11 – 22 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from June 11th to June 22nd, 2026. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra, which may see you being drawn into higher and more influential circles through qualities of charm and attraction. Raise the tone in your relationship, and you […] Written by Align27 April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Jun 2 – 11 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express a complex idea Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra, the nakshatra in the sign of Gemini, from June 2nd to 11th 2026. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts a quality of light and shade, and a more emotional style of expression than is usual for airy, witty Gemini. Mercury is strong and analytical in […] Written by Align27 April 27, 2026April 27, 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