Transits August 12 – 29 ~ Mercury Combust (in Leo, Cancer) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from August 12th to 29th 2024. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury becomes literally invisible in the sky and symbolically leaves […] July 5, 2024July 5, 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 20 Planetary Transits in July – Your Predictions Rahu in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4 (♓ Pisces) Jul 8 to Sept 9 From July 8th to September 9th, 2024, Rahu, the north node of the Moon, transits through Uttara Bhadrapada in Pisces. Influenced by Scorpio navamsha and its ruler Mars, this placement enhances emotional depth and intensity in relationships, fostering transformative experiences and profound […] June 25, 2024July 1, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Venus, & the Sun in Gemini (Ardra) Mercury in Ardra ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th, 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with the airy, witty Gemini. […] June 18, 2024June 18, 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
Transits July 19 – August 2 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, the planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 19th to August 2nd, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits July 19 – August 22 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make your own dramatic statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 19th until August 22nd. Magha translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal throne room makes your communication confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, where you sense the answer to […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits 19 Planetary Transits in June – Your Predictions Jupiter in Rohini (♉️ Taurus) Pada 1 – Jun 13 to Jun 27Pada 2 – Jun 27 to Jul 13 From June 13th to 27th, Jupiter’s presence in Rohini pada 1 encourages the pursuit of abundance, creativity, and new goals, particularly in relationships and careers. Despite the challenges, this phase is marked by growth and […] June 1, 2024June 2, 2024
Transits June 13 – June 27 ~ Jupiter (in Rohini) ~ A rich love of learning Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is in Rohini within the sign of Taurus from June 13th to 27th 2024. Rohini is an attractive and luxury-loving asterism, and even though in an enemy sign of Jupiter, it gives you potential for abundance and a rich life experience. Pada one relates to Aries navamsha, which […] May 28, 2024June 14, 2024
Transits July 5 – 19 ~ Your Predictions – Sun in Punarvasu (Gemini and Cancer) The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 5th to 19th, 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 […] May 24, 2024July 4, 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