Transits Aug 30 – Sep 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn the right to take it easy Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2026. This nakshatra in zodiacal Leo sees the Sun strong and at home, and Purva’s symbol of a hammock gives you a laid-back style, with effortless confidence. You are relaxed and good company when your […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 22 – Sep 7 ~ Ketu, Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Spirit and self-denial The Sun, the all-powerful center of the universe, comes together with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality, from August 22nd to September 7th, 2026. This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down your individual identity and sees you wanting […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 22 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ A bold statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from Aug 22nd to 29th, 2026. You think and decide by instinct now and declare your answer boldly, where you have the inside details on your idea, purchase, or application, and get full value for Magha’s confident style. This nakshatra translates […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 21 – 24 ~ 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 21st to 24th, 2026. 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 to […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th, 2026. Gandanta means ‘knot-end,’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends either […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Transits Aug 13 – Sep 13 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun, first in Cancer and then Leo, from August 13th to September 13th, 2026. Combustion arises when Mercury sits close to the Sun and is burnt up in the solar glare, where it literally disappears in the sky and you lose your power […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Your Predictions – Sun in Gandanta & Mercury Combust Written by Align27 August 11, 2026August 11, 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
