Transits Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Take pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the intellect, joins the Sun, star of purpose and self-expression, in Sagittarius from December 22nd, 2026, to January 9th, 2027. Together, the Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga, a classic union for learning, articulate speech, and commercial acumen, which gives you a distinct mental edge. Mercury enters Sagittarius and joins the Sun […] Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Transits Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Second time around Mars, the planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, from December 19th to January 31st, 2026, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach to your goals. Though you have a fiery ego tied up in achieving success, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content […] Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Transits Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 ~ Jupiter (Retrograde in Leo) ~ Rediscover your inner flair Jupiter-Guru, planet of good fortune and philosophy, is retrograde in Leo and then Cancer from December 13th, 2026, to April 13th, 2027. Transiting first through its friend’s sign Leo and then back into exaltation in Cancer is a stellar part of Jupiter’s orbit that boosts your powers of belief. You retrace your recent steps and […] Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Transits Dec 5 – Feb 6 ~ Ketu (in Ashlesha) ~ Dive in deep Ketu, the planet of mystery and liberation, is in Ashlesha pada (part) four, within the sign of Cancer, from December 5th, 2026, to February 6th, 2027. This portion of Ashlesha falls in Pisces Navamsha, ruled by Jupiter, which shows high spiritual potential and a focus on dissolution and surrender. You feel a strong pull toward […] Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Transits Nov 12 – Dec 5 ~ Jupiter, Ketu, Mars Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Unexpected inspiration Jupiter, Mars, and Ketu combine in Leo from November 12 to December 5, 2026, an opportunity for both action and spirituality. These three planets join closely in the early part of Leo-Magha, where each star strongly influences the other, and it may be hard to integrate their different ways of working. The initial part of […] Align27 October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
Transits Nov 12 – Dec 19 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ The royal road to success Mars, the planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from November 12th to December 19th, 2026. This transit ends Mars’s debilitation in Cancer and gives you a different approach and new dynamism after a period of shifting energy and uncertain resolve. Magha is the essential Leo nakshatra […] Align27 October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
Transits 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 […] Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Transits Oct 31 – Jan 27 ~ Jupiter (in Magha) ~ Put on a show Jupiter, the planet of expansion and education, is in Pada (part) One of Magha within the sign of Leo, from October 31st, 2026, to January 27th, 2027. This is a temporary shift of signs for Jupiter into grand, showy Leo-Magha, until it retrogrades back for the rest of its exalted stay in Cancer. Jupiter is […] Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Transits Oct 31 – Dec 5 ~ Jupiter, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Scholar and mystic Jupiter, the planet of education and expansion, is conjunct with shadowy Ketu, the planet of liberation, in Leo from October 31st to December 5th. This is a spiritual combination for both academic study and direct experience, where you are an outstanding student and have your own unique insight. Your attention may shift to an unorthodox belief […] Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
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Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Second time around Mars, the planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, from December 19th to January 31st, 2026, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach to your goals. Though you have a fiery ego tied up in achieving success, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 19 – 24 ~ 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 Dec 19th to Dec 24th, 2026. 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’ […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 16 – 29 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down psychic barriers The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula from December 16th to 29th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting to the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolized 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 November 10, 2026November 10, 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