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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Transits Aug 17 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, planet of soul and pride, is in Magha in the sign of Leo from August 17th until 30th, 2025. This nakshatra is the Heart of the Lion, the essence of Leo’s fiery energy, and its name translates to ‘The Grand’. Magha’s symbol of a Royal Throne-Room adds to your regal quality, which you back […] Align27 July 8, 2026July 8, 2026
Transits Aug 17 – Sep 17 ~ Ketu, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Spirit and self-denial The Sun, the all-powerful center of the universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality, from August 17th to September 17th, 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 to merge with something greater than the […] Align27 July 8, 2026July 8, 2026
Transits Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Jul 29 – Aug 11 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, the planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 29th to August 11th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Transits Jun 1 – Oct 31 ~ Jupiter Exaltation (in Cancer) ~ Seeing the big picture Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from June 1 to October 31st 2026. This is a continuation of Jupiter’s initial entry into this sign from mid-October to early December 2025, where opportunities from that time will repeat and be developed. You have had a taste of Jupiter’s potential […] Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Transits May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Think your experience through Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Magha in the sign of Leo from May 31st to August 1st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in this nakshatra, where you dramatize your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Pada Three also relates to […] Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 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