Transits Aug 30 – Sep 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Dramatic powers of speech Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Leo from August 30th to September 15th, 2025. The Sun beginning in Purva Phalguni and Mercury in Magha, the heart of Leo, move gradually closer together through this transit, and your ideas take on new power and dramatic skill. You find the […] July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Transits Aug 17 – Sep 17 ~ Ketu, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Spirit and self-denial The Sun, the all-powerful center of our universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality from August 17th to September 17th, 2025. This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down individual identity and sees you wanting to merge with something greater than yourself. Sun […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits March 14 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Leo (Uttara Phalguni) ~ Finding emotional independence A total lunar eclipse arrives in Leo-Uttara Phalguni on March 14th, 2025, as the Sun and Moon face off across the final degrees of Leo and Aquarius. The late sign degree of this eclipse creates a powerful transformative quality, with a sense of tipping over from one state into another. Your efforts of the last […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits August 23 – September 15 Mercury Retrograde (in Leo) ~ A flash of inspiration from the past Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is retrograde in Leo between August 23rd and September 15th 2023. This is a medium-length Mercury retro period, where your ideas and communication have a reset, and you may expect delays or confusion in reaching an agreement. You have a confident, even rather theatrical style of speech, but going […] August 13, 2023August 18, 2023
Transits October 9 – 20 ~ Venus (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Relaxed romantic fun. Venus, planet of relating, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from October 9th until 20th 2020. Purva is a more relaxed version of the previous Magha nakshatra and puts the emphasis on restfulness and pleasure. Its ruling deity is Aryaman, one of the Adityas, who has qualities of leadership and integrity, plus power […] October 14, 2020November 6, 2021
Nov 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Vishakha) ~ Combine dynamism with diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th, 2026, where the Sun emerges gradually from its place of debilitation in Libra and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinions to courage, decisiveness, and chasing your goals with energy. You […] Written by Align27 October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
Nov 5 – 22 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from November 5th to 22nd, 2026, its sign of debilitation where it is challenged to express affection, creativity, diplomacy, and all its natural affairs. Venus is also retrograde in the first half of this transit, where its debilitated state may be more apparent, and a […] Written by Align27 October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
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 […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 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
