Transits June 6 – 30 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ The royal road to success Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from June 6th to 30th, 2025. This transit ends Mars’s long stay in Cancer, going back to October 2024, and gives you a different approach and new dynamic energy after months of back-and-forth. Magha is the essential Leo nakshatra, […] May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Transits September 4 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make your own dramatic statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from September 4th to 14th 2024. This transit sees the return of Mercury to this nakshatra, after its initial transit through July and August, which included its retrograde phase. Mercury now moves forward and a recent project you may have flip-flopped […] July 29, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits August 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, the planet of soul and pride, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from August 16th until 30th 2024. This nakshatra is the Heart of the Lion, the very 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 […] June 25, 2024June 25, 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 October 1 – 17 Venus (in Magha) ~ Give a royal romantic favour Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from October 1st to 17th 2023. This is a repeat of the transit from early July to early August of this year, and you may finally be settling your love life down after Venus’s Summer retrograde period. A romantic issue that […] September 20, 2023September 13, 2023
Transits August 17 – 31 Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, planet of ego and heart, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 17th until 31st 2023. This is the Sun’s home sign, and Magha especially is the Heart of the Lion, the very essence of Leo’s fiery energy. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a […] August 7, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 30 – August 12 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ From loud and proud to sweet and sensitive Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 30th to August 12th 2023. This is the second of Venus’s recent passages through this ‘knot-end’ area, following the Gandanta phase of early to mid-July, except now the situation is reversed with Venus being retrograde. Starting in […] July 20, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 24 – August 3 Mercury (in Magha) ~ Time to make your own dramatic statement Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 24th until August 3rd. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne-Room shows your communication becoming more confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, where you already sense the […] July 14, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 23 – August 7 ~ Venus Retrograde – Embracing Authenticity and Deepening Relationships Venus, the planet of love, luxury the arts, is retrograde in Leo from July 23rd to August 7th 2023. Venus Retrograde – Insights When Venus goes into retrograde, its energies are thought to be intensified and turned inward. This period prompts us to reevaluate our values, relationships, and patterns of relating. It offers an opportunity […] July 13, 2023July 19, 2023
Transits July 6 – August 7 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Make a king or queen of your partner Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 6th to August 7th 2023. This transit includes Venus’s retrograde period from July 23rd, so there is an extended focus on all matters relating to this nakshatra, plus a potentially fated encounter arrives after this date. Magha is a […] June 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Your Mars’s Nakshatra – Karmic Lessons + Hidden Strengths In Vedic astrology, Mars isn’t just about energy or ambition – it reveals where your inner fire can burn too hot, creating conflict, debts, anger issues, and relationship struggles. Your Mars’s Nakshatra Reading The Nakshatra (lunar mansion) Mars sits in when you’re born shapes: ✅ Where you face karmic tension or inner battles✅ How you handle […] Written by Align27 May 18, 2025May 16, 2025
The Hidden Connection Between Saturn, Rahu, and Pranayama In Vedic astrology, Saturn (Shani) and Rahu are known as Vayu planets, linked to the air element. According to the Hindu almanac (Panchang), Nakshatras themselves are connected to this air element and governed by Saturn. The energetic center aligned with this element is the Anahata chakra – the heart chakra which governs not only love and […] Written by Align27 May 16, 2025May 17, 2025
Rahu and Ketu Transit Predictions Rahu in Purva Bhadrapada Pada 3 ~ Making a rational transformation Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Purva Bhadrapada Pada (part) Three May 18th to July 20th, 2025, the nakshatra associated with burning and purging. Your Predictions Rahu also shifts into zodiacal Aquarius at this point, where it sits well in […] Written by Align27 May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
June 30 – July 23 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A laid-back style hides your fire Mars, a planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, from June 30th to July 23rd, 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 to […] Written by Align27 May 12, 2025May 12, 2025
June 28 – July 13 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Keep your teaching under control Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) two of Ardra between June 28th and July 13th, 2025, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop. This is an intense and transformative part of the sign of Gemini, where your knowledge is hard-won and you venture into areas where other people may not feel […] Written by Align27 May 12, 2025May 12, 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