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
Transits June 30 – July 22 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ Take the royal road to success Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from June 30th until July 22nd 2023. This is the Leo nakshatra par excellence where the royal planet Mars has a natural affinity, giving you willpower and a flamboyant approach that inspires others to follow. If you have recently […] June 20, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits August 31 – September 11 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ A royal romantic gesture. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 30th to September 11th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within Leo, which sees you loving to be noticed and making a grand gesture. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a Royal Throne-Room, which […] August 21, 2022July 28, 2022
Transits August 17 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Leave your old level behind Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 17th until 30th. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne Room gives the all-powerful Sun a regal quality, which is backed up with your stamina and willpower. In the Sun’s home […] August 7, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits July 31 – August 8 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Declare your intent Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 31st 2022. 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 a decision by intuitive certainty, where you already sense the answer […] July 21, 2022June 29, 2022
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Switch from instinctive to inspired Sun, the day-star and symbol of self, moves from the signs of Cancer to Leo and from the nakshatras Ashlesha to Magha, from August 13th to 20th 2021. This double transition is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ transit, which gives a loose and un-anchored energy where planets lose their power to act decisively and you end up […] July 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Be yourself and lift everyone’s energy Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 16th until 30th. 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 is a royal […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 8 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make a bold mental leap Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 8th until 15th 2021. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal throne-room, where your communication becomes confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, already sensing the answer to any […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 7 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Thinking goes from intuition to affirmation Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 7th to 10th. This double-junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, and has a quality of instability and karmic interference. It’s hard to […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
This Nakshatra in Your Chart Shapes Every Bold Move You Make The House Rulers in Nakshatras section inside your Birth Chart just got its next update – and this time we’re exploring your 3rd Lord. Your 3rd house lord governs courage, communication, skills, siblings, and the way you approach new challenges. It shows how you take initiative, the kind of risks you’re willing to embrace, and […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 14, 2025
Celebrate Janmashtami – Get 15% Off + Ritual Guide Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half (Krishna Paksha) of the month of Bhadrapada (Purnimanta)/Shravan (Amanta), Janmashtami holds a deep spiritual significance as it marks the arrival of divine wisdom and joy into the […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 14, 2025
Oct 24 – Nov 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2025. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 18 – Dec 5 Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from October 18th to December 5th 2025. This planet has an affinity with Punarvasu’s adventurous and inquisitive nature, symbolised by a Quiver of Arrows, and its Shakti of Renewal. This part of Punarvasu brings Jupiter into […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 17 – 27 Venus (in Hasta) ~ Shake hands on a deal Venus, planet of relating and luxury, is in the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from October 17th to 27th, 2025. This nakshatra is symbolised by the Hand and is known for taking and receiving, and all activities associated with handicraft. You may encounter people who are open-handed in their affections, or else […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 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