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
Transits July 20 – August 10 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ Take the Royal Road Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 20th until August 10th. 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 felt […] June 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 17 – 28 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Making a grand romantic gesture. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 17th until 28th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within Leo, which makes you love to be noticed and make a grand gesture. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a royal throne-room, showing grand […] June 14, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 14 – 20 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ From romantic instinct to openness Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 14th to 20th. The final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha comprises this ‘knot-end’ which is characterized by an unstable and rather fated quality. Relationship-wise this may see you behaving unusually or having a passing […] June 11, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 28 – October 9 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Love takes you out of yourself. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from September 28th until October 9th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within fiery Leo, which translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a royal throne-room, showing big ambition, and Venus here has the desire to make a […] September 29, 2020November 6, 2021
Jun 18 – July 4 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ Growth and good fortune Jupiter, planet of growth and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Pushya, the auspicious nakshatra of sustenance and spiritual energy, from June 18th to July 4th, 2026. This is natural territory for Jupiter, in its sign of exaltation, with fertile ground for education, expansion, and knowledge, reflecting Brihaspati/Jupiter being Pushya’s own ruling devata. The […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Jun 17 – 22 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Taking pride in your intelligence Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the Sun in Gemini from June 17th to Jun 22nd 2026. Sun and Mercury are in different nakshatras within Gemini and far enough apart within this sign to keep their integrity and not interfere with each other’s functions. Together, these planets make Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 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
