Transits Mar 29 – May 31 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Explore your soul roots Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Four of Magha in the sign of Leo from March 29th to May 31st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in its entry to this new nakshatra, where you dramatise your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Magha […] February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Transits Aug 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, the planet of soul and pride, is in Magha in the sign of Leo from August 16th until 30th 2025. 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 […] July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
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
Sep 5 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A laid-back conversation Mercury, the planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 5th to 13th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, where you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra’s rulership […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 27, 2026
Sep 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from September 2nd to 24th, 2026. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, and having a goal to work towards inspires you above your usual level. This asterism is represented by a Quiver of Arrows, which is linked […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Sep 20 – Oct 8 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Personal versus collective energy Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada (part) three from September 20th to October 8th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. The third pada of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsha, ruled by Saturn, which is in marked contrast to Jupiter’s sign placement in emotional Cancer. You […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 27, 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
