Transits September 13 – October 22 ~ Mercury Combust (in Leo, Virgo, Libra) ~ Get perspective on your thinking Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, moves alongside the Sun from September 13th to October 22nd, 2024, as both planets move from Leo to Virgo and on into Libra. This is Mercury’s ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where its closeness to the Sun affects your decision-making and overall train of thought. It becomes hard to […] August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
Transits August 12 – 29 ~ Mercury Combust (in Leo, Cancer) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from August 12th to 29th 2024. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury becomes literally invisible in the sky and symbolically leaves […] July 5, 2024July 5, 2024
Transits Mars Combust (in Virgo) ~ Time to channel your ego energy & Mercury Combust (in Leo) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts September 25 – January 18, 2024 Mars Combust (in Virgo) ~ Time to channel your ego energy Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from September 25th 2023, all the way until January 18th 2024, going from the signs of Virgo to Sagittarius. A planet is combust when it’s in […] September 20, 2023September 18, 2023
Transits September 30 – November 13 Mercury Combust (in Leo) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is ‘combust’ by the fiery Sun from September 30th until Nov 13th 2023. This state arises when Mercury gets burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose some power to think clearly and communicate. Mercury combust becomes literally invisible in the sky, and symbolically may leave you with […] September 20, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 31 – September 14 Mercury combust (in Leo) ~ Express yourself with dramatic flair Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun in Leo from August 31 – Sep 14th 2023. This condition arises when Mercury is close to the Sun, where it gets burnt up in the solar glare and loses a great deal of its power to communicate. Mercury combust is actually invisible […] August 21, 2023August 18, 2023
Sri Lagna – Where Prosperity Resides in Your Birth Chart In Vedic astrology, the Sri Lagna is a special ascendant that reveals your unique connection with Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, abundance, beauty, comfort, and grace. It reveals how and where prosperity manifests in your life. Your Sri Lagna Reading Why the Sri Lagna Matters Sri Lagna shows us more than just money-it reflects […] Written by Align27 May 21, 2025May 15, 2025
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
July 7 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 7th to Jul 29th, 2025. Ashlesha is ruled by the Naghas, the mythical snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure, and this ‘serpent nakshatra’ shows your protectiveness and worldly wisdom. Your thoughts are wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your inner light The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination, where adventure comes to find you on a mental and spiritual level. Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother, who […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Do’s & Don’ts For June What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for June. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). June 3 – 9 Mercury in Mrigashira ~ A quest for answers ✅ Do’sStay focused on your […] Written by Align27 May 26, 2025May 26, 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