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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 August 21, 2023August 18, 2023
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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
