Transits April 29 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Thought and speech cuts through Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from April 29th to May 6th 2021. Krittika’s Shakti, or special power is ‘To Burn’, and while this may show sharp, stinging words, burning is also a way of purification where you get important matters off […] April 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits April 16 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Turn thought into action Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on April 16th to 23rd 2021. Ashwini stands for courage and energy, and its symbol of the Horse shows speed and power, while its Shakti, or special power, is for Quick Action. A period of uncertainty ends and you rush to get […] April 5, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits April 23 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Show off your brain-child Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries from April 23rd to 29th. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva and its essence is bound up with giving birth, both as in bearing children and hatching plans and creative thinking. Bright, inventive Mercury […] April 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Aug 5 – 22 ~ Jupiter, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ A moment of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with philosophical Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 22nd, with Mercury focusing on fine details and Jupiter looking at the bigger picture. These two planets came together briefly in Gemini in late May and early June, when Mercury was strong and analytical. Now Jupiter is the […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Aug 5 – 17 ~ Jupiter, Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Courting controversy The light-giving Sun is conjunct with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and expansive Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 17th, 2026. These three planets begin this transit in different nakshatras within Cancer, with Mercury in Punarvasu, Jupiter in Pushya, and the Sun in Ashlesha, each giving its own flavor. Mercury is returning into […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2026July 2, 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
