Transits July 22 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Prepare for an unexpected question Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 22nd to 27th 2023. 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 intervention. It’s hard […] July 12, 2023June 27, 2023
Transits July 17 – 24 ~ Sun Enters Cancer to Meet Mercury – Insights and Remedies Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Cancer from July 17th to 24th 2023. Tap into powers of insight and inner growth. Sun in Cancer – Insights and Remedies Dakshinayana commences as the Sun moves into the sign of Cancer. Dakshinayana refers to the movement of the sun to the […] July 7, 2023July 12, 2023
Transits July 16 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Your ideas express more than words Mercury, planet of intelligence is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 16th to 24th 2023, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with protectiveness and emotional insight. This transit brings out your private side, along with a rather defensive streak which reflects this asterism’s rulers, The Naghas, the mythological snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure. Serpents are a […] July 6, 2023June 27, 2023
Transits July 9 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Sympathetic thinking inspires good fortune Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 9th until 16th 2023. Pushya is a highly auspicious nakshatra for most major purposes, which gives you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity and the finest things. This asterism’s symbol of an Udder shows a nurturing, […] June 29, 2023June 30, 2023
Transits July 30 – August 2 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to affirmation Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 30th to August 2nd. 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 intervention. It’s hard […] July 20, 2022June 29, 2022
Transits July 24 – 31 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Combine intellect and instinct Mercury, planet of intelligence is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 24th to 31st 2022, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. This transit brings out your private and protective streak, which reflects this asterism’s rulers, The Naghas, the shape-shifting mythological snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure. Serpents are a symbol of wisdom […] July 14, 2022June 29, 2022
Transits July 18 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Mental stimulation and spiritual energy Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 18th until 24th 2022. Pushya is a highly auspicious nakshatra for most life purposes, giving you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity and the finest things in life. Your attention turns to security and providing for […] July 8, 2022June 20, 2022
Transits August 2 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Uncover secret information Mercury, planet of intelligence is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 2nd to 9th 2021, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the deadly shape-shifting mythological snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure. This transit brings out your private and protective streak, where you have empathic instincts but […] July 3, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 26 – August 2 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Inspired thinking makes spiritual energy Mercury, planet of thought, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within the sign of Cancer on July 26th until August 2nd 2021. Pushya is highly auspicious for most life purposes, which gives you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity and the finest things in life. Your attention shifts to providing security, looking after […] June 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 10 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Success through intellect and intuition. Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 10th to 17th 2020, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. Ashlesha gives you good emotional understanding but also knowledge of how the real-world works – serpents are symbols of wisdom and shrewdness, and you may encounter manoeuvring and manipulation from people […] August 9, 2020November 6, 2021
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Jun 9 – July 4 ~ Venus, Jupiter Conjunction (in Cancer ) ~ A strong bond of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Cancer with expansive, protective Jupiter from June 9th to July 4th, 2026. These two planets were together in Gemini from mid-May up to June 1st and now continue their association in maternal, emotional Cancer, where Jupiter is exalted and gives you the best of its expansive […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 1 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from June 1st to 18th 2026. This is a repeat of Jupiter’s transit from mid-October to early December of last year, and opportunities from that time should come to their full fruition now. Jupiter in its […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 1 – Oct 31 ~ Jupiter Exaltation (in Cancer) ~ Seeing the big picture Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from June 1 to October 31st 2026. This is a continuation of Jupiter’s initial entry into this sign from mid-October to early December 2025, where opportunities from that time will repeat and be developed. You have had a taste of Jupiter’s potential […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 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