Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Venus, & the Sun in Gemini (Ardra) Mercury in Ardra ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th, 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with the airy, witty Gemini. […] June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits July 3 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Find new mental drive and desire Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from July 3rd to 9th 2023. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows is associated with a long-distance vision, and Mercury now sends your thought-arrows towards their target. The Quiver is also symbolic of replenishment and home, so your mental focus […] June 24, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits July 12 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Mental arrows hit their target Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from July 12th until 18th. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows is associated with a long-distance vision, and now Mercury sends your thought-arrows towards their target. The Quiver is also symbolic of replenishment and home, so your mental […] July 2, 2022July 7, 2022
Transits July 5 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express your thoughts and feelings Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini on July 5th until 12th. In its own sign, Mercury gives you curiosity and clarity of mind, where you can dive into a subject and become an instant expert. Ardra’s symbol, a Teardrop, immerses you in empathy, anger and deep talk, […] June 25, 2022June 10, 2022
Transits July 20 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Fire your mental arrows Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from July 20th until 27th. Punarvasu’s symbol is a Quiver of Arrows, which is associated with a long-distance vision, and Mercury sends your thought-arrows towards their target. The Quiver is symbolic of home and replenishment, so your mental focus is on […] June 15, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 12 – 20 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Share your thoughts and feelings Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is placed in Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini from July 12th to 20th. This period puts the emphasis on investigation and examining facts and diverse information, where you are emotionally invested, but detached and clinical when required. Mercury in its own sign gives you strength and clarity […] June 11, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits May 29 – June 22 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Mrigashira) ~ Turn back in search of truth Mercury, planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Gemini-Mrigashira on May 29th until June 22nd, the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2021. There are classic experiences associated with this three-week window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. This transit begins in Mercury’s home […] May 14, 2021August 2, 2022
Your Nakshatra Bird Report In vedic astrology, each Nakshatra or Lunar mansion is connected to a bird just like how it is connected to a symbol or animal. It is also connected to a bird. These birds are not simply symbolic-they are energetic allies. Tapping into their qualities can offer remarkable benefits, helping us harness the full strength of […] Written by Align27 July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Oct 16 – Dec 6 Jupiter Exaltation (in Cancer) ~ Seeing the big picture Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from October 18th to December 6th 2025. This transit is a taster of Jupiter’s approaching mainstay in Cancer from June 2026, and you now get a flavour of the opportunities to come. At a 12-year high point for Jupiter’s affairs of protection […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 11, 2025
Oct 16 – 27 Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 16th to 27th, 2025. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents and […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Oct 13 – Nov 1 Mars (in Vishakha) ~ Victory in study and travel Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 13th to November 1st 2025. Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch sees your battling energy on a high, and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and raise your […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 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