Transits September 4 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make your own dramatic statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from September 4th to 14th 2024. This transit sees the return of Mercury to this nakshatra, after its initial transit through July and August, which included its retrograde phase. Mercury now moves forward and a recent project you may have flip-flopped […] July 29, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Leo August 05 to August 28 – Mercury Retrograde in Leo ~ A flash of inspiration from the past Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is retrograde in Leo between August 5th to 28th 2024. This is a medium-length Mercury retro period, where your ideas and communication have a reset, and you may expect delays […] July 29, 2024August 1, 2024
Transits September 29 – October 7 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Make choices with heart and mind Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 29th to October 7th 2023. This transit is a repeat of Mercury’s position in the second half of August this year, as the planet entered its retrograde phase, so you may now be […] September 19, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 19 – 28 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Find your superpowers of concentration Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from Aug 19th to 28th 2023. This short transit sees Mercury remaining stationary – apparently motionless – as it prepares to go retrograde on August 23rd, which all gives you great symbolic powers of concentration. […] August 9, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 17 – September 17 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Dramatic powers of speech Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Leo from August 17th to September 17th 2023. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from August 23rd to September 15th, which gives you a great opportunity for media work, striking deals and making social connections. Starting in Uttara Phalguni, Mercury moves backwards […] August 7, 2023August 17, 2023
Transits August 3 – 19 Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Speak and share in style Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 3rd to 19th, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the previous red one’. Purva’s symbol of a swinging hammock speaks to its relaxed nature, which is more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than a dramatic statement of opinion. You have definite views about […] July 24, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 25 – August 7 Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Discover your gift for saying the right thing Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Leo from July 25th to August 7th 2023. This pair are planetary friends, which makes a good transit for harmonious speech and smoothing over difficulties in relationship. Though your views are fixed to the point of stubbornness, you are also charming and […] July 15, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 25 – August 18 Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Time for speaking truth to power Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with forceful, assertive Mars in Leo from July 25th to August 18th 2023. This is a great transit for giving you mental energy and making your wishes known clearly. At other times you may rely on hints or suggestions, but now you speak up openly and express an idea […] July 15, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 24 – August 3 Mercury (in Magha) ~ Time to make your own dramatic statement Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 24th until August 3rd. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne-Room shows your communication becoming more confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, where you already sense the […] July 14, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits September 19 – October 14 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Prepare to commit Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 19th to October 14th. This extended stay includes Mercury’s retrograde period up to October 3rd, when your communication and planning goes through a change, and you review all available options. Mercury was recently […] September 9, 2022August 10, 2022
Your Karana (Action) Blueprint Reading In Vedic astrology, time is divided into 5 smaller units, each with its own special energy (Panchang). One of these is called Karana, which represents a specific kind of energy present at the time of your birth. If you were born during a particular Karana, that’s your birth Karana, and it plays a key role […] Written by Align27 September 3, 2025September 3, 2025
Lunar Eclipse Predictions and Rituals The total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025 (check local timings and visibility on the align27 app) happens with the Moon together with Rahu in Aquarius, opposite the Sun with Ketu in Leo. Most of the eclipse falls in Purva Bhadrapada, a Jupiter-ruled star that asks for honesty, long-term thinking, and higher purpose. This eclipse […] Written by Align27 September 2, 2025September 2, 2025
Your Predictions – 2 Major Mercury Transits + Powerful Conjunctions Mercury in Gandanta – August 28 to September 01 Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 28th to September 1st, 2025. Mercury in Gandanta Predictions This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through […] Written by Align27 August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer – August 21 to 30 Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of partnership, come together in Cancer from August 21 to 30th 2025. This pair of planetary friends together make a great transit for harmonious speech and reaching out to people to promote yourself and your business. […] Written by Align27 August 18, 2025August 20, 2025
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 1 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2025. Your Predictions This is part of Saturn’s retrograde phase, where it returns to the place it was in from late April to early June, and an issue from that […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 17, 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