Transits May 10 – Jun 3 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, planet of intelligence, goes retrograde in Rohini from May 10th to June 3rd 2022, and remains in the sign of Taurus all the way. You are rethinking an old question or else new light shines on a problem that did not make sense before. This is a maximum-length 24-day retrograde phase where Mercury moves even more slowly than usual, […] April 30, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits May 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus between May 6th and 14th 2022, which includes its initial retrograde period from May 10th. Rohini is famed for its earthy beauty and charm, along with a flirtatious nature and links to agriculture and fertility. Plans grow and flourish here […] April 27, 2022April 13, 2022
Transits May 6 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from May 6th to 16th 2021. Rohini is a nakshatra famed for earthy beauty and charm, a flirtatious nature and links with agriculture and fertility. Plans grow and flourish here, you can make good contacts, have the gift of speech, […] April 15, 2021November 5, 2021
Sep 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from September 2nd to 24th, 2026. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, and having a goal to work towards inspires you above your usual level. This asterism is represented by a Quiver of Arrows, which is linked […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Sep 20 – Oct 8 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Personal versus collective energy Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada (part) three from September 20th to October 8th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. The third pada of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsha, ruled by Saturn, which is in marked contrast to Jupiter’s sign placement in emotional Cancer. You […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 27, 2026
Sep 18 – Nov 12 ~ Mars Debilitation (in Cancer) ~ A powerful mood Mars, the planet of action and energy, is in Cancer from September 18th to November 12th, the sign of its debilitation. You battle against daily moods in this transit and may need extra motivation before getting a long-range project off the ground. Influenced by your emotions even on your best day, you have great tenacity […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 27, 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
