Transits June 25 – July 8 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Access higher powers of memory and intelligence Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Gemini from June 25th until July 8th 2023. Mercury in strength in Gemini, gives you a curious and questioning mentality that values knowledge for its own sake. You are a natural scholar and teacher, a quick study, with a flair for numbers and […] June 15, 2023July 24, 2023
Transits June 21 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ Your knowledge quest finds fulfilment Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Mrigashira from June 21st to June 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s mythical symbol is the Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for […] June 11, 2023May 29, 2023
Transits June 18 – July 14 ~ Mercury combust (in Taurus) ~ Practical thinking makes you a star Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun in Taurus from June 18th to July 14th 2023. This is Mercury ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where the Sun’s rays have an overpowering effect on your decision-making and overall train of thought. It can be hard to concentrate on a particular issue, […] June 10, 2023July 21, 2023
Transits June 17 – July 3 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Find the right words for complex emotions Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini on June 27th until July 3rd 2023. Ardra’s symbol, a Teardrop, immerses you in empathy, anger and deep talk, where sharing ideas or just simple conversation has a strong sentimental undertow. This nakshatra’s ruler, Rudra the Storm God, symbolizes a downpour, […] June 7, 2023May 29, 2023
Transits June 8 – 15 ~ Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Taurus) ~ A brilliant pairing for study and business Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Taurus from June 8th to 15th 2023. This transit comes after Mercury’s two-month-plus stay in fiery, impulsive Aries, and sees a shift in your thinking towards practical affairs and material security. It’s not enough to be first or quickest anymore, you need a […] May 29, 2023May 26, 2023
Transits June 28 – July 5 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ Follow your knowledge quest Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Mrigashira from June 28th to July 5th 2022, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. The Taurus portion of Mrigashira, up to July 2nd, sees your mind fixed and focused, with a stubborn and possibly argumentative mentality that likes to stick to the facts. […] June 18, 2022May 31, 2022
Transits June 18 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from June 18th until 28th. This is a repeat of Mercury’s transit in mid-May, where it dipped into Rohini before going retrograde on May 10th,, so you may encounter a similar situation from that time, or find an answer you were […] June 8, 2022May 27, 2022
Transits May 14 – Jun 18 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Sharp thought and speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, retrogrades into the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 14th, all the way to June 18th 2022. This is an extended period for Mercury in this asterism, bringing greater focus on all its affairs and giving you the opportunity to concentrate your thinking. […] May 4, 2022April 27, 2022
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
Happiness Predictions from Your Birth Chart (Kshema Tara) Discover Your Kshema Tara – The Hidden Path to Joy in Your Birth Chart Did you know that your Nakshatra (birth star) holds a hidden map to your happiness? In Vedic astrology, there’s something called the Kshema Tara – a set of three Nakshatras that hold the energy of comfort, peace, and emotional well-being for […] Written by Align27 June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Your Planetary Conjunctions Reading In astrology, a conjunction happens when two or more planets are in the same sign in your birth chart. It means they’re sitting very close to each other, like roommates sharing the same room. This matters because when planets are conjunct, their energies combine, for better or worse. They don’t work separately, they blend, clash, […] Written by Align27 June 8, 2025June 6, 2025
July 13 – Nov 28 ~ Saturn retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, the planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 13th to November 28th, 2025, for Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase, where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Saturn entered Pisces at the end of March 2025 and remains in this sign […] Written by Align27 June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
July 16 – Aug 21 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, the planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from July 26th to August 21st, 2025. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but also happen to be planetary enemies which take some work to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable in airy Gemini than Jupiter, and […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
July 23 – Aug 13 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Put your energy into a close partnership Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 23rd to August 13th, 2025. Uttara is known for its laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, so that pushy, energetic Mars gives this transit a double-edged quality. You need […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 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