Transits August 5 – 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 or confusion in reaching an agreement. Leo gives you a confident, even rather theatrical style of speech, but […] June 25, 2024June 25, 2024
Transits The 6 Big Retrogrades of 2024 Mercury retrograde usually makes the headlines, but many other planets go retrograde throughout the year and are as impactful as Mercury, they just don’t have the same PR ;). Retrogrades are common cosmic events that impact us all – they can cause confusion and revisions and a level headed person can suddenly change their ways […] December 27, 2023December 27, 2023
Articles Finding Your Zen in the Storm: 10 Tips for Mercury Retrograde Harmony Mercury Retrograde (April 21st to May 15th, 2023) can definitely have its challenges, but it’s important to remember that it’s also an opportunity for growth and reflection. Mercury rules the intellect, discrimination, communication, language, learning, youth, friends, and recreation. When retrograde it disrupts the flow of Mercury’s normal energy, which affects the house that Mercury […] April 20, 2023April 20, 2023
Transits This Week’s Solar Eclipse & Mercury Retrograde Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
The Most Powerful Day to Honor Ancestors – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on October 1st/2nd, 2024. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2024September 29, 2024
Are you a wealth guardian, healer or a sensitive leader? – Check what your Moon says about you! In Vedic astrology, the Moon represents emotions, intuition, and how you nurture others. Its placement in your natal chart can greatly influence your personality, relationships, and life path. Your Moon’s house placement can profoundly influence your emotions, relationships, and life choices. To understand the full impact of the Moon in your chart and how it […] Written by Align27 September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
November 21 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 21st to 30th 2024. This transit sees Mercury remain in Scorpio as part of its longer stay in the sign-up to early January 2025, through the Scorpio Gandanta degrees, or junction area. This phrase translates […] Written by Align27 October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
November 19 – December 2 ~ Sun (in Anuradha) ~ Indulge yourself in different company The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Anuradha from November 19th until December 2nd, 2024, a gentler and more sensitive nakshatra within tough, Mars-ruled Scorpio. Sun exchanges glance with expansive Jupiter through this transit, so your social life can be a perfect escape from the intensity where you accept an exotic invitation just to […] Written by Align27 October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
November 18 – 29 ~ Venus (in Purvashadha) ~ Renewing your vows Venus, the planet of love and art, moves into Purvashadha in the sign of Sagittarius, November 18th to 29th 2024. This nakshatra translates to ‘the Undefeated’ and gives a sense of invincibility that favours a long-lasting relationship built on solid ground. Purva’s Shakti, or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal sees Venus spark a romantic […] Written by Align27 October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
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
