Transits Aug 13 – Sep 13 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun, first in Cancer and then Leo, from August 13th to September 13th, 2026. Combustion arises when Mercury sits close to the Sun and is burnt up in the solar glare, where it literally disappears in the sky and you lose your power […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Transits Aug 15 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Answers second time around Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Ashlesha from August 15th to 22nd, 2026. Your mind is wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your task is to separate thought from feeling. You may expect moments where you are overwhelmed and at a loss for words, though your knowledge also runs deeper […] July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Transits Aug 8 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Looking for soul security Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from August 8th to 15th, 2026. This is a complex place for Mercury, where you are influenced by your moods and attempt to find words for passing emotions and subtleties. Pushya, in particular, is a highly favorable nakshatra, which focuses […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 5 – 22 ~ Jupiter, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ A moment of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with philosophical Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 22nd, with Mercury focusing on fine details and Jupiter looking at the bigger picture. These two planets came together briefly in Gemini in late May and early June, when Mercury was strong and analytical. Now Jupiter is the […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 5 – 17 ~ Jupiter, Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Courting controversy The light-giving Sun is conjunct with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and expansive Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 17th, 2026. These three planets begin this transit in different nakshatras within Cancer, with Mercury in Punarvasu, Jupiter in Pushya, and the Sun in Ashlesha, each giving its own flavor. Mercury is returning into […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 28 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Shatabisha) ~ A moment of self-healing The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on August 28th falls in Shatabisha, the nakshatra representing mysticism and healing. This near-total obscuration sees the Earth’s shadow blocking the light of the Sun onto the Full Moon, at a moment to rediscover your emotional center and psychic security. A period of work and ambition culminates, where success gives […] June 26, 2026June 26, 2026
Transits Aug 3 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ A passion for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Pushya, within the sign of Cancer, from August 3rd to 18th, 2026. This is a natural and potent place for Jupiter to express itself, in its most favored sign and an auspicious nakshatra, where your protective qualities are at their height. Pada […] June 26, 2026June 26, 2026
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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
