Transits Sep 13 – 20 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 13th to 20th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, where you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra’s rulership by […] July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Transits Sep 6 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Words of Love Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from September 6th to 13th, 2025, the nakshatra symbolized by a swinging Hammock. Purva’s relaxed nature is concerned with pleasure and personal affection, but you still have definite views about big issues and prefer to remain independent-minded. You indulge yourself and like to have fun […] July 21, 2025July 22, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Cancer Mercury, the planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Cancer-Ashlesha on July 18th up to August 11th, in the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2025. Your Predictions are classic experiences associated with this three-week-plus window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. Mercury begins […] July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
Transits Aug 30 – Sep 15 ~ Ketu, Mercury Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Channelling inspiration Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with spiritual, self-sacrificing Ketu in Leo from August 30th to September 15th, 2025. You think on a subtle and intuitive level and may understand more than you are able to put into words. Appreciate that your communication isn’t of the everyday kind and you are capable […] July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Transits Aug 30 – Sep 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Dramatic powers of speech Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Leo from August 30th to September 15th, 2025. The Sun beginning in Purva Phalguni and Mercury in Magha, the heart of Leo, move gradually closer together through this transit, and your ideas take on new power and dramatic skill. You find the […] July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Transits Aug 30 – Sep 5 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ A bold statement of intent Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from August 30th to September 6th, 2025. Mercury enters this sign and nakshatra after an extended period in Cancer through the last two months, and the contrast in your communication style is sharp. A recent project you may have had second […] July 2, 2025July 28, 2025
Transits Aug 28 – Oct 2 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer, Leo, Virgo) ~ Get perspective on your thinking Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, moves alongside the Sun from August 28th to October 2nd, 2025, as it moves from Cancer to Leo into Virgo. This is Mercury’s ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where its closeness to the Sun affects your decision-making and overall train of thought. It becomes harder to concentrate on a […] July 1, 2025August 26, 2025
Transits Aug 28 – Sep 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap Venus, the planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from August 23rd to September 3rd, 2025. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra for most life purposes, which may see you being drawn into high and powerful circles. Raise the tone in your relationship and you get the […] July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Transits Aug 21 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Aslesha) ~ Intellect and emotion Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Ashlesha from August 21st to 30th 2025. This is a repeat of Mercury’s transiting place through July of this year, while in its extended transit through Cancer, which included its retrograde phase. A solution to a recent problem may arise now, or an offer may come […] July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Transits July 24 – Aug 9 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is an important Hindu festival that honors Goddess Durga in her nine forms (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction), symbolizing the victory of good over evil and is also a period of introspection and divine connection.. These nine nights are dedicated to deepening our inner journey, detoxifying the mind, […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Sarva Pitru Amavasya + Solar Eclipse – Rituals Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on September 21st, 2025. 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 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars + Mercury in Libra & Saturn’s Purva Bhadrapada Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra ~ Assert yourself sweetly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with action-oriented Mars in Libra from October 3rd to 24th, 2025. Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra Predictions This combination in a thinking-oriented air sign increases your mental energy and makes your wishes known clearly. You are smart and persuasive, but […] Written by Align27 October 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Dec 7 – 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Accept a second offer Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Scorpio from December 7th to 15th, 2025. This transit is a repeat of Mercury and the Sun’s recent coming together in Scorpio in mid-November, while Mercury was retrograde, and your mind returns now to a question that occupied your thinking at that time. […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 7 – 20 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Speak sweetly and keep a secret Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Scorpio from December 7th to 20th, 2025. These two planetary friends are at opposite ends of Scorpio and in different nakshatras through this transit, with Mercury beginning in Vishakha and Venus in Anuradha, but together they still carry great promise. Your speech […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 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