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
Transits July 29 – Aug 21 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Looking for soul security Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 29th to August 21st, 2025. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase which takes the planet back into the area it covered from late June to early July 2025, and issues from that time arise again now. […] June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Transits July 16 – Aug 17 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Sum up a mood in words Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Cancer from July 16th to August 17th, 2025. Your Predictions Sun and Mercury begin at opposite ends of Cancer in this extended transit, with Sun in Pushya and Mercury in Ashlesha, though Mercury is retrograde from July 18th. The two planets […] May 29, 2025July 11, 2025
Transits July 18 – Aug 11 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Turn back in search of truth 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 […] May 29, 2025July 11, 2025
Articles Your Mercury’s Nakshatra Reading What Mercury reveals about your speech, thoughts & mental power The Nakshatra Mercury occupies at the time of your birth fine-tunes your mental frequency. It reveals the style of your intelligence – whether you’re naturally strategic, poetic, curious, analytical, or emotionally insightful. It shows how your thoughts form, why you speak the way you do, […] May 28, 2025May 26, 2025
Transits June 25 – July 7 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Mind-food and mental stimulation Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from June 25th to July 7th, 2025. Pushya is a highly favorable nakshatra, which gives you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity, and the finest things in life. Its symbol of an Udder shows a supportive and […] May 12, 2025May 12, 2025
Transits June 16 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewed mental energy Mercury, the planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from June 16th to 25th 2025. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows is associated with a long-distance vision, where Mercury sends your thought arrows towards their target. The Quiver is also symbolic of replenishment and home, so your mental […] May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Yama Deepam – Lamp Lighting Ritual for Protection The Yama Deepam ritual involves lighting a special lamp or deepam dedicated to Yama in the sayam sandhya timing on the day of Dhanteras. Visit this blog post to read more about Dhanteras – Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings ⏱️ Yama Deepam – Timings Chennai, India – 18 Oct, 2025 06:02 PM to 07:15 […] Written by Align27 October 13, 2025October 14, 2025
Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival of lights. The name “Dhanteras” combines the Sanskrit words “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” referring to the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. On this day Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is worshiped, to seek prosperity. Timings for 2025 Chennai, India – 18th Oct, 2025 […] Written by Align27 October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury in Vishakha + Sun Conjunction in Libra Mercury in Vishakha ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 16th to 27th, 2025. Mercury in Vishakha Predictions Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine […] Written by Align27 October 12, 2025October 12, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars in Vishakha Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 13th to November 1st 2025. Your Predictions Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch sees your battling energy on a high, and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and […] Written by Align27 October 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Your Predictions – Sun in Chitra Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chittra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in the zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 24th 2025. Your Predictions Chittra’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Collect Merit’, so you are invested in good works and business that produce a life-supporting effect. Chittra […] Written by Align27 October 8, 2025October 8, 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