Transits June 7 – June 18 Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A full romantic pursuit Venus, the planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from June 7th to 18th 2024. Mrigashira’s symbol, the mythical Deer, is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. […] May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
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 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 April 26 – May 8 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ Your romantic interest turns into a chase Venus, planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from April 26th to May 8th 2023. Mrigashira’s symbol, the mythical Deer, is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. […] April 16, 2023March 30, 2023
Transits February 24 – March 27 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from February 24th to March 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. This transit is a repeat of Mars’s movement through Mrigashira from late September to early December last year (2022), and you may find issues from that time returning and being […] February 14, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits November 13 – January 12, 2023 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Slow and steady success Mars, planet of action and competition, is retrograde from Nov 13th 2022 to Jan 12th 2023 where it returns over the area it covered through September to mid-October 2022. Issues from the recent past resurface and challenge you to find a solution, as Mars’s altogether six-months in Taurus is several times longer than its usual […] November 3, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits October 30 – November 13 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Gemini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of action and energy, is retrograde starting in Gemini from October 30th until November 13th, before retreating into Taurus until January 12th 2023. Of all planets, hard-charging Mars is possibly the least comfortable in backwards motion, and you spend twice as long to go half as far, and must consolidate your ground before […] October 20, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits September 24 – December 4 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Take time to reach your goal Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from Sep 24th – Dec 4th, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. This extended stay in Mrigashira includes Mars’s retrograde motion starting October 31st, which carries an extra power to transform your life. Choose a course of action carefully and appreciate success may […] September 14, 2022August 24, 2022
Transits July 7 – 18 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless romantic chase Venus, planet of relationship, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from July 7th to 18th 2022. In myth, Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and likewise you are driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. Even in this […] June 27, 2022June 10, 2022
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
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Jun 11 – 22 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from June 11th to June 22nd, 2026. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra, which may see you being drawn into higher and more influential circles through qualities of charm and attraction. Raise the tone in your relationship, and you […] Written by Align27 April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Jun 2 – 11 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express a complex idea Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra, the nakshatra in the sign of Gemini, from June 2nd to 11th 2026. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts a quality of light and shade, and a more emotional style of expression than is usual for airy, witty Gemini. Mercury is strong and analytical in […] Written by Align27 April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
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