Transits Jul 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your inner light The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination, where adventure comes to find you on a mental and spiritual level. Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother, who […] June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Transits Jul 2 – 8 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Prepare for a sudden change of heart Venus, the planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo from July 2nd to 8th, 2026. This ‘knot-end’ passage sees Venus move between elements and nakshatras, from water to fire and from Ashlesha to Magha, and the handover period sees an uncertain phase in your relationship and shared plans. […] June 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Transits Jun 29 – Jul 23 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Revival of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Cancer from June 29th to July 23rd, 2026, in the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2026. Mercury remains in Punarvasu throughout this whole transit, the auspicious and restorative nakshatra associated with replenishment and financial success. You may be rethinking your budget, or a planned […] May 25, 2026May 25, 2026
Transits Jun 11 – Aug 8 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewed mental energy Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from June 11th to August 8th 2026. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from June 29th to July 23rd, which grounds this nakshatra’s visionary symbolism and gives new scope to your ideas. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows sees […] April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Transits Jun 1 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from June 1st to 18th 2026. This is a repeat of Jupiter’s transit from mid-October to early December of last year, and opportunities from that time should come to their full fruition now. Jupiter in its […] April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Transits May 14 – Jun 1 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A star student Jupiter, planet of knowledge and protection, is in pada (part) three of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Gemini from May 14th to June 1st 2026. This is Jupiter’s third transit through this nakshatra pada over the last twelve months, with its previous stay coming from December 2025 to early January 2026, while in retrograde […] March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Transits Apr 20 – May 14 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A practical philosopher Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Punarvasu, the nakshatra associated with renewal, from April 20th to May 14th 2026. This transit sees Jupiter in this pada for the third time in its year-long stay in Gemini, after most recently transiting through January 2026, in retrograde motion. Jupiter is now […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Dhanishta & Jupiter in Punarvasu Pada 1 Mercury in Dhanishta – Jan 30 to Feb 07 Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishta across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from January 30th to February 7th, 2026. Your Mercury Predictions This nakshatra is famed for its association with music, as represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol, the drum, […] January 27, 2026January 26, 2026
Transits Jan 30 – Apr 20 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ Instant enlightenment Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Punarvasu, in the sign of Gemini from January 30th to April 20th 2026. This extended transit sees Jupiter returning to the place it covered in late August 2025, and an opportunity from that time may resurface now. Initially retrograde up to March 11th, […] January 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Sep 2 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 1st to September 2nd, 2026. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation, where it is challenged to express itself easily in relationships, creativity, and all its natural affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can feel ill at […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 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