Transits Aug 23 – Sep 3 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support 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 July 20 – Aug 2 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, the planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 20th to August 2nd, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Transits April 12 – May 12 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Fight to find meaning Mars, a planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer from April 12th to May 12th, 2025. This transit is part of Mars’s extra-long stay in zodiacal Cancer going back to October 2024, which takes on the quality both of a major challenge and opportunity. A course of action has probably […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Articles The Most Auspicious Lunar Mansion (Nakshatra) In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each with its own unique energy, deity, ruling planet, etc. These Nakshatras act as the subtle influencers of our lives, shaping our destiny based on where the Moon is placed at the time of birth. They provide deep insights into personality, strengths, […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits October 28 – January 12, 2025 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Fight to find meaning Mars, a planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer from October 28th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025. This extended transit is due to Mars’s retrograde motion on December 7th and takes on the quality both as a major challenge and opportunity. Cancer is the sign of Mars’s debilitation, where you […] September 23, 2024September 24, 2024
Transits July 19 – August 2 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, the planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 19th to August 2nd, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits July 9 – 20 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, the planet of art, luxury and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from July 9th to 20th 2024. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra for most life purposes, which may allow you to be drawn into high and influential circles. Raise the tone in your relationship and you get the […] May 31, 2024May 31, 2024
Transits July 1 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Sympathetic thinking gets a good deal Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 1st to 9th 2024. Pushya is a highly favourable nakshatra, which gives you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity and the finest things. Its symbol of an Udder shows a nurturing and generous temperament, and […] May 24, 2024May 24, 2024
Transits July 20 – August 3 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive more The Sun, planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 20th to August 3rd, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy for most purposes, where you feel supported and your ideas are taken up at a […] July 10, 2023June 27, 2023
Transits July 9 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Sympathetic thinking inspires good fortune Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 9th until 16th 2023. Pushya is a highly auspicious nakshatra for most major purposes, which gives you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity and the finest things. This asterism’s symbol of an Udder shows a nurturing, […] June 29, 2023June 30, 2023
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Oct 9 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Asking a romantic question The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Virgo from October 9th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies have a subtle effect on each other, while remaining far enough apart in Virgo to operate independently in their own styles. Venus’s aura of charm and diplomacy is not burnt up in the […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 2 Mercury Exaltation (in Virgo) ~ A touch of genius Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 15th to October 2nd, 2025. Virgo is Mercury’s sign, which gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You can express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 2025
Oct 6 – 17 Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in company, and […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 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