Transits December 29 – January 18, 2023 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Capricorn/Sagittarius) ~ A second chance brings victory Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, turns retrograde in Capricorn-Uttara Ashada on December 29th, and then reverses into Sagittarius by New Year’s Eve 2022. Of three Mercury retrograde spells in a year this one is of medium duration, with the planet moving relatively quickly and avoiding the biggest retro delays and confusion. Still, it is […] December 19, 2022December 1, 2022
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 Do’s & Don’ts For November What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for November. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). November 3 – 14 Venus in Vishakha ~ Achieve a romantic victory Keep high romantic standards, […] October 31, 2022October 27, 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 10 – October 2 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Virgo) ~ Get your message over second-time Mercury is retrograde in Virgo from September 10th to October 2nd. This medium-length, medium-slow retrograde of twenty-two days falls in a practical earth sign like all 2022’s other Mercury retro phases. Now in its strongest sign of Virgo, Mercury gives the promise for smart and detailed thinking, and you the ability to unravel a long-standing […] September 1, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits July 28 – November 24 ~ Jupiter Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Faith brings good fortune Jupiter-Guru, planet of good fortune and philosophy, turns retrograde in Pisces from 28th July until 24th November 2022. Transiting through its own sign for this whole phase raises Jupiter’s healing powers of belief and you retrace your recent steps and recalibrate your ambitions. Jupiter’s five-month retrograde arc reinforces all such themes and sorts out the […] July 18, 2022June 30, 2022
Transits July 12 – October 23 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Capricorn) ~ A return to unfinished business Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is retrograde in Capricorn-Dhanishta from July 12th all the way until October 23rd, and remains in Capricorn altogether until January 17th 2023. This transit is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the last year repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn has […] July 2, 2022June 16, 2022
Transits June 4 – July 12 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Set up your ground rules Saturn, planet of karma and success, goes retrograde in Aquarius-Dhanishtha on June 4th until July 12th 2022. This is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the year so far repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn is in Aquarius for only a short time before it reverts back into its […] May 24, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits May 10 – Jun 3 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, planet of intelligence, goes retrograde in Rohini from May 10th to June 3rd 2022, and remains in the sign of Taurus all the way. You are rethinking an old question or else new light shines on a problem that did not make sense before. This is a maximum-length 24-day retrograde phase where Mercury moves even more slowly than usual, […] April 30, 2022August 2, 2022
Articles Clear Astrological Skies: Time to Take Action! Can you believe it? The astrological skies are clear! Yes that’s right, the latest series of retrogrades is behind us, and for the first time in almost a year, all the planets in our solar system will be direct in the sky. This makes this current period, up until 10th May 2022, the ideal time […] February 10, 2022February 10, 2022
Aug 5 – 22 ~ Jupiter, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ A moment of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with philosophical Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 22nd, with Mercury focusing on fine details and Jupiter looking at the bigger picture. These two planets came together briefly in Gemini in late May and early June, when Mercury was strong and analytical. Now Jupiter is the […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Aug 5 – 17 ~ Jupiter, Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Courting controversy The light-giving Sun is conjunct with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and expansive Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 17th, 2026. These three planets begin this transit in different nakshatras within Cancer, with Mercury in Punarvasu, Jupiter in Pushya, and the Sun in Ashlesha, each giving its own flavor. Mercury is returning into […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2026July 2, 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