Transits May 23 – October 11 ~ Saturn retrograde in Capricorn ~ What comes slow, comes strong Saturn, planet of karma and success, goes retrograde in Capricorn-Shravana on May 23rd, all the way until October 11th. This is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where its themes of the last year repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn is at home in Capricorn and also goes through the centre […] May 7, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits March 25 – july 24 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Think positively and plan ahead Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the third pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from March 25th until July 24th 2021. Pada three of this nakshatra is ruled by Gemini navamsha – the underlying chart governing relationships and the subtle body – which here has an especially airy and intellectual tone. The combination […] March 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 20 – March 25 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Work and play hard Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from February 20th until March 25th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart ruling relationships and the astral body – which here has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Saturn’s realistic nature is […] February 3, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 22 – February 20 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Listen and learn Saturn, planet of karma and hard work, is in pada one of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from January 22nd to February 20th 2021. Saturn is at home in this sign where it gives potential for long-term planning and building, and smart thinking now sets you up into the future. Shravana pada one, […] January 16, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Make your vision real Saturn, planet of karma and success, enters the fourth pada of Uttara Ashada from December 24th to January 22nd, the portion of this nakshatra in the sign of Capricorn. This is new ground for Saturn this year – it reached this point in its own sign previously in May and June 2020 before turning retrograde. […] December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 20 – December 24 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Make a statement of your success. Saturn, planet of boundaries, work, and success, is in the third pada of Uttara Ashada, in the sign of Capricorn from November 20th to December 24th, 2020. This is a repeat of Saturn’s transit in the Summer, from mid-June to early August 2020, and issues from that time may return into your life and be […] November 11, 2020November 6, 2021
Jun 18 – July 4 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ Growth and good fortune Jupiter, planet of growth and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Pushya, the auspicious nakshatra of sustenance and spiritual energy, from June 18th to July 4th, 2026. This is natural territory for Jupiter, in its sign of exaltation, with fertile ground for education, expansion, and knowledge, reflecting Brihaspati/Jupiter being Pushya’s own ruling devata. The […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Jun 17 – 22 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Taking pride in your intelligence Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the Sun in Gemini from June 17th to Jun 22nd 2026. Sun and Mercury are in different nakshatras within Gemini and far enough apart within this sign to keep their integrity and not interfere with each other’s functions. Together, these planets make Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 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
