Transits January 31 – March 6 ~ Saturn Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Balance of light and shade Saturn in Aquarius is in close proximity to the Sun from January 31st to March 6th 2023. The planet of boundaries, karma and success, is lost in the Sun’s glare through this transit, and symbolically becomes invisible. The vital organizing power and effect of Saturn is dissipated, and there may be a loosening or unbinding […] January 21, 2023December 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
Sep 5 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A laid-back conversation Mercury, the planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 5th to 13th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, where you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra’s rulership […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 27, 2026
Sep 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from September 2nd to 24th, 2026. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, and having a goal to work towards inspires you above your usual level. This asterism is represented by a Quiver of Arrows, which is linked […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Sep 20 – Oct 8 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Personal versus collective energy Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada (part) three from September 20th to October 8th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. The third pada of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsha, ruled by Saturn, which is in marked contrast to Jupiter’s sign placement in emotional Cancer. You […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 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
