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 February 18 – March 4 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Healing quality and wise words Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is moving swiftly through pada four of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 18th to March 4th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and its fourth pada relates to Cancer navamsha – the relationship and subtle […] February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 4 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Practical words and wisdom Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is in pada three of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 4th to 18th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and pada three relates to Gemini navamsha – the relationship and spirituality chart. This Mercury-ruled influence gives an […] January 27, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 4 – 16 ~ Venus (in Shravana) ~ Make all the right connections Venus, planet of art and relationship, is in Shravana from February 4th to 16th, a nakshatra wholly within the zodiacal sign of Capricorn. The Shakti, or unique gift, of this asterism is ‘Making Connection’, and Venus here sees you bonding with a partner over a shared love of the arts, either in romantic affair or […] January 25, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 23 – February 5 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Shine a light on new knowledge The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 23rd to February 5th. This nakshatra’s symbol is the Ear, which translates to hearing and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. The positive side of this transit is where you use positive solar energy to define yourself […] January 18, 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 January 21 – February 4 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Build up your knowledge foundations Jupiter, planet of expansion and belief, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 21st until February 4th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart which governs relationships and spirituality – and has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Between Jupiter […] January 15, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 11 – 20 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Success from speaking and listening Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from January 11th to 20th. This is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates particularly to an oral tradition and spoken spiritual knowledge. Mercury is in Capricorn alongside philosophical Jupiter and ambtious Saturn during […] January 4, 2021November 6, 2021
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Jun 9 – July 4 ~ Venus, Jupiter Conjunction (in Cancer ) ~ A strong bond of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Cancer with expansive, protective Jupiter from June 9th to July 4th, 2026. These two planets were together in Gemini from mid-May up to June 1st and now continue their association in maternal, emotional Cancer, where Jupiter is exalted and gives you the best of its expansive […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
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 […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 1 – Oct 31 ~ Jupiter Exaltation (in Cancer) ~ Seeing the big picture Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from June 1 to October 31st 2026. This is a continuation of Jupiter’s initial entry into this sign from mid-October to early December 2025, where opportunities from that time will repeat and be developed. You have had a taste of Jupiter’s potential […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 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