Transits Aug 2 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ The King of Transformation Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits August 2 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light on self-transformation The Sun, the planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 2nd to 16th 2024, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha is ruled by The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents who act as guardians of heavenly wealth, and now reflect your secretive style and worldly wisdom. The Shakti of this asterism […] June 25, 2024June 25, 2024
Transits August 13 – 20 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between two extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th 2023. Gandata means ‘knot-end’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends either […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 3 – 17 Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ A moment for self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents who acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth, which now reflects your secretive style and worldly wisdom. Your protective streak extends to friends […] July 24, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Crossing the karmic bridge Sun, the day-star and symbol of self, moves through the Cancer-Leo Gandanta zone from August 13th to 20th 2022. This ‘knot-end’ passage also forms the boundary between Ashlesha and Magha nakshatras, where the double-gap makes a loose and un-anchored transit, as the Solar principle loses its power to act decisively. You may end up with […] August 3, 2022July 13, 2022
Transits August Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does August have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in August and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Sun in Ashlesha – 3 August to 17 August Protecting […] July 31, 2022July 28, 2022
Transits August 3 – 17 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Protecting your investment Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents known in mythology for their deadly venom, who acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth. You reflect their worldly wisdom and cunning now, knowing […] July 24, 2022July 7, 2022
Transits August 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light into the dark Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 16th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents known in mythology for their deadly venom, but who also acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth. They stand for worldly wisdom and cunning, […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 13 – 21 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Make your instincts creative. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and the nakshatras of Ashlesha and Magha on August 13th until 21st. Gandanta is the double border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, which can bring a period of instability for your […] August 11, 2020November 6, 2021
The 3 Stars That Define You – Discover Your Janma Tara There’s a pattern that was already written the moment you were born. It lives quietly beneath your personality, your preferences – even your passions. We call it your Janma Tara. It’s a trio of stars that shape how your soul moves through life. Now, you can discover your full Janma Tara inside the Birth Chart […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Your Sexual Compatibility Report – Now Live on align27 🔥 We’ve taken the Together Module in the align27 app to the next level – now including Sexual Compatibility insights. Whether you’re exploring a new connection or deepening an existing one, this feature helps you understand the intimate chemistry between you and another person through the lens of Vedic astrology. 🔥 Discover what sparks passion 🌓 […] Written by Align27 June 27, 2025June 30, 2025
Mars + Venus Activate Scorpio – Your Predictions We’re in the midst of a rare and potent astrological alignment – a double transit (June 29th to July 25th) where both Mars and Venus are aspecting the sign of Scorpio at the same time. Mars, currently in Leo, casts its protective 4th aspect onto Scorpio, while Venus, in its own sign of Taurus, sends its […] Written by Align27 July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 19 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ Curiosity crossed with comfort Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) two of Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer from August 30th to September 19th, 2025. Punarvasu’s symbol of a quiver of arrows sits well with Jupiter’s adventurous, questing nature, and promises the pursuit of knowledge and an expansion of your horizons. This […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 15 ~ Ketu, Mercury Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Channelling inspiration Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with spiritual, self-sacrificing Ketu in Leo from August 30th to September 15th, 2025. You think on a subtle and intuitive level and may understand more than you are able to put into words. Appreciate that your communication isn’t of the everyday kind and you are capable […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2025July 2, 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