Transits Aug 3 – 17 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light on self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 18th, 2026, a nakshatra associated with psychic insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, 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 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For August What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for August. 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). Aug 02 – 16 Sun in Ashlesha ~ The King of Transformation ✅ Do’sYou should trust your […] July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
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
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Jul 14 – Aug 13 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Cancer) ~ A test of faith Jupiter, the planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from July 14th to Aug 13th, 2026. The Sun and Jupiter are great planetary friends that support each other’s affairs, with strong, positive, and affirming mutual energy. The bright Sun’s glare, however, obscures anything close to it, to the point of symbolically burning […] Written by Align27 June 17, 2026June 17, 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