Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun, Mercury conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This combination gives you pride in your thinking and communication, and may inspire you to find a new solution to an old or intractable problem. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so while it’s […] April 5, 2023March 22, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun, Rahu conjunction (in Aries) ~ Pride meets deep desire The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with Rahu, symbol of desire and rebellion, from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This transit plays up your unorthodox side, where you identify with a left-field cause or belief, and put energy into chasing your most deeply-held ambitions. Your pursuit may come with some tension […] April 5, 2023April 11, 2023
Transits April 14 – 28 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 14th until 28th – the sign of its greatest strength, and the nakshatra associated with speed and courage. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, finds you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at other times may be difficult […] April 4, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits April 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th 2023. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability, where your plans fall in […] March 31, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits March 31 – April 14 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Giving insight and protection Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 14th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, which is particularly favourable for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust, with visions of a faraway […] March 21, 2023March 16, 2023
Transits March 18 – 31 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Let your spiritual energy shine The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 18th to 31st 2023. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality with a focus on the finer things in life. This […] March 8, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 5 – 18 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Purging and clearing a space The Sun, symbol of light and Self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 5th to 18th, the nakshatra that lies across the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus take on a new urgency, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, Power of Spiritual Fire, gives this period a ritual, cleansing quality. Purva’s ruling deity, […] February 24, 2023February 16, 2023
Transits February 19 – March 5 ~ Sun (in Shatabhishak) ~ Shed light and healing energy The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabishta, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 5th 2023. This asterism translates to ‘a hundred physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, is for Healing. You may be spending time looking after somebody or giving yourself a little extra care and […] February 9, 2023January 24, 2023
Transits February 06 – 19 ~ Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ March to your own drum-beat The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 19th 2023, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To create fame and abundance’, sees you stepping up as a performer. The Sun by transit sheds […] January 27, 2023January 11, 2023
Transits January 24 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in new knowledge The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 24th to February 6th 2023. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. You can use this solar energy to define yourself with speech, and also to […] January 14, 2023December 29, 2022
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Jul 5 – 21 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer and Gemini) ~ Get distance from your thinking Mercury, the planet of communication, is combust by the all-powerful Sun in its retrograde motion, first in Cancer, then in Gemini from July 5th to 21st, 2026. Combustion occurs when Mercury comes close to the Sun’s glare and becomes burnt up and weaker in the horoscope. Mercury moves back from Cancer to Gemini on July […] Written by Align27 June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Jul 4 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu Venus Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Romantic empathy Venus, the planet of relationships, comes together with shadowy Ketu in Leo from July 4th to August 1st, 2026. This conjunction gives you a warm and insightful approach to love, especially if your partner is in distress or needs sympathy and support. In the sign of Leo, you have a need for acclaim and a […] Written by Align27 June 5, 2026June 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