Transits Aug 17 – Sep 17 ~ Ketu, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Spirit and self-denial The Sun, the all-powerful center of the universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality, from August 17th to September 17th, 2026. This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down your individual identity and sees you wanting to merge with something greater than the […] July 8, 2026July 8, 2026
Transits Aug 5 – 17 ~ Jupiter, Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Courting controversy The light-giving Sun is conjunct with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and expansive Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 17th, 2026. These three planets begin this transit in different nakshatras within Cancer, with Mercury in Punarvasu, Jupiter in Pushya, and the Sun in Ashlesha, each giving its own flavor. Mercury is returning into […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 28 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Shatabisha) ~ A moment of self-healing The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on August 28th falls in Shatabisha, the nakshatra representing mysticism and healing. This near-total obscuration sees the Earth’s shadow blocking the light of the Sun onto the Full Moon, at a moment to rediscover your emotional center and psychic security. A period of work and ambition culminates, where success gives […] June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
Transits Aug 12 ~ Solar Eclipse in Cancer (Ashlesha) ~ Shed a psychic layer The Solar Eclipse in Cancer on August 12th falls in Ashlesha, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with security and protection. This Total Eclipse is, in effect, a turbocharged New Moon, where the Sun’s light is completely obscured by the Moon’s disk, and emotion comes symbolically in front of ego and self-expression. You may be drawn into […] June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
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 Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits 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 […] June 17, 2026June 17, 2026
Transits Jul 20 – Aug 3 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 20th to August 3rd, 2026, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Transits Jul 17 – Aug 17 ~ Jupiter Sun Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Good fortune and charisma The life-giving Sun comes together with expansive Jupiter in Cancer from July 17th to August 17th, 2026, and gives you a wide-range vision of the future. These two great planetary friends have a liberating influence when they join forces, particularly with Jupiter giving its best effects in its most powerful sign. The Sun shows your […] June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Dakshinamurthi Homa – Guru Purnima Special (Once in 12 Years) Written by Align27 July 21, 2026July 22, 2026
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 01 to Oct 03 Rahu in Dhanishtha ~ Marching to your own beat ✅ Do’sFocus […] Written by Align27 July 31, 2026July 31, 2026
Your Predictions – Rahu in Dhanishtha Pada 4 & Ketu in Magha Pada 2 Written by Align27 July 29, 2026July 29, 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
