Transits August 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Be yourself and lift everyone’s energy Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 16th until 30th. This is the Sun’s home sign and Magha especially is the Heart of the Lion, the very essence of Leo’s fiery energy. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
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 July 20 – August 3 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ Shining with spiritual energy The Sun, planet of self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 20th to August 3rd, a nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy for most purposes, where you feel supported and your ideas are taken up at a […] June 15, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ A time of light and renewal The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, the nakshatra crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s symbol is a quiver full of arrows, which shows adventure through flights of thought and imagination, and its ruler is Aditi, the Divine Mother who presides over noble virtues and infinity itself. The Sun’s […] June 9, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits June 22 – July 6 ~ Sun (in Ardra) ~ Light after a storm Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 22nd to July 6th. This asterism’s ruler is Rudra, the Storm God, an incarnation of Shiva, and its symbol is the Teardrop, showing a cathartic moment where stress or sentiment overwhelms you, before you emerge feeling lighter and easier, […] June 3, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits June 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for meaning and fulfilment Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for meaning and fulfilment Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22nd, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. The fiery Sun takes on a more emotional quality in this Moon-ruled asterism, and its influence becomes like that of the fleeting […] May 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits May 14 – June 14 ~ Sun-Rahu conjunction in Taurus ~ A light in the darkness The Sun, star of self and creativity, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, in Taurus from May 14th to June 14th. This transit sees a clash of opposing energies, where the Sun brings light and confidence, while Rahu tests your self-belief and brings an exaggerated or distorted sense of your own ability. […] April 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits April 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Move from intuition to impulse The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini on April 10th until 17th. This is a double-border area extending either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, which can bring a period of instability: your plans may ‘fall […] March 29, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 31 – April 13 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Support a friend in need Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th 2021. This nakshatra means ‘the wealthy’ and gives you the promise of fortune and fine personal qualities, particularly for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust now, with visions of faraway places, […] March 16, 2021November 6, 2021
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Sep 27 – Oct 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Shine a light on your skills The Sun, star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolized by the Hand and handicraft. Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity in this nakshatra and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2026August 27, 2026
Sep 26 – Nov 6 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Libra) ~ Open a new conversation Mercury, the planet of the mind, and Venus, the planet of relationships, come together in Libra from September 26th to November 6th, 2026. This extended transit includes the retrograde phase of both planets and becomes a major event in the year in its own right. These two planetary friends’ paths weave back and forth and […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2026August 25, 2026
Sep 24 – Oct 17 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Emotional energy Mars, the planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer from September 24th to October 17th, 2026. Pushya’s symbol of an udder revolves around caring and nurturing, and your motivation and desires are bound up with looking after the people closest to you. The Shakti of this asterism, ‘The Power to […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2026August 25, 2026
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