Transits July 28 – August 8 ~ Venus (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A relaxed romantic scene Venus, planet of art and relating, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from July 28th until August 8th 2021. Purva’s symbol is a hammock, which describes its relaxed nature, and this transit finds Venus in an easygoing and romantic setting. You are happy to let a relationship take its own course where there […] Align27 June 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 20 – August 10 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ Take the Royal Road Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 20th until August 10th. This is the Leo nakshatra par excellence where the royal planet Mars has a natural affinity, giving you willpower and a flamboyant approach that inspires others to follow. If you have recently felt […] Align27 June 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 26 – August 2 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Inspired thinking makes spiritual energy Mercury, planet of thought, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within the sign of Cancer on July 26th until August 2nd 2021. Pushya is highly auspicious for most life purposes, which gives you a generous mentality and the promise of peace, prosperity and the finest things in life. Your attention shifts to providing security, looking after […] Align27 June 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 24 – September 13 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Reawaken an old connection Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is retrograde in the second pada of Shravana, in the sign of Capricorn from July 24th to September 13th. This is the same ground Saturn went through from late February until late March 2021, and lessons from that time come around again and offer you the chance of […] Align27 June 18, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 20 – August 18 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance to broaden your mind Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is retrograde in the fourth pada of Dhanishtha from July 20th to August 18th, the nakshatra across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This is the same area Jupiter recently passed through between April 25th and May 20th, and experiences from that time now repeat, giving you another pass […] Align27 June 17, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 20 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Fire your mental arrows Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from July 20th until 27th. Punarvasu’s symbol is a Quiver of Arrows, which is associated with a long-distance vision, and Mercury sends your thought-arrows towards their target. The Quiver is symbolic of home and replenishment, so your mental focus is on […] Align27 June 15, 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 […] Align27 June 15, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 17 – 28 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Making a grand romantic gesture. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 17th until 28th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within Leo, which makes you love to be noticed and make a grand gesture. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a royal throne-room, showing grand […] Align27 June 14, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 15 – 25 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From moody to magnificent Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from July 15th to 25th. Cancer and Leo, and Ashlesha and Magha, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this ‘knot-end’ feels a sense of adjustment, with a fated and unsupported quality. Mars is […] Align27 June 14, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits July 14 – 20 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ From romantic instinct to openness Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 14th to 20th. The final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha comprises this ‘knot-end’ which is characterized by an unstable and rather fated quality. Relationship-wise this may see you behaving unusually or having a passing […] Align27 June 11, 2021November 5, 2021
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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