Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Shravana & Sun in Shravana Mercury in Shravana – Jan 23 to Jan 30 Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from Jan 23rd to 30th 2026. Mercury in Shravana Predictions Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, […] January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Transits Feb 26 – Mar 21 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Turn back in search of truth Mercury, planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Aquarius from February 26th to March 21st, the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2026. There are classic experiences associated with this three-week-plus window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. Mercury remaining in Aquarius throughout (and […] January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Mar 2 ~ Mars, Venus Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ A smart romantic strategy Venus and Mars, the planets of war and peace, love and desire, come together in Aquarius from February 23rd to March 2nd, 2026. This combination is a match between planetary enemies, though it gives you an affinity for relationships, where you hit the sweet spot between compromise and desire. There is a powerfully Aquarian signature […] January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Mar 15 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Fight for your ambition The Sun, planet of soul and identity, comes together with dynamic Mars in Aquarius from February 23rd to March 15th, 2026. Mars enters Aquarius in the nakshatra of Dhanishta, and remains a distance from the Sun in Shatabishta up to March 4th. Remaining far apart allows each planet to express its energies freely, while they […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Apr 2 ~ Mars, Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Speaking a radical truth Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct with assertive Mars and radical Rahu in Aquarius from February 23rd to April 2nd 2026. An idea may have been in the planning stage recently, or you have studied the background of a business decision and now take a leap into action. Mercury and Mars are planetary enemies, which […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 21 – Mar 21 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Serious romantic intent Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) Two of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada within Pisces from February 21st to March 21st, 2026. This is a repeat of Saturn’s retrograde transit from June to mid-August of 2025, and an experience from that time may resurface now for you to resolve. […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 21 – Mar 4 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A romantic transformation Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from Feb 21st to March 4th 2026, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘Raise the Spiritual Fire’ shows purging and cleansing, as Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing old emotional […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 19 – Mar 4 ~ Sun (in Shatabhishak) ~ Shed light and heal yourself The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabishta, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 4th 2026. Shatabishta is ruled by Varuna, the God of the Waters, which brings greater contact with this element, perhaps in the form of a deep experience in the inner sea of […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 17 ~ Solar Eclipse in Dhanishtha (Aquarius) ~ Free your inner resources The Solar Eclipse in Aquarius-Dhanishta of February 17th, 2026, is an ‘annular’ event, where the edges of the Sun are exposed around the Moon’s disk, creating a Ring of Fire effect in the eclipse’s path of visibility. This eclipse is a supercharged New Moon, which draws a line under the past and allows you to […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 15 – Mar 10 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking the sweet truth Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 15th to March 10th 2026, in the Pisces portion of this nakshatra. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde motion starting February 26th, which is an important point for your decision-making and communication. This transit is also a repeat of Mercury’s movement since the […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
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