Transits Aug 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th 2025. Gandata means ‘knot-end’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends on […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits Aug 12 – 23 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your romantic commitment Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from August 12th to 23rd 2025, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, ‘The Power to Acquire Wealth’ sits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and gives the promise of material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits Aug 2 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ The King of Transformation Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits July 24 – Aug 9 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from Jul 24 to Aug 9th, 2025. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury literally disappears in the sky, and symbolically leaves […] June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Transits July 29 – Aug 21 ~ Mercury (in Pushya) ~ Looking for soul security Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 29th to August 21st, 2025. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase which takes the planet back into the area it covered from late June to early July 2025, and issues from that time arise again now. […] June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Transits July 28 – Aug 13 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Sympathy and support Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) four of Ardra between July 28th and August 13th, 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Pada Four of this nakshatra relates to Pisces navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for its spiritual and empathic quality. You […] June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Transits July 31 – Aug 12 ~ Venus (in Ardra) ~ Tears of love Venus, the planet of art and relating, is in Ardra in the sign of Gemini from July 31 to Aug 12th, 2025, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop. There is an intense and emotional style of relating here, in sharp contrast to Gemini’s familiar bubbly, airy style, and you encounter unexpected depth and contradiction in […] June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Transits July 13 – Nov 28 ~ Saturn retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, the planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 13th to November 28th, 2025, for Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase, where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Saturn entered Pisces at the end of March 2025 and remains in this sign […] June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Transits July 16 – Aug 21 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, the planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from July 26th to August 21st, 2025. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but also happen to be planetary enemies which take some work to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable in airy Gemini than Jupiter, and […] June 13, 2025July 24, 2025
Transits July 23 – Aug 13 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Put your energy into a close partnership Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 23rd to August 13th, 2025. Uttara is known for its laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, so that pushy, energetic Mars gives this transit a double-edged quality. You need […] June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Lunar Eclipse in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Leo) – Insights and Remedies A lunar eclipse always occurs on a Full Moon, or Poornima, when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other. At this time, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Astronomically it is a shadow event. Astrologically it is an emotional and karmic event. Your Lunar […] Written by Align27 February 23, 2026February 24, 2026
Your 12th House Reading We’ve now unlocked the final layer in the House Lords series inside your Birth Chart – the 12th Lord in Nakshatras. The 12th house represents losses, expenses, isolation, foreign lands, sleep, subconscious patterns, and spiritual surrender. It shows where your energy flows outward, where attachments dissolve, and where deeper spiritual lessons quietly unfold. Your Nakshatra […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Apr 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, 2026. This double-border area extends on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability where your plans fall […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Transit Sun in Pisces – Predictions & Remedies based on your Rising/Moon Sign By transit the Sun will be in Pisces from March 14th to April 14th, 2026. For local timings, get the align27 app. View Local TImings Insights The Sun moves from Aquarius, the natural 11th house of desires and fulfilment of wishes, to Pisces, the natural 12th house of peace, contentment, and release. Aquarius is an […] Written by Align27 March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Apr 6 – 23 ~ Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 6th to 23rd 2026. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. Mars operates more subtly here than its usual heads-down […] Written by Align27 March 11, 2026March 11, 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