Transits June 16 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewed mental energy Mercury, the planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from June 16th to 25th 2025. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows is associated with a long-distance vision, where Mercury sends your thought arrows towards their target. The Quiver is also symbolic of replenishment and home, so your mental […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 13 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Working hard at understanding Jupiter is in pada (part) one of Ardra from June 13th to 28th, the intense nakshatra within the sign of Gemini represented by a Teardrop. This transit is a contrast to Jupiter in Gemini’s usual light-hearted nature, and you are immersing yourself in deeper understanding with the potential for transformation. Ardra is attracted to tough, […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 13 – 26 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, the planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiac sign of Aries from June 13 to 26th 2025. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’ and its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of hatching plans and creative ideas. These qualities give you a […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 9 – July 10 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Gemini) ~ Flying close to the Sun Jupiter, a planet of expansion and belief, is combusted by the Sun in Gemini from June 9th to July 10th, 2024. Combustion arises when a planet moves close to the Sun and is effectively burnt up in its glare. Jupiter and the Sun are planetary friends and together give the promise of adventure and support, […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 9 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini from June 9th to 16th 2025. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts a quality of light and shade, and a more emotional style of expression than is usual for airy, witty Gemini. Mercury is strong and analytical in […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase the big prize Sun, the planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22nd 2025, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt’ and its symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator. The Sun is […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 7 – Aug 18 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Show serious intelligence Saturn, the planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada Two of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from June 7th to August 18th. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality, with a focus on the finer things in life. Saturn gives you a […] Align27 May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 6 – 30 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ The royal road to success Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from June 6th to 30th, 2025. This transit ends Mars’s long stay in Cancer, going back to October 2024, and gives you a different approach and new dynamic energy after months of back-and-forth. Magha is the essential Leo nakshatra, […] Align27 May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Transits June 3 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for answers Mercury, planet of communication, is in Mrigashira from June 3rd to 9th, 2025, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. This nakshatra’s mythical symbol of a Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for intelligence and enlightenment, and […] Align27 May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Transits May 31 – June 13 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Break out of relationship routine Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from May 31st to June 13th, 2025, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. This transit sees the passing of Venus’s long stay in its exaltation sign of Pisces, going back to January 2025, and you move into a more assertive way of relating. […] Align27 April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
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