Transits Sep 17 – 26 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Smart and sharp Mercury, the planet of the mind, conjoins the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 17th to 26th, 2026. The Sun and Mercury are at different ends of Virgo in this transit, in different nakshatras, where each planet maintains its own integrity and style of working. Both planets are channeled through Mercury’s outstanding strength in Virgo, […] August 24, 2026August 21, 2026
Transits Sep 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Light shines on partnership The Sun, the central life-giving force, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 13th to 27th, 2026. Uttara’s Shakti, or special gift, is ‘Prosperity through Partnership,’ where you strike a balance between your own needs and giving enough appreciation to others. The Sun is a symbol of pride and […] August 24, 2026August 27, 2026
Transits Sep 13 – 21 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a smart idea in your hands Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in Hasta, symbolized by a Hand, from September 13th to 21st, 2026. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place in Virgo, where you have practical and earthy intelligence, combining academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta is associated with handicraft and skill, along with a careful touch around money, so […] August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Transits Sep 11 – Oct 23 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ Spread yourself out in company Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 11th to October 23rd, 2026. This extended transit includes Venus’s retrograde arc from October 3rd and puts a greater focus on Swati’s qualities of learning and intellect, justice, and forgiveness. You may expect repeated experiences in love […] August 24, 2026August 27, 2026
Transits Sep 7 – 26 ~ Mercury Exaltation in Virgo ~ Smart and practical Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 7th to 26th, 2026. As Mercury’s own sign, Virgo gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical, earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in every […] August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Transits Sep 3 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Balance trust and instinct Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada (part) two from September 3rd to 20th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. The second pada of this nakshatra relates to Capricorn navamsha, which makes a polarity with Jupiter’s placement in Cancer and balances its emotional and domestically-oriented energy. You […] August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Oct 19 – 29 ~ Venus Combust (in Libra) ~ The art of the deal Venus, the planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from October 19th to 29th, 2026, in Libra, where Venus is strong and the Sun is traditionally debilitated. Combustion occurs when Venus is closest to the Sun and gets swallowed up in the solar glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in […] Written by Align27 September 28, 2026September 28, 2026
Oct 31 – Jan 27 ~ Jupiter (in Magha) ~ Put on a show Jupiter, the planet of expansion and education, is in Pada (part) One of Magha within the sign of Leo, from October 31st, 2026, to January 27th, 2027. This is a temporary shift of signs for Jupiter into grand, showy Leo-Magha, until it retrogrades back for the rest of its exalted stay in Cancer. Jupiter is […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Oct 31 – Dec 5 ~ Jupiter, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Scholar and mystic Jupiter, the planet of education and expansion, is conjunct with shadowy Ketu, the planet of liberation, in Leo from October 31st to December 5th. This is a spiritual combination for both academic study and direct experience, where you are an outstanding student and have your own unique insight. Your attention may shift to an unorthodox belief […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 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
