Transits August 31 – September 14 Mercury combust (in Leo) ~ Express yourself with dramatic flair Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun in Leo from August 31 – Sep 14th 2023. This condition arises when Mercury is close to the Sun, where it gets burnt up in the solar glare and loses a great deal of its power to communicate. Mercury combust is actually invisible […] August 21, 2023August 18, 2023
Transits August 28 – October 30 Rahu (in Ashwini) ~ Seize the moment to rebel Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in pada (part) one of Ashwini from August 28th to October 30th 2023, the first pada of the first nakshatra of the zodiac. Ashwini is known for impulse and daring, and its Shakti, or special gift, for Quick Action, favours initiative and making your mind up […] August 18, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits August 28 – October 30 Ketu in Chitra pada 3 ~ Believe in your romantic dream Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Three of Chitra from August 28th to October 30th 2023. This pada is also in Libra navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives otherworldly Ketu a natural underlying strength. Your creativity, romantic feeling and day-to-day dealings work well in a long-term relationship and […] August 18, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits August 28 – September 29 Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Make your mind up on a partnership Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from August 28th to September 29th, the nakshatra symbolized by a swinging Hammock. Purva’s relaxed nature is more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than a bold statement of opinion, but you have definite views about issues and prefer to remain independent-minded. You indulge yourself […] August 18, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 23 – September 15 Mercury Retrograde (in Leo) ~ A flash of inspiration from the past Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is retrograde in Leo between August 23rd and September 15th 2023. This is a medium-length Mercury retro period, where your ideas and communication have a reset, and you may expect delays or confusion in reaching an agreement. You have a confident, even rather theatrical style of speech, but going […] August 13, 2023August 18, 2023
Transits August 22 – October 15 Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Finding success second-time around Saturn moves into pada (part) one of Shatabhishak within the sign of Aquarius from August 22nd to October 15th 2023. The planet of karma and success was in this nakshatra from mid-March to mid-April, and now you revisit that experience as part of Saturn’s retrograde phase. You may come at a challenge or obstacle from […] August 12, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 28 – January 1, 2024 Rahu (in Gandanta) ~ Make a revolution in your own time Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from August 28th 2023 to January 1st 2024. This ‘knot-end’ area also takes in the space between nakshatras, which gives it an unstable and unpredictable quality that can’t always be relied on. If, in true Rahu style, […] August 10, 2023September 28, 2023
Transits August 19 – 28 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Find your superpowers of concentration Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from Aug 19th to 28th 2023. This short transit sees Mercury remaining stationary – apparently motionless – as it prepares to go retrograde on August 23rd, which all gives you great symbolic powers of concentration. […] August 9, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 18 – January 1 Sun in Purva Phalguni ~ Earn your right to take it easy Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 31st to September 13th 2023. This nakshatra falls inside zodiacal Leo where the Sun is strong and at home, though Purva’s symbol of a Hammock gives you a laid-back style, which is at odds with the sign’s usual fiery […] August 8, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 17 – September 17 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Dramatic powers of speech Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Leo from August 17th to September 17th 2023. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from August 23rd to September 15th, which gives you a great opportunity for media work, striking deals and making social connections. Starting in Uttara Phalguni, Mercury moves backwards […] August 7, 2023August 17, 2023
Your 7th Lord’s Nakshatra – Love, Trust & Commitment We’ve been on a journey through the House Rulers in Nakshatras series, exploring how each house lord shapes your destiny. You’ve already seen insights for your Ascendant Lord (self-expression), 2nd Lord (wealth and values), 3rd Lord (courage and communication), 4th Lord (inner peace), 5th Lord (creativity and past life merits), and 6th Lord (challenges and discipline). House […] Written by Align27 September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
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