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
Transits August 17 – 31 Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, planet of ego and heart, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 17th until 31st 2023. This is the Sun’s home sign, and Magha especially is the Heart of the Lion, the very essence of Leo’s fiery energy. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a […] August 7, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 13 – September 3 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 August 13th to September 3rd 2023. 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 […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 13 – 20 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between two 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 2023. 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 either […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For August What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for August. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). August 3 – 17 Sun in Ashlesha ~ A moment for self-transformation ✅ Do’s Embrace personal transformation […] August 1, 2023August 31, 2023
Rewire Your Brain For Connection With These Vedic Rituals Do you ever feel like it’s hard to connect with people? While some seem to naturally excel at forging relationships, many of us struggle with this aspect of social interaction. But it doesn’t have to be this way—astrology offers unique insights and remedies to help improve your connectivity with others. Jupiter and the Space Element […] Written by Align27 October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
5-Days of Diwali, What To Do & When 🪔 Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a five-day-long festival. Below we share special Diwali rituals, when to do them according to where you live, how to honor and celebrate the main and most important day with Lakshmi Puja and also why we do […] Written by Align27 October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Your Predictions – Sun in Vishakha The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th 2025, where the Sun emerges gradually from its place of debilitation in Libra and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. Your Predictions You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinions to courage, decisiveness, and chasing up your goals […] Written by Align27 November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Your Monthly Predictions – November 2025 This November there will be 20 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars Combust in Scorpio – Aquarius Nov 07, 2025 to Mar 27, 2026 Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from November 7th, 2025, all the way to March 27th, 2026, going from the […] Written by Align27 October 31, 2025October 31, 2025
Your Predictions – Sun, Venus Conjunction in Libra The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Libra from November 2nd to 16th, 2025. Your Predictions Libra is all about balance and partnership, where the focus is on cooperatively taking the lead and bringing people together. These two planetary enemies begin this transit at different ends of Libra, with the Sun […] Written by Align27 October 29, 2025October 30, 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