Transits July 31 – August 11 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from July 20th to 31st 2024. Ashlesha is ruled by The Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which gives you insight into character and subtle worldly wisdom. The Serpent Nakshatra brings people close to you, though you are also […] Align27 June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits July 31 – August 11 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Give a royal romantic favour Venus, the planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 31st to August 11th, 2024. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Mighty’ and its symbol of a Royal throne room shows your grand ambition, as Venus gives you the desire to make a king or queen of your partner. […] Align27 June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits July 30 – August 20 ~ Jupiter (in Rohini) ~ A generous gesture redoubles Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is in Rohini pada (part) four within the sign of Taurus from July 30th to August 20th, 2024. This transit is part of Jupiter’s swift movement through Taurus in 2024, where it pays you to be alert to an offer or career break as it arises. Taurus is […] Align27 June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits July 28 – August 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Prepare for a sudden change of heart Venus, the planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo from July 28th to August 3rd, 2024. This ‘knot-end’ passage sees Venus move between elements and nakshatras, from water to fire and from Ashlesha to Magha, and the handover period sees an uncertain phase in your relationship and shared […] Align27 June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits July 27 – August 16 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Be strong and stylish Mars, a planet of energy and initiative, is in Rohini within the sign of Taurus from July 27 to August 16th, 2024. Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, renowned for its beauty and charm, flirtatious nature and links with planting and agriculture. Its Shakti, ‘To Grow’, sees events flourishing in an upward and […] Align27 June 21, 2024July 24, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Venus, & the Sun in Gemini (Ardra) Mercury in Ardra ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th, 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with the airy, witty Gemini. […] Align27 June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits July 16 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Shift from intuition to action Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 16th to 23rd 2024. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha and has a quality of instability which may bring a […] Align27 June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits July 19 – August 2 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, the planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 19th to August 2nd, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] Align27 June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits July 19 – August 22 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make your own dramatic statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 19th until August 22nd. Magha translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal throne room makes your communication confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, where you sense the answer to […] Align27 June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits July 13 – 30 ~ Jupiter (in Rohini) ~ Ground yourself through knowledge Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is in Rohini pada (part) three within the sign of Taurus from July 13th to 30th 2024. Rohini embodies earthy, luxury-loving Taurus in many ways, but is not the easiest place for scholarly, spiritual Jupiter to do well. You can ground your principles at this point, however, and Rohini’s Shakti […] Align27 June 4, 2024June 4, 2024
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