Transits October 3 – 31 Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ A big truth comes from mastering detail Jupiter, planet of philosophy and expansion, is in Bharani nakshatra pada (part) two, in the sign of Aries, from October 3rd to October 31st 2023. This transit finds Jupiter retrograding over the space it covered between early July and early August of this year, and an opening from that time may reappear for you to […] September 23, 2023September 24, 2023
Transits October 1 – 17 Venus (in Magha) ~ Give a royal romantic favour Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from October 1st to 17th 2023. This is a repeat of the transit from early July to early August of this year, and you may finally be settling your love life down after Venus’s Summer retrograde period. A romantic issue that […] September 20, 2023September 13, 2023
Transits Mars Combust (in Virgo) ~ Time to channel your ego energy & Mercury Combust (in Leo) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts September 25 – January 18, 2024 Mars Combust (in Virgo) ~ Time to channel your ego energy Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from September 25th 2023, all the way until January 18th 2024, going from the signs of Virgo to Sagittarius. A planet is combust when it’s in […] September 20, 2023September 18, 2023
Transits September 30 – November 13 Mercury Combust (in Leo) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is ‘combust’ by the fiery Sun from September 30th until Nov 13th 2023. This state arises when Mercury gets burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose some power to think clearly and communicate. Mercury combust becomes literally invisible in the sky, and symbolically may leave you with […] September 20, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits Mars, Mercury & Mercury, Sun Conjunctions in Virgo October 01 – 03 Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Dare to speak your mind Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct Mars, planet of action and competition in Virgo, from October 1st to 3rd. This pairing of planetary enemies affects your speech and communication, and may give you a restless mind and a lesson in […] September 20, 2023September 13, 2023
Transits September 29 – October 7 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Make choices with heart and mind Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 29th to October 7th 2023. This transit is a repeat of Mercury’s position in the second half of August this year, as the planet entered its retrograde phase, so you may now be […] September 19, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits September 27 – October 11 Sun (in Hasta) ~ Take power in your own hands The Sun, day-star and planet of the self, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 11th, the nakshatra of the Hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has an affinity in this asterism, and gives you a confident and generous quality within the humble and earthy nature of zodiacal Virgo. The Sun […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits September 27 – October 6 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Be adaptable on a love question Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from September 27th to October 6th 2023. This is the third and final time Venus goes through this ‘knot-end’ area in 2023, after its previous phase in early August (where Venus was retrograde). If you have been backwards and […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits September 25 – January 18, 2024 Mars Combust (in Virgo) ~ Time to channel your ego energy Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from September 25th 2023, all the way until January 18th 2024, going from the signs of Virgo to Sagittarius. A planet is combust when it’s in close proximity to the Sun and gets burnt up in its bright glare. In this case, Mars […] September 15, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits September 23 – October 13 Mars (in Chitra) ~ A bright and beautiful creation Mars, planet of energy and competition, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, across the signs of Virgo and Libra from September 23rd until October 13th 2023. Chitra translates to ‘The Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining jewel speaks to the star’s brightness in the sky, which sees you drawn to precious materials and colourful […] September 13, 2023August 30, 2023
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Sep 27 – Oct 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Shine a light on your skills The Sun, star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolized by the Hand and handicraft. Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity in this nakshatra and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2026August 27, 2026
Sep 26 – Nov 6 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Libra) ~ Open a new conversation Mercury, the planet of the mind, and Venus, the planet of relationships, come together in Libra from September 26th to November 6th, 2026. This extended transit includes the retrograde phase of both planets and becomes a major event in the year in its own right. These two planetary friends’ paths weave back and forth and […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2026August 25, 2026
Sep 24 – Oct 17 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Emotional energy Mars, the planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer from September 24th to October 17th, 2026. Pushya’s symbol of an udder revolves around caring and nurturing, and your motivation and desires are bound up with looking after the people closest to you. The Shakti of this asterism, ‘The Power to […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2026August 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