Transits July 1 – 15 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ A shift from sensitive to sensational Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 1st to 15th 2023. The Gandanta ‘knot-end’ is characterized by an unstable and rather fated quality, and you get a perspective on someone that you have never noticed before, or even feel you are dealing with a […] Align27 June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 30 – July 22 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ Take the royal road to success Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from June 30th until July 22nd 2023. This is the Leo nakshatra par excellence where the royal planet Mars has a natural affinity, giving you willpower and a flamboyant approach that inspires others to follow. If you have recently […] Align27 June 20, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 26 – August 28 ~ Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Uncover a genius idea Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Four of Chitra from June 26th to August 28th 2023. This pada is in Scorpio navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives an underlying intensity to Ketu’s sign placement in Libra. Your creativity, romantic feeling and day-to-day relations combine a Venusian charm with […] Align27 June 16, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 26 – August 28 ~ Rahu (in Ashwini) ~ A brilliant idea for big-time security Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in pada (part) two of Ashwini from June 26th until August 28th 2023, the first nakshatra of the zodiac, which is associated with impulse and initiative. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special gift, for Quick Action, sees you leaping aboard with new ideas an innovation, using Rahu’s contrary […] Align27 June 16, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 25 – July 8 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Access higher powers of memory and intelligence Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Gemini from June 25th until July 8th 2023. Mercury in strength in Gemini, gives you a curious and questioning mentality that values knowledge for its own sake. You are a natural scholar and teacher, a quick study, with a flair for numbers and […] Align27 June 15, 2023July 24, 2023
Transits June 25 – July 6 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for the right moment to strike Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from June 25th to July 6th 2023. Cancer and Leo, and Ashlesha and Magha, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this ‘knot-end’ phase feels a sense of adjustment, where there is a fated […] Align27 June 15, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 22 – July 6 ~ Sun (in Ardra) ~ Feel lighter and discover inner freedom Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 22nd to July 6th. This asterism’s ruler is Rudra, the Storm God, and its symbol of the Teardrop, shows a cathartic moment where stress or sentiment overwhelms you, before you emerge feeling lighter and easier. This is much like […] Align27 June 12, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 21 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ Your knowledge quest finds fulfilment Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Mrigashira from June 21st to June 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s mythical symbol is the Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for […] Align27 June 11, 2023May 29, 2023
Transits June 21 – July 10 ~ Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ Artistic flair adds new meaning to your life Jupiter, planet of protection and expansion, is in Bharani nakshatra pada (part) one, in the sign of Aries, from June 21st to July 10th 2023. This pada relates to Leo navamsha, the underlying chart of marriage and spirituality, which gives your personal philosophy a grand and theatrical quality. Between its sign and nakshatra position, Jupiter […] Align27 June 11, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 17 – July 6 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Your chance to uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from June 17th to July 6th 2023. Known as the Clinging Star, Ashlesha’s symbol of a coiled serpent gives insight into character and the potential to make shrewd moves. This nakshatra’s rulers are The Nagas, divine shape-shifting cobras, equally venomous and […] Align27 June 10, 2023June 23, 2023
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