Transits August 29 – December 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Marching to your own beat Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, is in pada one of Dhanishtha from August 29th to December 14th 2022 in the Capricorn portion of this nakshatra. Now Saturn returns over the area it covered from mid-February to mid-March of 2022, and you can expect to find an issue from that time returning into your life and demanding […] August 21, 2022October 21, 2022
Transits August 31 – September 11 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ A royal romantic gesture. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 30th to September 11th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within Leo, which sees you loving to be noticed and making a grand gesture. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a Royal Throne-Room, which […] August 21, 2022July 28, 2022
Transits August 30 – September 19 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Seize on a genius idea Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from Aug 30th – Sep 19th 2022, which includes its retrograde phase from September 10th. Mercury moves more slowly through the first half of this transit, which allows you to concentrate fully and beam all your brainpower on a job at hand. This nakshatra is in […] August 20, 2022July 28, 2022
Transits August 30 – September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Sharing and sociable style Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th 2022. 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, at odds with the sign’s usual fiery heroics. You […] August 20, 2022August 22, 2022
Articles The Royal Cabinet of Planets Understanding the Planets Personalities If the nine planets of Vedic astrology were people, what characteristics would they have and how would they behave? To understand the planets, it is helpful to see them as members of a Royal Cabinet. This way, we can understand their personalities and energies, the role that each plays and the […] August 20, 2022August 21, 2022
Transits August 28 – September 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Love goes from emotion to drama Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs, and nakshatras, from August 28th – September 3rd 2022. This area coves the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha, and is characterized by an unstable and potentially fated quality, where your ability to make connections is […] August 18, 2022July 27, 2022
Transits August 27 – September 24 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Slow and sensual style Mars, planet of courage and initiative, is in Rohini within the sign of Taurus from August 27th to September 24th. Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, renowned for its beauty, charm, flirtatious nature, and links with planting and agriculture. Mars’s impetuous fiery approach at times may be too harsh for Rohini’s gentle and […] August 17, 2022July 27, 2022
Transits August 20 – 31 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ See through surface attraction Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 20th to 31st. Ashlesha’s symbol of a coiled Serpent, in particular its potent and hypnotic eyes, shows your deep insight and intense charm. The ruling devatas here, The Nagas, are the divine shape-shifting race of cobras, venomous and protective, which represent this asterism’s potential […] August 10, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 18 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Achieve more in partnership Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 18th to 30th. This asterism is ruled by Aryaman and Bagha, which reveals the honest but leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, with a focus on enjoyment. Uttara shares many similarities […] August 8, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 17 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Leave your old level behind Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 17th until 30th. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne Room gives the all-powerful Sun a regal quality, which is backed up with your stamina and willpower. In the Sun’s home […] August 7, 2022July 25, 2022
Aug 1 – Sep 2 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 1st to September 2nd, 2026. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation, where it is challenged to express itself easily in relationships, creativity, and all its natural affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can feel ill at […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Rahu (in Dhanishtha) ~ Marching to your own beat Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, is in Dhanishta pada four from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. This is a new nakshatra in Rahu’s transit through Aquarius, which focuses on material abundance and success, all issues close to Rahu’s way of seeing the world. Dhanishta’s Shakti, or special gift, to Bestow Wealth and Fame, […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 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