Transits June 18 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from June 18th until 28th. This is a repeat of Mercury’s transit in mid-May, where it dipped into Rohini before going retrograde on May 10th,, so you may encounter a similar situation from that time, or find an answer you were […] June 8, 2022May 27, 2022
Transits June 15 – 26 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ An appetite for affection Venus, planet of love and relationship, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from June 15th 2022. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections a fiery and passionate texture, and its ruling deity, Agni, the personification of sacred fire, gives you a headstrong romantic quality. […] June 5, 2022May 27, 2022
Transits June 14 – August 16 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Rebirthing as a different person Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, enters Bharani nakshatra pada four in the sign of Aries from June 14th to August 16th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either bearing children or coming up with creative ideas. Pada four of this asterism […] June 4, 2022June 6, 2022
Transits June 14 – August 16 ~ Ketu (in Vishakha) ~ Success through spiritual security Ketu, the shadow planet of intuition and sacrifice, is in pada three of Vishakha from June 14th to August 16th 2022, the nakshatra whose symbol is a Victory Arch. Success comes through Ketu’s power of transcendence and seeing beauty in the world, and you attract a sense of abundance that doesn’t depend solely on the […] June 4, 2022May 23, 2022
Transits June 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Shed light on your personal quest Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22rd 2022, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt’ and its mythical symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, filled with desire and ambition. The Sun […] May 28, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits June 8 – 27 ~ Mars (in Revati) ~ Fight on someone else’s side Mars, planet of energy and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from June 8th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and initiative into projects which ultimately will increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable those on the […] May 28, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits June 4 – 15 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Creating new love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries on June 4th until 15th 2022. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of spawning plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities give […] May 24, 2022May 10, 2022
Transits June 4 – July 12 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Set up your ground rules Saturn, planet of karma and success, goes retrograde in Aquarius-Dhanishtha on June 4th until July 12th 2022. This is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the year so far repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn is in Aquarius for only a short time before it reverts back into its […] May 24, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits June 3 – July 1 ~ Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Sharing higher knowledge Jupiter, planet of expansion and protection, is in the third pada of Uttara Bhadrapada from June 3rd to July 1st 2022. Uttara is a benevolent nakshatra associated with renunciation, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed, or a person facing two different ways. It is known for being well-educated and possessing a […] May 23, 2022May 10, 2022
Transits May 25 – Jun 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Shine a light on your lifestyle The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and now is the time to put your focus on new opportunities with solar pride and identity wrapped up in them. The Sun shines a light […] May 15, 2022May 2, 2022
Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
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
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