Transits January 1 – 7 ~ Venus (Gandanta) ~ Mixed messages in love From January 1st to 7th, Venus, planet of love and luxury moves from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula. This is the Gandanta knot between water and fire signs and also the gap between nakshatras, a double ‘sandhi’ that makes this area unsupported and have somewhat of a fated quality. Venus goes from the passion and intensity of […] January 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 25 – January 2 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Make your own manifesto Mercury, planet of communication, is in Sagittarius-Purva Ashada from December 25th to January 2nd, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. Purva Ashada is associated with invincibility and its Shakti or unique power, is for Invigoration, so you bring a new approach into your mental life, speech and writing. Mercury here sees you making a […] December 24, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 4 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from December 24th 2020 until January 4th 2021. Jyeshta’s name is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so your love life centres on taking responsibility for your partner or a larger group of people. You […] December 22, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now Mars, planet of action and competition, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on December 24th until January 22nd. This nakshatra is on Mars’s powerful home territory and a perfect time if you need to make a sudden call or throw energy into a project to get the ball rolling. The Aries section of your […] December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Make your vision real Saturn, planet of karma and success, enters the fourth pada of Uttara Ashada from December 24th to January 22nd, the portion of this nakshatra in the sign of Capricorn. This is new ground for Saturn this year – it reached this point in its own sign previously in May and June 2020 before turning retrograde. […] December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 23 – January 6 ~ Jupiter (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Combine faith with business instincts Jupiter, planet of good fortune and philosophy, is in the fourth pada of Uttara Ashada from December 23rd to January 6th, part of this nakshatra within the sign Capricorn. This is Jupiter’s place of debilitation, where its usual spontaneous, trusting style is compromised and you may be uncertain of how to move forwards. Yet Uttara […] December 18, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 17 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Mula) ~ Study the roots of your subject Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in the nakshatra of Mula within Sagittarius on December 17th until 25th, the nakshatra associated with the bare essentials and getting under the surface. Mula means ‘root’, which is reflected by its placement at our Galactic Centre, and this asterism gives a fascination for paring down and to […] December 16, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 15 – 28 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down the old and embrace the new The Sun, planet of ego and self-expression, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th until 28th 2020, the nakshatra associated with the bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is concerned with simplicity and austerity, where following a cause or desire comes for its own sake rather than business or status motivation. You […] December 10, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles December Astrological Highlights and what you can do. It’s been an interesting year astrologically and December does not disappoint. As 2020 ends, it ends with a bang, and here’s what you can do about it….. 12th December Jupiter in Capricorn (Uttara Ashadha 3) Jupiter, planet of expansion, spirituality and good fortune, is in the third pada of Uttara Ashadha from December 7th […] December 10, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 13 – 24 ~ Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Creative alliances make victory Venus, planet of art and relationships, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on December 13th until 24th. Anuradha is a nakashatra associated with friendship and a collective business style, where you can create alliances and collaborations in a win-win approach. Its symbol is a Triumphal Arch, so the emphasis is very much on success, […] December 9, 2020November 6, 2021
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Jun 9 – July 4 ~ Venus, Jupiter Conjunction (in Cancer ) ~ A strong bond of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Cancer with expansive, protective Jupiter from June 9th to July 4th, 2026. These two planets were together in Gemini from mid-May up to June 1st and now continue their association in maternal, emotional Cancer, where Jupiter is exalted and gives you the best of its expansive […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 1 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from June 1st to 18th 2026. This is a repeat of Jupiter’s transit from mid-October to early December of last year, and opportunities from that time should come to their full fruition now. Jupiter in its […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 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