Transits September 23 – October 7 ~ Ketu (Gandanta) ~ Soul transformation moves into your emotions. Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and sacrifice is in the first pada (part) of Mula nakshatra, and moves through the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs between September 7th and October 7th 2020. Usually planets going through this passage transit from water to fire, and from Jyesthta to Mula nakshatras, but backward-moving […] September 3, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 4 – 16 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Love with spiritual energy. Venus, the planet of relationships, art and luxuries enters the nakshatra of Pushya within the sign of Cancer on September 4th until 16th. Spiritual generosity singles out your affections now and Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining nakshatra, where your ideas are taken up at a higher level and you get romantic and professional […] September 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Your laid-back style enhances your gifts. Sun, planet of self-expression, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 30th until September 13th 2020. This is the Sun’s domain in its home sign, giving you a natural confident touch, but Purva is also an easier-going asterism than the previous full-on Magha nakshatra and here is more concerned with fun and adventure. You are […] August 27, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 9 ~ 3 Spiritual Knots in August It’s been a strange year so far – astrologically even stranger, and August has some interesting things coming up too. Here’s why. Mars is slowing itself down a little, in preparation for its Retrograde on September 9th. But, before that, it completed a whole round of the zodiac as it went into Gandanta (7th August). […] August 13, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits August 13 – 21 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Make your instincts creative. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and the nakshatras of Ashlesha and Magha on August 13th until 21st. Gandanta is the double border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, which can bring a period of instability for your […] August 11, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits August 10 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Success through intellect and intuition. Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 10th to 17th 2020, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. Ashlesha gives you good emotional understanding but also knowledge of how the real-world works – serpents are symbols of wisdom and shrewdness, and you may encounter manoeuvring and manipulation from people […] August 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Aug 3 – 17 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light on self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 18th, 2026, a nakshatra associated with psychic insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, the shape-shifting serpents who act as guardians of heavenly wealth, and now reflect your secretive style and worldly wisdom. The Shakti of this asterism, […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
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
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
