Transits Aug 22 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ A bold statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from Aug 22nd to 29th, 2026. You think and decide by instinct now and declare your answer boldly, where you have the inside details on your idea, purchase, or application, and get full value for Magha’s confident style. This nakshatra translates […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 21 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 21st to 24th, 2026. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, where an unstable and karmic quality makes it hard to […] July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Transits Aug 20 – Oct 9 ~ Saturn (in Revati) ~ Building a dream Saturn, the planet of karma and boundaries, is in pada (part) one of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from August 20th to October 9th, 2026. Now in retrograde motion, Saturn returns over its transit of mid-May to early July of this year and brings decisions from that time to a crucial point. You see […] July 22, 2026July 22, 2026
Transits Aug 18 – Sep 3 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Balance trust and instinct Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada one from August 18th to September 3rd, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Jupiter moves swiftly through this area of Cancer, which is in sharp contrast to its previous place in Pushya. As the karaka of wealth, Jupiter has its own […] July 22, 2026July 22, 2026
Aug 30 – Sep 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn the right to take it easy Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2026. This nakshatra in zodiacal Leo sees the Sun strong and at home, and Purva’s symbol of a hammock gives you a laid-back style, with effortless confidence. You are relaxed and good company when your […] Written by Align27 July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Aug 29 – Sep 5 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Words of Love Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from August 29th to September 5th, 2026, the nakshatra symbolized by a swinging hammock. Purva’s relaxed nature is concerned with pleasure and personal affection, but you still have definite views about big issues and prefer to remain independent-minded. Mercury begins this transit the day […] Written by Align27 July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Aug 25 – Sep 11 ~ Venus (in Chitra) ~ Design a new relationship Venus, the planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chittra across the signs Virgo and Libra from August 25th to September 11th, 2026. Chittra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining jewel makes a natural setting for luxurious Venus, where you enjoy showiness and glamour […] Written by Align27 July 27, 2026July 27, 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
