Transits Aug 5 – 22 ~ Jupiter, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ A moment of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with philosophical Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 22nd, with Mercury focusing on fine details and Jupiter looking at the bigger picture. These two planets came together briefly in Gemini in late May and early June, when Mercury was strong and analytical. Now Jupiter is the […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 5 – 17 ~ Jupiter, Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Courting controversy The light-giving Sun is conjunct with Mercury, the planet of the mind, and expansive Jupiter in Cancer from August 5th to 17th, 2026. These three planets begin this transit in different nakshatras within Cancer, with Mercury in Punarvasu, Jupiter in Pushya, and the Sun in Ashlesha, each giving its own flavor. Mercury is returning into […] July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Transits Aug 28 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Shatabisha) ~ A moment of self-healing The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on August 28th falls in Shatabisha, the nakshatra representing mysticism and healing. This near-total obscuration sees the Earth’s shadow blocking the light of the Sun onto the Full Moon, at a moment to rediscover your emotional center and psychic security. A period of work and ambition culminates, where success gives […] June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
Transits Aug 12 ~ Solar Eclipse in Cancer (Ashlesha) ~ Shed a psychic layer The Solar Eclipse in Cancer on August 12th falls in Ashlesha, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with security and protection. This Total Eclipse is, in effect, a turbocharged New Moon, where the Sun’s light is completely obscured by the Moon’s disk, and emotion comes symbolically in front of ego and self-expression. You may be drawn into […] June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
Transits Aug 3 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Pushya) ~ A passion for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Pushya, within the sign of Cancer, from August 3rd to 18th, 2026. This is a natural and potent place for Jupiter to express itself, in its most favored sign and an auspicious nakshatra, where your protective qualities are at their height. Pada […] June 26, 2026June 26, 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
