Transits September 27 – October 6 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Be adaptable on a love question Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from September 27th to October 6th 2023. This is the third and final time Venus goes through this ‘knot-end’ area in 2023, after its previous phase in early August (where Venus was retrograde). If you have been backwards and […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 9 – 18 Venus Combust (in Cancer) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from August 9th to 18th. This happens when Venus is close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in its glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. When the star of love and beauty ‘disappears’, you may feel overlooked or […] July 30, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – October 1 Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from August 07 to October 1st 2023. This is a return into the Serpent Nakshatra, for Venus, where it was from mid-June to early July this year, and your romantic life finds closure, or perhaps added intrigue, in an experience you […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – September 4 Venus Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Get new insight into a mysterious character Venus, planet of love, luxury the arts, is retrograde in Cancer from August 7th until September 4th 2023. This is the second phase of Venus’s six-week retrograde spell, which began in Leo on July 23rd, as it now retreats into sensitive, protective Cancer, where you think deeply about relationships and how to create security. Venus […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – 17 Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Express yourself with light and affection The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together in Cancer with Venus, planet of relating, from August 7th to 17th, 2023. These two planetary enemies have contrasting natures, and make a challenge to balance Solar egotism and leadership skills with the Venusian desire for harmony and cooperation. At best, you can be caring and […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits May 31 – July 1 ~ Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Cancer) ~ Discover an instant magnetic attraction Venus and Mars, the planets of war and peace, love and desire, come together in Cancer from May 31 until July 1st 2023. This is an archetypal pairing between two planetary enemies, where you put energy into relationship, the arts, politics and leadership, and your ideal is a middle way between self-assertion and attraction. In […] May 21, 2023May 6, 2023
Transits August 28 – September 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Love goes from emotion to drama Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs, and nakshatras, from August 28th – September 3rd 2022. This area coves the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha, and is characterized by an unstable and potentially fated quality, where your ability to make connections is […] August 18, 2022July 27, 2022
Transits August 20 – 31 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ See through surface attraction Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 20th to 31st. Ashlesha’s symbol of a coiled Serpent, in particular its potent and hypnotic eyes, shows your deep insight and intense charm. The ruling devatas here, The Nagas, are the divine shape-shifting race of cobras, venomous and protective, which represent this asterism’s potential […] August 10, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 9 – 20 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ A relationship sustains and protects Venus, planet of art, luxury and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from August 9th until 20th 2022. Pushya’s symbol of an Udder gives you maternal-type affections and lends Venus a romantic generosity, where you support your partner and provide security. Everyone wants to feel safe in a relationship and your sense […] July 30, 2022July 13, 2022
Transits July 6 – 17 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ A hypnotic attraction Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from July 6th to 17th. Known as the Clinging Star, Ashlesha is an intense portion of Cancer and its symbol of a coiled serpent gives you keen insight into character and potential for cunning moves. The presiding devatas here are The […] June 9, 2021November 5, 2021
What Past Life Baggage Are You Still Carrying? Some wounds didn’t start in this lifetime. You might feel it as unexplained fear. Or a habit you can’t break. A relationship pattern that keeps repeating. Often, what we call “self-sabotage” is actually unresolved energy from another life, buried so deep in your subconscious that it shows up without explanation. That’s your Past Life Baggage. […] Written by Align27 June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Just Launched – Relationship Insights Based on Your Birth Chart We just launched a brand-new section in your align27 Birth Chart called Relationship Insights. Inside this, you’ll find our first feature: Love and Healing, based on your Venus placement. ✨ It shows what you subconsciously trade for peace, approval, or harmony in relationships. ✨ It reveals the parts of you that bend, shrink, or stay […] Written by Align27 June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Aug 28 – Oct 3 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer, Leo, Virgo) ~ Get perspective on your thinking Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, moves alongside the Sun from August 28th to October 3rd, 2025, as it moves from Cancer to Leo into Virgo. This is Mercury’s ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where its closeness to the Sun affects your decision-making and overall train of thought. It becomes harder to concentrate on a […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Aug 28 – Sep 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap Venus, the planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from August 23rd to September 3rd, 2025. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra for most life purposes, which may see you being drawn into high and powerful circles. Raise the tone in your relationship and you get the […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Aug 23 – Sep 3 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, the planet of art, luxury, and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from August 23rd to September 3rd, 2025. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra for most life purposes, which may see you being drawn into high and powerful circles. Raise the tone in your relationship and you get the […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
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