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 July 30 – August 12 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ From loud and proud to sweet and sensitive Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 30th to August 12th 2023. This is the second of Venus’s recent passages through this ‘knot-end’ area, following the Gandanta phase of early to mid-July, except now the situation is reversed with Venus being retrograde. Starting in […] July 20, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 23 – August 7 ~ Venus Retrograde – Embracing Authenticity and Deepening Relationships Venus, the planet of love, luxury the arts, is retrograde in Leo from July 23rd to August 7th 2023. Venus Retrograde – Insights When Venus goes into retrograde, its energies are thought to be intensified and turned inward. This period prompts us to reevaluate our values, relationships, and patterns of relating. It offers an opportunity […] July 13, 2023July 19, 2023
Transits July 7 – August 7 ~ Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Put a spark of magic in your relationship Venus and Mars, the planets of love and desire, peace and war, are conjunct in Leo from July 7th to August 7th 2023. New York, USAMars in Leo – Jun 30, 2023 04:47 pm to Aug 18, 2023 06:24 amVenus in Leo – Jul 6, 2023 06:35 pm to Aug 7, 2023 01:31 am Use […] June 26, 2023July 4, 2023
Transits July 6 – August 7 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Make a king or queen of your partner Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 6th to August 7th 2023. This transit includes Venus’s retrograde period from July 23rd, so there is an extended focus on all matters relating to this nakshatra, plus a potentially fated encounter arrives after this date. Magha is a […] June 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Transits July 1 – 15 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ A shift from sensitive to sensational Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 1st to 15th 2023. The Gandanta ‘knot-end’ is characterized by an unstable and rather fated quality, and you get a perspective on someone that you have never noticed before, or even feel you are dealing with a […] June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 17 – July 6 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Your chance to uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from June 17th to July 6th 2023. Known as the Clinging Star, Ashlesha’s symbol of a coiled serpent gives insight into character and the potential to make shrewd moves. This nakshatra’s rulers are The Nagas, divine shape-shifting cobras, equally venomous and […] June 10, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 3 – 17 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Finding an ideal romantic protector Venus, planet of art, luxury and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from June 3rd to 17th 2023. Pushya lends Venus a romantic generosity, where you support your partner and provide security, and its symbol of an Udder suggests maternal-type affection. Your sense of protection is strong now, as you either give, […] May 25, 2023May 25, 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 May 20 – June 3 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Breathe new life into your relationship Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from May 20th to June 3rd 2023, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, ‘the power to acquire wealth’ sits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and gives the promise of material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of […] May 10, 2023May 5, 2023
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 30 – Sep 5 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ A bold statement of intent Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from August 30th to September 5th, 2025. Mercury enters this sign and nakshatra after an extended period in Cancer through the last two months, and the contrast in your communication style is sharp. A recent project you may have had second […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn the right to take it easy Sun, the planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2025. This nakshatra falls in zodiacal Leo where the Sun is 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 […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 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
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