Transits August 5 – 28 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Leo) ~ A flash of inspiration from the past Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is retrograde in Leo between August 5th to 28th 2024. This is a medium-length Mercury retro period, where your ideas and communication have a reset, and you may expect delays or confusion in reaching an agreement. Leo gives you a confident, even rather theatrical style of speech, but […] June 25, 2024November 11, 2024
Transits July 31 – August 11 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from July 20th to 31st 2024. Ashlesha is ruled by The Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which gives you insight into character and subtle worldly wisdom. The Serpent Nakshatra brings people close to you, though you are also […] June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits July 31 – August 11 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Give a royal romantic favour Venus, the planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 31st to August 11th, 2024. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Mighty’ and its symbol of a Royal throne room shows your grand ambition, as Venus gives you the desire to make a king or queen of your partner. […] June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits July 28 – August 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Prepare for a sudden change of heart Venus, the planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo from July 28th to August 3rd, 2024. This ‘knot-end’ passage sees Venus move between elements and nakshatras, from water to fire and from Ashlesha to Magha, and the handover period sees an uncertain phase in your relationship and shared […] June 21, 2024June 21, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Venus, & the Sun in Gemini (Ardra) Mercury in Ardra ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th, 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with the airy, witty Gemini. […] June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits July 9 – 20 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Giving and receiving support Venus, the planet of art, luxury and relationship, is in Pushya in the sign of Cancer from July 9th to 20th 2024. This is an auspicious and life-sustaining nakshatra for most life purposes, which may allow you to be drawn into high and influential circles. Raise the tone in your relationship and you get the […] May 31, 2024May 31, 2024
Transits July 8 – September 9 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Change comes through deep relating Rahu, the north node of the Moon and planet of desire, is in Uttara Bhadrapada in the sign of Pisces, from July 8th to September 9th 2024. This nakshatra relates to Scorpio navamsha, ruled by Mars, giving a doubly watery and emotional quality, where your experience arrives on the feeling level. Your relationships get extra […] May 31, 2024May 31, 2024
Transits 5 Powerful Taurus Conjunctions in May Welcome to an interesting astrological period in Taurus, where five significant planetary conjunctions converge to create a unique cosmic landscape from May 15th to June 14th, 2024. During this time, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter each play their parts in various alignments, blending their energies in ways that influence our confidence, relationships, communication, and […] May 17, 2024May 20, 2024
Transits June 28 – July 9 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your romantic commitment Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from June 28th to July 9th, 2024, 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 […] May 17, 2024May 17, 2024
Transits June 18 – 28 Venus (in Ardra) ~ Dry your lover’s tears Venus, a planet of art and relating, enters Ardra in the sign of Gemini on June 18th to 28th 2024, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop. This intense and emotional asterism style is in sharp contrast to Gemini’s familiar bubbly, airy style, and you encounter unexpected depth and contradiction in your relationship. You like to joke, flirt, and keep things light […] May 16, 2024June 18, 2024
Daily Chemistry (The Ascendant Match) is Live! In Vedic astrology, your Ascendant-also called the rising sign-is not just the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at your birth; it’s the lens through which you experience life, express your personality, and form relationships. When two people come together, the dynamic between their Ascendants reveals how they instinctively respond to each other, […] Written by Align27 July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima – Strengthen your Jupiter for Prosperity and Abundance Guru Purnima, coming up on Thursday 10 July, is a New Year for the spiritual seeker – a beautiful moment to reflect on our growth over the past year, and to feel grateful for all the knowledge we have received. The planet Jupiter is named Guru in Sanskrit. It is the celestial teacher that allows […] Written by Align27 July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
Sep 7 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A line between desire and detachment The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius-Purva Bhadrapada of September 7th sees the Sun and Moon facing off close to the nodal axis, where the Moon and Rahu give you intense desire and an added rebellious streak. You are caught between deep emotions and a cool detachment, and immersed in a shadowy and unreal atmosphere that also […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 17 – Oct 03 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Shine by being smart and sharp Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 17th to October 3rd 2025. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so your task now is to find a way to combine their strengths and show your versatile communication skills. Mercury being strong in Virgo promises book-learning, aligned with […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 09 ~ Venus, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Enjoy your romantic imagination Venus, planet of relationships, comes together with shadowy Ketu in Leo from September 15th to October 9th, 2025. This conjunction gives you a warm and insightful approach to love and a desire to put somebody else above you. In the sign of Leo, you have a need for acclaim and a sense of importance in […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 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