Transits September 4 – 16 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Love with spiritual energy. Venus, the planet of relationships, art and luxuries enters the nakshatra of Pushya within the sign of Cancer on September 4th until 16th. Spiritual generosity singles out your affections now and Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining nakshatra, where your ideas are taken up at a higher level and you get romantic and professional […] September 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Your laid-back style enhances your gifts. Sun, planet of self-expression, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 30th until September 13th 2020. This is the Sun’s domain in its home sign, giving you a natural confident touch, but Purva is also an easier-going asterism than the previous full-on Magha nakshatra and here is more concerned with fun and adventure. You are […] August 27, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 9 ~ 3 Spiritual Knots in August It’s been a strange year so far – astrologically even stranger, and August has some interesting things coming up too. Here’s why. Mars is slowing itself down a little, in preparation for its Retrograde on September 9th. But, before that, it completed a whole round of the zodiac as it went into Gandanta (7th August). […] August 13, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits August 13 – 21 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Make your instincts creative. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and the nakshatras of Ashlesha and Magha on August 13th until 21st. Gandanta is the double border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, which can bring a period of instability for your […] August 11, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits August 10 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Success through intellect and intuition. Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 10th to 17th 2020, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. Ashlesha gives you good emotional understanding but also knowledge of how the real-world works – serpents are symbols of wisdom and shrewdness, and you may encounter manoeuvring and manipulation from people […] August 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Jul 23 – Aug 12 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, the planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from July 23rd to August 12th, 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s symbol of a deer is depicted in myth as being chased across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents the spark of desire and ambition. The deer’s […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 27 – Dec 11 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 27th to Dec 11th 2026, for its annual five-month backwards phase. Themes of your year so far repeat and are built up for the long term, as repeating experience comes around for a review or final decision. This is Saturn’s second retrograde […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 11 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, the planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 29th to August 11th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 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
