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 August 6 – October 3 Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ A time of romantic freedom and sharing Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in Bharani nakshatra pada (part) three, in the sign of Aries, from August 6th to October 3rd 2023. This pada relates to Libra navamsha, the underlying chart of marriage and spirituality, which emphasises relationships, artwork and security. You are concerned with how you relate to people long-term and […] July 27, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 3 – 19 Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Speak and share in style Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 3rd to 19th, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the previous red one’. Purva’s symbol of a swinging hammock speaks to its relaxed nature, which is more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than a dramatic statement of opinion. You have definite views about […] July 24, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 3 – 17 Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ A moment for self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents who acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth, which now reflects your secretive style and worldly wisdom. Your protective streak extends to friends […] July 24, 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 25 – August 7 Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Discover your gift for saying the right thing Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Leo from July 25th to August 7th 2023. This pair are planetary friends, which makes a good transit for harmonious speech and smoothing over difficulties in relationship. Though your views are fixed to the point of stubbornness, you are also charming and […] July 15, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 25 – August 18 Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Time for speaking truth to power Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with forceful, assertive Mars in Leo from July 25th to August 18th 2023. This is a great transit for giving you mental energy and making your wishes known clearly. At other times you may rely on hints or suggestions, but now you speak up openly and express an idea […] July 15, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 24 – August 3 Mercury (in Magha) ~ Time to make your own dramatic statement Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 24th until August 3rd. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne-Room shows your communication becoming more confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, where you already sense the […] July 14, 2023August 10, 2023
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Jun 11 – Aug 8 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewed mental energy Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from June 11th to August 8th 2026. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from June 29th to July 23rd, which grounds this nakshatra’s visionary symbolism and gives new scope to your ideas. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows sees […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 9 – July 4 ~ Venus, Jupiter Conjunction (in Cancer ) ~ A strong bond of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Cancer with expansive, protective Jupiter from June 9th to July 4th, 2026. These two planets were together in Gemini from mid-May up to June 1st and now continue their association in maternal, emotional Cancer, where Jupiter is exalted and gives you the best of its expansive […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 1 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from June 1st to 18th 2026. This is a repeat of Jupiter’s transit from mid-October to early December of last year, and opportunities from that time should come to their full fruition now. Jupiter in its […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 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