Transits June 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Shed light on your personal quest Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22rd 2022, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt’ and its mythical symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, filled with desire and ambition. The Sun […] May 28, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits June 8 – 27 ~ Mars (in Revati) ~ Fight on someone else’s side Mars, planet of energy and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from June 8th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and initiative into projects which ultimately will increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable those on the […] May 28, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits June 4 – 15 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Creating new love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries on June 4th until 15th 2022. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of spawning plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities give […] May 24, 2022May 10, 2022
Transits June 4 – July 12 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Set up your ground rules Saturn, planet of karma and success, goes retrograde in Aquarius-Dhanishtha on June 4th until July 12th 2022. This is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the year so far repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn is in Aquarius for only a short time before it reverts back into its […] May 24, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits June 3 – July 1 ~ Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Sharing higher knowledge Jupiter, planet of expansion and protection, is in the third pada of Uttara Bhadrapada from June 3rd to July 1st 2022. Uttara is a benevolent nakshatra associated with renunciation, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed, or a person facing two different ways. It is known for being well-educated and possessing a […] May 23, 2022May 10, 2022
Transits May 25 – Jun 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Shine a light on your lifestyle The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and now is the time to put your focus on new opportunities with solar pride and identity wrapped up in them. The Sun shines a light […] May 15, 2022May 2, 2022
Transits May 23 – Jun 4 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Make the first move Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from May 23rd, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power is for Quick Action, so this transit sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to somebody’s bold romantic move. Venus […] May 13, 2022July 18, 2022
Transits May 21 – Jun 8 ~ Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from May 21st 2022. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. It gives you an intelligent and inquiring nature and a focus […] May 11, 2022May 2, 2022
Transits May 20 – 26 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between May 20th and 26th. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its most powerful point of all in Pisces on May 21st […] May 10, 2022May 2, 2022
Transits May 15 – Jun 3 ~Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Combine intellect and intuition Jupiter, the planet of expansion and philosophy, is in Uttara Bhadrapada pada two, from May 15th 2022. Uttara is associated with benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed, or twins – or perhaps a person facing both ways. Pada two of this asterism relates to Virgo in the relationship […] May 5, 2022April 27, 2022
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