Transits September 29 – October 7 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Make choices with heart and mind Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 29th to October 7th 2023. This transit is a repeat of Mercury’s position in the second half of August this year, as the planet entered its retrograde phase, so you may now be […] September 19, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 19 – 28 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Find your superpowers of concentration Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from Aug 19th to 28th 2023. This short transit sees Mercury remaining stationary – apparently motionless – as it prepares to go retrograde on August 23rd, which all gives you great symbolic powers of concentration. […] August 9, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 17 – September 17 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Dramatic powers of speech Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Leo from August 17th to September 17th 2023. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from August 23rd to September 15th, which gives you a great opportunity for media work, striking deals and making social connections. Starting in Uttara Phalguni, Mercury moves backwards […] August 7, 2023August 17, 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 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
Transits September 19 – October 14 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Prepare to commit Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 19th to October 14th. This extended stay includes Mercury’s retrograde period up to October 3rd, when your communication and planning goes through a change, and you review all available options. Mercury was recently […] September 9, 2022August 10, 2022
Transits August 18 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Achieve more in partnership Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 18th to 30th. This asterism is ruled by Aryaman and Bagha, which reveals the honest but leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, with a focus on enjoyment. Uttara shares many similarities […] August 8, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 8 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Giving birth to a shared idea Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from August 8th to 18th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘the previous red one’ and expresses the pleasure-loving and affectionate side of Leo. You have your own opinion about big issues and like to remain independent, but reserve the right to indulge yourself and have […] July 29, 2022July 13, 2022
Energy Vortexes of Lord Shiva Based On Your Birth Chart Jyotirlinga refers to a radiant, devotional abstraction of the Supreme Lord Shiva, the all pervading divine consciousness. It signifies an energy vortex which represents his power on the earthly plane. In Sanskrit, Jyoti means ‘radiance’, and lingam means ‘sign.’ It has also been translated as ‘pillar of light.’ There are twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India, […] Written by Align27 March 21, 2024March 21, 2024
How Favorable Is Saturn in Your Birth Chart? In Vedic Astrology, Saturn is considered the planet of restriction, discipline, patience and endurance. Its position in your birth chart significantly influences your life as Saturn is the planet that rules our “Karma”. You can analyze your birth chart in various ways to find the strength and favorability of Saturn. Effects of Favorable Saturn Solid […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2024March 12, 2024
7 Conjunctions This Month May 11 – 14 Sun-Mercury conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from May 11th to 14th 2024. This short transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job […] Written by Align27 April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
May 6 – July 8 Ketu (in Hasta) ~ Use your mind and imagination Ketu, the planet of escape and liberation, is in Hasta Pada (part) Three, from May 6th to July 8th 2024. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Hand is associated with craft and skill, along with a careful touch around money, which balances Ketu’s usual otherworldliness. Pada three of Hasta relates to Gemini navamsa, the underlying chart […] Written by Align27 April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
May 5 – 16 Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, the planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiac sign of Aries from May 5th to 16th 2024. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of hatching plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities […] Written by Align27 April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
April 22 – 27 Your Karmic Relationship Forecast Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between April 22nd to 27th 2024. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, and nakshatras, a double- junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces on April 23rd into fierier […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2024April 17, 2024
May 12 – August 18 Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Building your love life Saturn, the planet of karma and success, enters pada (part) two of Purva Bhadrapada in Aquarius from May 12th to August 18th, 2024. Purva Pada Two relates to Taurus navamsha, ruled by Venus, which gives you a slow and deliberate quality that harmonizes with Saturn’s cautious and constructive style. You can build a new structure […] Written by Align27 April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
May 11 – 24 Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, a symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 24th 2024. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshatra, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. […] Written by Align27 April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
May 10 – 21 Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Speak up and decide Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from May 10th to 21st 2024, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This is Mercury’s second pass through this asterism, after its recent retrograde transit from late March to early April, and altogether you may have rehearsed and weighed up […] Written by Align27 April 15, 2024April 15, 2024