Transit July 5 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express your thoughts and feelings Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini on July 5th until 12th. In its own sign, Mercury gives you curiosity and clarity of mind, where you can dive into a subject and become an instant expert. Ardra’s symbol, a Teardrop, immerses you in empathy, anger and deep talk, […] June 25, 2022June 10, 2022
Transit June 28 – July 5 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ Follow your knowledge quest Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Mrigashira from June 28th to July 5th 2022, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. The Taurus portion of Mrigashira, up to July 2nd, sees your mind fixed and focused, with a stubborn and possibly argumentative mentality that likes to stick to the facts. […] June 18, 2022May 31, 2022
Transit June 18 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from June 18th until 28th. This is a repeat of Mercury’s transit in mid-May, where it dipped into Rohini before going retrograde on May 10th,, so you may encounter a similar situation from that time, or find an answer you were […] June 8, 2022May 27, 2022
Transit May 14 – Jun 18 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Sharp thought and speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, retrogrades into the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 14th, all the way to June 18th 2022. This is an extended period for Mercury in this asterism, bringing greater focus on all its affairs and giving you the opportunity to concentrate your thinking. […] May 4, 2022April 27, 2022
Transit May 10 – Jun 3 ~ Mercury retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, planet of intelligence, goes retrograde in Rohini from May 10th to June 3rd 2022, and remains in the sign of Taurus all the way. You are rethinking an old question or else new light shines on a problem that did not make sense before. This is a maximum-length 24-day retrograde phase where Mercury moves even more slowly than usual, […] April 30, 2022April 21, 2022
Transit May 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus between May 6th and 14th 2022, which includes its initial retrograde period from May 10th. Rohini is famed for its earthy beauty and charm, along with a flirtatious nature and links to agriculture and fertility. Plans grow and flourish here […] April 27, 2022April 13, 2022
Transit April 22 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Scalpel-like speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from April 22nd 2022. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, whose energy gives you passion and spontaneity. You put your plans and ambitions through a period of […] April 12, 2022March 31, 2022
Transit April 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries on April 14th. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, both as in bearing children and hatching a plan or creative thinking. Bright, inventive Mercury sees […] April 4, 2022March 29, 2022
Transit April 8 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Find an instant answer Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on April 8th 2022. Ashwini stands for courage and energy, and its symbol of the Horse shows speed and power, while its Shakti, or special power, is for Quick Action. After a period of uncertainty ends, you rush to get on with […] March 30, 2022March 21, 2022
Transit April 6 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Go from intuition to impulse Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 6th to 9th 2022. This junction area translates to ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Revati through the first of Ashwini, bringing a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard to commit […] March 28, 2022March 21, 2022
July 7 – 18 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless romantic chase Venus, planet of relationship, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from July 7th to 18th 2022. In myth, Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and likewise you are driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. Even in this […] Written by align27 June 27, 2022June 10, 2022
July 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your light The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s symbol is a Quiver of Arrows, which shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination. This nakshatra is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother who presides over noble virtues and infinity itself, and the Sun’s transit […] Written by align27 June 26, 2022June 10, 2022
July 7 – 18 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless romantic chase Venus, planet of relationship, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from July 7th to 18th 2022. In myth, Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and likewise you are driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. Even in this […] Written by align27 June 27, 2022June 10, 2022
July 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your light The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s symbol is a Quiver of Arrows, which shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination. This nakshatra is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother who presides over noble virtues and infinity itself, and the Sun’s transit […] Written by align27 June 26, 2022June 10, 2022
July 5 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express your thoughts and feelings Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini on July 5th until 12th. In its own sign, Mercury gives you curiosity and clarity of mind, where you can dive into a subject and become an instant expert. Ardra’s symbol, a Teardrop, immerses you in empathy, anger and deep talk, […] Written by align27 June 25, 2022June 10, 2022
Clear your Karma Bank – 3 Tips for Skillful Giving Giving time to someone who needs a listening ear. Offering to babysit a friend’s kids so they get an evening off. Praising a coworker in front of the team. Giving a warm smile to the shopkeeper. Little acts of kindness go a long way. Research has shown that helping others stimulates the part of our […] Written by align27 July 4, 2022July 4, 2022
Planetary Combustions – What to do when the Heat Rises We couldn’t live without the Sun. The bright burning star at the center of our Solar System is the energetic force that sustains life on our planet. In Vedic astrology, the Sun is considered one of the nine planets, and is the largest, brightest and most dominant planet of all. When the other planets maintain […] Written by align27 July 2, 2022July 1, 2022
July 12 – October 23 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Capricorn) ~ A return to unfinished business Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is retrograde in Capricorn-Dhanishta from July 12th all the way until October 23rd, and remains in Capricorn altogether until January 17th 2023. This transit is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the last year repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn has […] Written by align27 July 2, 2022June 16, 2022
6 Months Down, 6 to Go! It might feel like yesterday that you opened your eyes and it was 2022, but – can you believe it – 6 months have already passed! Maybe you have worked ferociously towards ticking off your New Year’s resolutions, or maybe they are a work in progress. Perhaps you forgot about them on January 2nd and […] Written by align27 June 30, 2022June 30, 2022