Articles Articles Ugadi (Vedic New Year) – Parābhava Samvatsara (Prosperity) Rituals The name Yugadi or Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words yuga (age) and ādi (beginning): “the beginning of a new age”. It falls on “Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami” or the first day of the bright half of the Vedic month of Chaitra. This year it falls on March 19/20. For local timings download the align27 […] March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 19th and 27th March 2026, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 View More Transits Transits Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Transits Apr 30 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Start the debate Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from April 30th to May 6th 2026, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s stay in Pisces through the month of April, which featured delays, obstruction, and perhaps criticism from somebody in authority. Mercury in […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Transits Apr 28 – May 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 28th to May 1st 2026. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Plans that were […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Transits Apr 27 – May 11 ~ Sun (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new you The Sun, symbol of the soul and self-expression, is in Bharani, the nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from April 27th to May 11th 2025. Bharani, whose name means ‘She Who Bears’, represents ambition and the original struggle for life and its symbol, a Yoni, is associated with giving birth, both as in bearing […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Transits Apr 27 – May 8 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, planet of love and art, enters Rohini in the sign of Taurus from April 27th to May 8th, 2026, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm, and aesthetics make a perfect setting. Both planet and nakshatra share links to agriculture and fertility, where Rohini’s Shakti ‘To Grow’ expands your relationships and social circle. You combine […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Transits Apr 23 – May 11 ~ Mars (in Revati) ~ Passionate protection Mars, planet of action and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from April 23rd to May 11th 2026. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and energy into projects which increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable for those […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Transits Apr 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Activating your imagination Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence, is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from April 22nd to 30th 2026. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, where Mercury gives you the ability to succeed in business and media, as you reach out generously and bring people together. Mercury moves alongside passionate Mars […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Transits Apr 20 – May 14 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A practical philosopher Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Punarvasu, the nakshatra associated with renewal, from April 20th to May 14th 2026. This transit sees Jupiter in this pada for the third time in its year-long stay in Gemini, after most recently transiting through January 2026, in retrograde motion. Jupiter is now […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Transits Apr 17 – May 17 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Fire and discipline Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) Four of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada within the sign of Pisces from April 17th to May 17th, 2026. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality, with a focus on fine quality. As […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Transits Apr 16 – 27 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ Burning romantic affection Venus, planet of love and relationships, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from April 16 to 27th 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections fire and passion, and its ruling deity, Agni, the embodiment of sacred fire, creates a headstrong romantic quality. Your […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 1 2 … 134 135 Older Posts Be in tune with the Cosmos.Subscribe to our newsletter to get regular news and updates Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.
Articles Ugadi (Vedic New Year) – Parābhava Samvatsara (Prosperity) Rituals The name Yugadi or Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words yuga (age) and ādi (beginning): “the beginning of a new age”. It falls on “Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami” or the first day of the bright half of the Vedic month of Chaitra. This year it falls on March 19/20. For local timings download the align27 […] March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 19th and 27th March 2026, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Transits Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits Apr 30 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Start the debate Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from April 30th to May 6th 2026, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s stay in Pisces through the month of April, which featured delays, obstruction, and perhaps criticism from somebody in authority. Mercury in […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits Apr 28 – May 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 28th to May 1st 2026. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Plans that were […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits Apr 27 – May 11 ~ Sun (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new you The Sun, symbol of the soul and self-expression, is in Bharani, the nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from April 27th to May 11th 2025. Bharani, whose name means ‘She Who Bears’, represents ambition and the original struggle for life and its symbol, a Yoni, is associated with giving birth, both as in bearing […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits Apr 27 – May 8 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, planet of love and art, enters Rohini in the sign of Taurus from April 27th to May 8th, 2026, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm, and aesthetics make a perfect setting. Both planet and nakshatra share links to agriculture and fertility, where Rohini’s Shakti ‘To Grow’ expands your relationships and social circle. You combine […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits Apr 23 – May 11 ~ Mars (in Revati) ~ Passionate protection Mars, planet of action and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from April 23rd to May 11th 2026. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and energy into projects which increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable for those […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Transits Apr 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Activating your imagination Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence, is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from April 22nd to 30th 2026. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, where Mercury gives you the ability to succeed in business and media, as you reach out generously and bring people together. Mercury moves alongside passionate Mars […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Transits Apr 20 – May 14 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A practical philosopher Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Punarvasu, the nakshatra associated with renewal, from April 20th to May 14th 2026. This transit sees Jupiter in this pada for the third time in its year-long stay in Gemini, after most recently transiting through January 2026, in retrograde motion. Jupiter is now […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Transits Apr 17 – May 17 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Fire and discipline Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) Four of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada within the sign of Pisces from April 17th to May 17th, 2026. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality, with a focus on fine quality. As […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Transits Apr 16 – 27 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ Burning romantic affection Venus, planet of love and relationships, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from April 16 to 27th 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections fire and passion, and its ruling deity, Agni, the embodiment of sacred fire, creates a headstrong romantic quality. Your […] March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
