Transits May 5 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Vishakha) ~ Clearing an obstacle makes for a major victory The Lunar Eclipse of May 5th in Libra-Vishakha, is the complimentary event to the Solar Eclipse of April 20th 2023. The Sun and Moon now face each other across the shadowy Rahu-Ketu axis in Aries and Libra, and the Full Moon’s symbolic emotional centre comes to a climax with a sense of tension and release. […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Transits May 3 – 10 ~ Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Reach out and meet somebody new Venus, planet of art and attraction, comes together with Mars, planet of energy and drive, in Gemini, from May 3rd to 10th 2023. Venus in the nakshatra of Punarvasu, is at the opposite end of Gemini to Mars in Mrigashira, but the two share Mercury-ruled qualities of curiosity and friendliness, and a love of wit […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Articles The Three Celestial musketeers – the Moon, the Sun and Your Ascendant These three celestial musketeers – the Moon, the Sun, and the Ascendant – form the dynamic trio that holds the key to unlocking the secrets of your birth chart. Known as the “big three,” they’re the powerhouses of your cosmic makeup, influencing everything from your personality traits, your deepest desires and life’s purpose. So what […] April 26, 2023October 11, 2024
Articles Finding Your Zen in the Storm: 10 Tips for Mercury Retrograde Harmony Mercury Retrograde (April 21st to May 15th, 2023) can definitely have its challenges, but it’s important to remember that it’s also an opportunity for growth and reflection. Mercury rules the intellect, discrimination, communication, language, learning, youth, friends, and recreation. When retrograde it disrupts the flow of Mercury’s normal energy, which affects the house that Mercury […] April 20, 2023April 20, 2023
Transits April 28 – May 11 ~ Sun (in Bharani) ~ Take a risk and leave the old behind The Sun, symbol of the soul and self-expression, is in Bharani, the nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from April 28th to May 11th 2023. Bharani represents ambition and the original struggle for life, its name means ‘she who bears’ and its symbol, a Yoni, is associated giving birth – both as in bearing […] April 18, 2023April 20, 2023
Transits April 26 – May 8 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ Your romantic interest turns into a chase Venus, planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from April 26th to May 8th 2023. Mrigashira’s symbol, the mythical Deer, is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. […] April 16, 2023March 30, 2023
Transits Big Jupiter Transit Moves This Week Jupiter Combust (in Aries) ~ Learn to become a master Jupiter, planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from April 22nd to 27th. This transit is the same conjunction as that in Pisces of April 12th, except Jupiter is no longer in its own sign, and the Sun in Aries now is […] April 16, 2023April 6, 2023
Articles Can Your Birth Chart Hold the Key to the Best Sleep of Your Life? Explore Personalized Sleep Rituals! Tired of tossing and turning at night? Do you wish you could find the secret to getting a good night’s sleep? Look no further than your birth chart! Vedic astrology teaches us that the placement of the Moon can reveal a lot about our sleeping habits and mental patterns. By understanding the Moon’s influence […] April 14, 2023March 25, 2024
Transits April 24 – June 26 ~ Rahu (in Ashwini) ~ Make an instant decision and create a revolution Rahu is in pada three of Ashwini from April 24th until June 26th, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign, which is associated with courage and impetuosity. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special gift, for Quick Action, finds you in impulsive mode, and using Rahu’s contrary nature to innovate and get a new project off the […] April 14, 2023March 29, 2023
Transits April 24 – May 10 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ Your genius idea is tested in fire Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 24th to May 10th 2023. A planet is combust when it moves close to the Sun’s burning light and becomes invisible in the sky, and powerless in the horoscope. Mercury is often found in the Sun’s same sign, but […] April 14, 2023July 21, 2023
Aug 3 – 5 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, the planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Gemini from August 3rd to 5th, 2026. This short transit of planetary enemies may ignite an argument or underlying tension in a relationship, as you air your views in public. An unspoken issue that has built up over time needs to be expressed, but […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Sep 2 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 1st to September 2nd, 2026. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation, where it is challenged to express itself easily in relationships, creativity, and all its natural affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can feel ill at […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Transcendent and romantic Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Two of Magha in the sign of Leo from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. Your mystical quest has a more public, performative quality in this nakshatra, which calls for a balance with Ketu’s naturally quiet and otherworldly style. Pada Two also relates […] Written by Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 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