Transits April 24 – June 26 ~ Ketu (in Swati) ~ A priceless moment opens your mind Ketu, the Moon’s South Node, and planet of spirituality and escape, is in Pada (part) One of Swati from April 24th to June 26th 2023, the nakshatra within zodiacal Libra. Swati’s first pada is ruled by Sagittarius navamsha, the chart of marriage and good fortune, which enhances Ketu’s focus on freedom and higher knowledge. You […] April 14, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 23 – October 30 ~ Jupiter, Rahu Conjunction (in Aries) ~ A knowledge revolution strikes suddenly Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, comes together with the shadow planet Rahu in Aries from April 23rd until October 30th 2023. This transit is a combination of opposites in many ways, between the optimistic and protective influence of Jupiter, and Rahu’s dark, revolutionary and contrary nature. The next six months promise great things for […] April 13, 2023March 29, 2023
Transits April 23 – June 7 ~ Mercury, Jupiter Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Big vision and fine detail Mercury, planet of thought and trade, comes together with protective, philosophical Jupiter in Aries from April 23rd to June 7th 2023. This is an extended spell for Mercury in this sign, which takes in its retrograde arc from April 21st to May 15th, and its association with Jupiter adds a sense of innovation and pioneering […] April 13, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 23 – May 15 ~ Sun, Jupiter Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Charisma and confidence The Sun, centre of the cosmos, comes together with philosophical Jupiter in Aries from April 23rd to May 15th 2023. These two bodies are great planetary friends, which support each other’s symbolism, and their coming together has great promise to give you confidence and charisma, especially with the Sun in its exalted sign. Harnessing their […] April 13, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 22 – May 16 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, planet of action and energy, is in Punarvasu, spanning the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from April 22nd to May 16th. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, where your emotional supplies are restocked after the psychic outpouring of Mars in Ardra. Having a goal to work towards gives you inspiration over and above […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 22 – May 6 ~ Jupiter (in Ashwini) ~ Courage in your beliefs Jupiter, planet of belief and protection, enters pada one of Ashwini, the nakshatra associated with speed, impulse and courage, on April 22nd until May 6th 2023. Your instincts are ignited and a plan of study or travel you have weighed up over the last months suddenly becomes a top priority. Jupiter in Aries gives you […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 22 – 27 ~ 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 in its exaltation. These are two great planetary friends and […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 21 – May 15 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aries) ~ Carried away with new ideas Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is retrograde in Aries from April 21st to May 15th, in its longest and slowest retrograde period of 2023. The contrast of Mercury’s slow motion against the drive of impulsive Aries highlights a basic tension in this transit, where you are in a hurry to find answers but also […] April 11, 2023March 28, 2023
Articles 5 Ways to Self-Care Every Day With our day’s filled with marking off our to-do’s and chasing our tails – life can be overwhelming! We know about self-care – taking time out to prioritize ourselves with long bubble baths, relaxation sessions, luxurious face masks – but did you know there are daily self-care steps you can take based on ancient wisdom? […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Transits This Week’s Solar Eclipse & Mercury Retrograde Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
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Nov 12, 2026 – Mar 09, 2027 ~ Mars (in Leo) ~ Fire and drama Mars, the planet of energy and competition, is in Leo from November 12th, 2026, to March 9th, 2027, an extended transit that includes Mars’s retrograde arc. Mars in the sign of its friend, the Sun, has a confidence and assertiveness that sees you reaching for what you want and expressing yourself in style. Your flamboyant […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Nov 5 – 20 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for your moment to strike Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from November 5th to 20th, 2026. This transit marks the end of Mars’s transit through debilitation in Cancer and sees it entering a greatly extended period in Leo, where your actions and decisions cross an […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Nov 3 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Think it over again Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from November 3rd to 25th, 2026. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase up to November 14th, where the planet slows down and reverses over a place it first covered between October 1st to 12th of this year. Issues […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 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