Transits September 28 – October 27 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Express yourself in style. Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 28th until October 27th, which includes part of its retrograde phase starting October 14th. Swati is associated with classic Libran qualities: intellect, justice and forgiveness, and you may have been through a struggle or disagreement with someone and […] September 29, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 28 – October 9 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Love takes you out of yourself. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from September 28th until October 9th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within fiery Leo, which translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a royal throne-room, showing big ambition, and Venus here has the desire to make a […] September 29, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 26 – October 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Turning your hand to a new craft. The Sun is in Hasta from September 26th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has a clear affinity with this area of the sky, giving a confident and generous nature within the humbler and earthier approach of Virgo. This is also a masculine, fiery, […] September 28, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles Perform Abhishekam at Home – A Symbolic Bathing Ritual Abhishekam is a Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkling” or “wetting”. It refers to the Hindu ritual of pouring water or other sacred substances on a statue of a deity while also chanting mantras corresponding to that deity. It is another form of ‘puja’ (worship). Abhishekam allows us to surrender to, honor and connect with the deity […] September 26, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Rahu (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine desire with mind power. Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and the exotic, enters the second pada of Mrigashira within the sign of Taurus on September 23rd. The sign change is a big moment, as Rahu moves from Gemini into Taurus after eighteen tumultuous months, with the 2020 portion in particular being the most eventful of all. A new section […] September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Stand up for your spiritual beliefs. Ketu, shadow planet of spirituality and renunciation, enters the fourth pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio on September 23rd. This is a major shift for the South Node, after eighteen eventful months in Sagittarius, it moves into quiet, intense Scorpio and brings its transformative energy into a new section of your chart. […] September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 6 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Purva Ashada) ~ Your belief system is born again. Jupiter is going in forwards motion, and from September 19th enters Purva Ashada Pada 4, the last segment of this nakshatra, until October 30th. This still remains within the sign of Sagittarius, where Jupiter is most at home, so you have the talent to think big, to plan and be prophetic and create the future […] September 16, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 17 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A great mixture of communication and craft. Mercury, planet of commerce and communication, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in zodiacal Libra from September 17th to 28th. Chitra translates to ‘the brilliant’ and is symbolized by a shining jewel, which represents its brightness in the night sky. This asterism brings an interest in […] September 14, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 16 – 28 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Trust your instincts in love. Venus, planet of art and relationship, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from September 16th to 28th. This sign and nakshatra are part of the feeling, watery element, and while Venus pays attention to domestic matters and shows maternal-type affection, Ashlesha is a very intense portion of this sign. The nakshatra symbol is a coiled serpent, in […] September 13, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 14 – 27 ~ Sun (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A laid-back approach to love. The Sun, the planet of leadership and self-expression, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 14th to 27th. Uttara’s Shakti is for ‘Prosperity through Partnership’ so you need to strike a balance between your own needs and appreciation and giving enough to others. The Sun is a symbol […] September 12, 2020November 6, 2021
Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on February 27/28, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor the […] Written by Align27 February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Lunar Eclipse in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Leo) – Insights and Remedies A lunar eclipse always occurs on a Full Moon, or Poornima, when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other. At this time, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Astronomically it is a shadow event. Astrologically it is an emotional and karmic event. Your Lunar […] Written by Align27 February 23, 2026February 24, 2026
Apr 13 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 13 to 22nd 2026, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. Though analytical Mercury is not most at home in this nakshatra, you can allow your imagination to take over and approach an idea, book, or offer from a different angle. […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Apr 11 – 30 ~ Mars, Mercury, Saturn Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Tough talking tactics Mercury, Mars, and Saturn come together in the sign of Pisces from April 11th to 30th to create a complex picture for your communication. Your intuition is strong at this time, and you arrive at answers by unconventional means. Listen to wise advice, but don’t be put off by undue scepticism from people on the […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Apr 11 – 14 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Be an inspiring listener Mercury, plan of the mind, comes together in Pisces with the Sun, star of self-expression, from April 11th to 14th 2026. This short but intense transit pairs the Sun’s inner conviction with Mercury’s commercial flair and creates Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for study, public speaking, and business enterprise. Mercury isn’t on natural territory in Pisces, […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 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