Transits Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Transits Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] October 7, 2025December 16, 2025
Transits Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] October 7, 2025December 18, 2025
Transits Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Transits Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Swati Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 7th to 16th, 2025. Your Predictions Swati’s Shakti, or special power, ‘the power to disperse like the wind,’ can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or create a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits Dec 9 – 20 Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 9th to 20th 2025, in direct motion now after its recent retrograde phase. Mercury’s return into Anuradha brings an echo from this same transit from late October to November 20th, and you may only now discover an elusive […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits Dec 9 – 20 Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationships and values, enters Jyestha from December 9th to 20th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshta is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group of people. […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits Dec 7 – 25 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Mula within Sagittarius from December 7th to 25th, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not for ego or […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Articles Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Write This Powerful Mantra 11 Times Daily Until Mahashivratri Lord Shiva is known as Mahakal, the Lord of Time. He is the force that dissolves negativity, removes obstacles, and grants freedom from suffering. He represents stillness, awareness, and the power to destroy limiting beliefs, karmic patterns, and planetary influences that hold us back. Mahashivratri (Feb 15, 2026), the Great Night of Shiva, is an […] Written by Align27 February 1, 2026January 30, 2026
Thai Poosam – The Ultimate Day to Remedy Mars with Your Mantra The Significance of Thai Poosam Thai Poosam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai when the Moon transits Pushya Nakshatra (poosam in tamil). This day is primarily dedicated to Lord Murugan (the deity of Mars), also known as Kartikeya, the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, Goddess Parvati presented […] Written by Align27 January 29, 2026January 30, 2026
Your Predictions – Mercury in Purva Bhadrapada Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 15th to March 10th 2026, in the Pisces portion of this nakshatra. Your Predictions This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde motion starting February 26th, which is an important point for your decision-making and communication. This transit is also a repeat of Mercury’s movement […] Written by Align27 February 14, 2026February 14, 2026
Solar Eclipse in Dhanishta Nakshatra – Predictions and Remedies On February 17, a powerful Solar Eclipse takes place with the Sun and Moon together in Dhanishta Nakshatra in Aquarius. Mars is also strongly connected to this eclipse energy, adding intensity and action. At the same time, Venus, Rahu, and Mercury are all in Aquarius as well, which means a total of five planets are […] Written by Align27 February 13, 2026February 15, 2026
Your Predictions – Mars in Dhanishtha Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Dhanishta from February 14th to March 3rd 2026, across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Your Predictions This is the nakshatra where Mars is strongest, and it finds you with special stamina and leadership potential, as you summon all these qualities to impress by knowing exactly what […] Written by Align27 February 12, 2026February 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