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
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
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
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 […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
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 […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
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 […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 19, 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