Transits January 23 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in your knowledge The Sun, the planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the sign of Capricorn from January 23rd to February 6th, 2025. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. The Sun’s light shines on a previously hidden or forgotten area, as you define […] December 24, 2024January 8, 2025
Transits January 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Learn through an easy victory Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttarashadha from January 22nd to 30th 2025, the nakshatra that sits across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s auspicious energy emphasises diplomacy and moderation, and any issues that arise have the potential for serious discussion. This asterism’s Shakti, for ‘Uncontested Victory’, favours careful negotiation, […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 17 – February 1 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A romantic transformation Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from January 17th to February 1st, 2025, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘Raise the Spiritual Fire’ shows purging and cleansing, and Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing old […] December 24, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits January 13 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Win the war between heart and head Mercury, the planet of speech and communication, is in Purvashadha, the nakshatra within the sign of Sagittarius from January 13th to 22nd 2025. Purvashadha translates to The Unconquered and is associated with invincibility, while its Shakti, or unique power, for ‘Invigoration’ sees a new approach to your thought, speech and writing. The presiding devata of […] December 24, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits January 12 – March 16 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A spiritual partnership Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and escape, is in Pada (part) Three of Uttara Phalguni from January 12th to March 16th, 2024. Uttara pada three relates to Aquarius navamsha, which adds an idealistic and humanitarian quality to your quest for spirituality, and you gravitate towards others of like mind. This Saturn-ruled side complements the […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 10 – 23 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Light and success Sun, the planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttarashadha between January 10th and 23rd 2025, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated, and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, sees you putting work in at the start of an enterprise that promises ultimate […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 4 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Mula) ~ Take a deep dive into your subject Mercury, the planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from January 4th to 12th 2025. After spending an extended time in Scorpio at the end of 2024, including its retrograde phase through December, Mercury breaks new ground in direct motion and gives you a welcome new […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Articles Your Birth Yoga (Cosmic Support) Blueprint Reading! In Vedic astrology, the Pañcāṅga (five limbs of time)—Tithi, Vāra, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana—forms the foundation for understanding time’s quality and energy. Among these, Yoga, created by the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon, reflects unique energies that influence an individual’s life and personality. Yoga (Cosmic Support) Blueprint Reading The Janma Yoga—the Yoga at […] December 23, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 12 – April 12 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from January 12th to April 12th, 2025. This extended transit is a repeat of Mars’s passage through Punarvasu in October of 2024, and some issues repeat now that remind you of that time. Mars’s nature is to be […] December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
Transits January 12 – March 16 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A charismatic rebel Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada (part) One in the sign of Pisces from January 12th to March 16th, 2025. This pada relates to Leo in the navamsa chart of relationship and good fortune, which gives you underlying confidence in your ambitions and experimentation. The Sun-ruled Leo quality […] December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
Your 12th House Reading We’ve now unlocked the final layer in the House Lords series inside your Birth Chart – the 12th Lord in Nakshatras. The 12th house represents losses, expenses, isolation, foreign lands, sleep, subconscious patterns, and spiritual surrender. It shows where your energy flows outward, where attachments dissolve, and where deeper spiritual lessons quietly unfold. Your Nakshatra […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026 – Rituals, Timings and Insights This year Shivratri falls on Sunday 15th February, 2026. “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is that principle which is the summum bonum of the whole creation […] Written by Align27 February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Purva Bhadrapada Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from Feb 21st to March 4th 2026, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your Predictions Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘Raise the Spiritual Fire’ shows purging and cleansing, as Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing […] Written by Align27 February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Your Predictions – Sun in Shatabhishak The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabhishak, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 4th 2026. Your Predictions Shatabhishak is ruled by Varuna, the God of the Waters, which brings greater contact with this element, perhaps in the form of a deep experience in the inner sea […] Written by Align27 February 16, 2026February 16, 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
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