Articles The Most Powerful Day to Honor Ancestors – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on October 1st/2nd, 2024. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] September 29, 2024September 19, 2025
Transits Solar Eclipse in Hasta Nakshatra (Virgo) – Predictions and Remedies A solar eclipse is a celestial event that takes place when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun’s light for a brief period. The upcoming total solar eclipse is a powerful time to deepen your spiritual practice through meditation, prayers, mantras, and japa. Rather than engaging in worldly activities […] September 28, 2024September 28, 2024
Articles Are you a wealth guardian, healer or a sensitive leader? – Check what your Moon says about you! In Vedic astrology, the Moon represents emotions, intuition, and how you nurture others. Its placement in your natal chart can greatly influence your personality, relationships, and life path. Your Moon’s house placement can profoundly influence your emotions, relationships, and life choices. To understand the full impact of the Moon in your chart and how it […] September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
Articles Life Goals – Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha in Your Birth Chart “Purushartha” is a Sanskrit term that translates to “goals of human life” or “the objectives of a person.” There are four fundamental pursuits or goals that guide human existence. Dharma represents one’s duty, moral principles, and ethical responsibilities in life. Artha is the pursuit of material wealth and stability, focusing on financial well-being and security. Kama seeks emotional […] September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
Transits October 28 – January 12, 2025 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Fight to find meaning Mars, a planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer from October 28th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025. This extended transit is due to Mars’s retrograde motion on December 7th and takes on the quality both as a major challenge and opportunity. Cancer is the sign of Mars’s debilitation, where you […] September 23, 2024September 24, 2024
Transits October 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ A smart and elegant way of thinking Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 14th to 22nd 2024. 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, and […] September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
Transits October 9, 2024 – February 4, 2025 ~ Jupiter Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Scaling your ambitions up Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde in Taurus-Mrigashira from October 9th, 2024 to February 4th, 2025. Since May 1st, 2024, Jupiter has moved through almost the whole sign of Taurus, where it has stretched your horizons and brought a once-in-twelve-year opportunity to travel, find spiritual knowledge, and make a good relationship with […] September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
Articles 5 Easy Ways to Manage Your Anger With Astrology Are you struggling with a quick temper? If you’re ready to find ways to manage your anger and avoid regrettable reactions, explore these five simple astrological tips for maintaining composure and leading a more balanced life. Anger, like happiness and sadness, is a natural emotion everyone experiences occasionally. However, when anger becomes excessive, frequent, and […] September 22, 2024September 23, 2024
Transits October 26 – November 28 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless quest for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, enters pada (part) one of Mrigashira from October 26th to November 28th, 2024. This transit is a repeat of Jupiter’s movement from late August to late September this year while the planet moved swiftly forward through the sign of Taurus. Now in retrograde motion, Jupiter gives you a […] September 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Transits Prosperity Yoga Rituals – Venus in Libra Venus has finally moved out of its debilitation and into its own sign of Libra, offering a welcome relief, especially for those with Taurus and Libra as their Moon or ascendant signs. This shift is particularly significant as it forms a powerful Mahapurusha Yoga for those with Cancer, Capricorn, Libra, and Aries Moon or rising […] September 19, 2024September 19, 2024
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May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Think your experience through Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Magha in the sign of Leo from May 31st to August 1st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in this nakshatra, where you dramatize your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Pada Three also relates to […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhisha) ~ Politics and high principles Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhisha Pada (part) One from May 31st to August 1st, 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius, and has a special affinity with Shatabisha’s naturally progressive and experimental nature. Pada One of these nakshatra relates to Sagittarius navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Jun 11 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your romantic commitment Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from May 31st to June 11th, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, ‘The Power to Acquire Wealth,’ sits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and gives the promise of material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of a […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 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