Transits September 28 – October 6 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a genius idea in your hands Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in Hasta within the sign of Virgo from September 28th to October 6th, 2024. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place, where you have practical and earthy intelligence that combines academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta’s symbol of the Hand is associated with craft and skill, along with a […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 26 – October 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Shine a light on your skills The Sun, the star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 26th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolised by the Hand and handicraft. Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity here and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your eye […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 23 – October 4 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ Share experiences with somebody different Venus, planet love and the arts are in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 23rd to October 4th, 2024. Swati is associated with subtle qualities of learning and intellect, justice and forgiveness, and Venus’s strong position in its own sign gives you great promise. You have natural poise and a sense of fairness […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 22 – October 26 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine skill with specialist knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Mrigashira from September 22nd to October 26th, 2024. This extended transit includes Jupiter’s retrograde motion from October 20th, as the planet slows down and then reverses after it has moved almost to the end of Taurus since May 2024. Opportunities have been […] August 21, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits September 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, the planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 21st to 28th 2024. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, and you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra rulership […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 18 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Pisces) ~ Burn away old layers The Lunar Eclipse on September 18th arrives in Pisces-Purva Bhadrapada, the nakshatra associated with fire and purging. This is good symbolism for an eclipse, an event that signifies the end of one cycle before another starts with an obstacle cleared away. Though only a partial eclipse, this is a Full Moon, where the emotional lunar […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits August 24 – September 18 ~ Venus in Virgo (debility) ~ Working with love Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 24th to September 18th, 2024. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation – neecha – where it has greater trouble expressing itself, in relationships, creativity, and all its signature affairs. You can be highly analytical about your partner, but this approach also makes […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Articles Which Houses Does Saturn Aspect In Your Birth Chart? Each planet has an aspect on various houses. Saturn aspects the 3rd, 7th and 10th houses from its placement in your birth chart. If you have Saturn in the 1st house, it will aspect the 3rd, 7th and 10th houses in your chart. Similarly, if you have Saturn in the 2nd house, it will aspect […] August 20, 2024November 15, 2025
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Articles Lunar Return – Your Monthly Birthday – Rituals & Insights Similar to a solar return (varshphal) which happens annually when the sun returns to its natal position near your birthday, a lunar return, known in Vedic astrology as the monthly Tithi Pravesha, happens each month. This event is marked when the moon returns to the exact degree and sign it occupied at your birth, and […] August 19, 2024August 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