Transits April 1 – 7 ~ Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Open your mind Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in conjunction with shadow planet Rahu in Aries from April 1st to 7th 2023. This pairing gives you a fascination for alternative or unusual subject-matter, where you go determinedly into left-field. Rahu’s influence can break you out of a mental rut and give a fresh perspective, if you […] Align27 March 22, 2023March 16, 2023
Transits March 31 – April 8 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Make a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 31st to April 8th 2023. Ashwini stands for courage and energy, and its symbol of the Horse shows speed and power, while its Shakti, or special power, is for Quick Action. After a period of uncertainty ends, you rush […] Align27 March 21, 2023March 22, 2023
Transits March 31 – April 14 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Giving insight and protection Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 14th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, which is particularly favourable for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust, with visions of a faraway […] Align27 March 21, 2023March 16, 2023
Transits March 29 – April 2 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 29th to April 2nd 2023. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard […] Align27 March 19, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits March 29 – April 14 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Pisces) ~ Stay true to yourself Jupiter, planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from March 29th to April 14th. The Sun and Jupiter are great planetary friends which support each other’s affairs, with strong, positive and affirming mutual energy. The hot Sun’s brightness, however, obscures anything close to it, to the point of symbolically burning a planet […] Align27 March 19, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits March 27 – April 22 ~ Mars (in Ardra) ~ Step up your efforts Mars, planet of action and competition, is placed in Ardra nakshatra in the sign of zodiacal Gemini from March 27th to April 22nd 2023. Ardra is the deepest and most intense part of Gemini, in sharp contrast to this sign’s light, airy image, and you get into psychic research and tough emotionally-based decisions as you […] Align27 March 17, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits March 25 – April 8 ~ Jupiter (in Revati) ~ A vision of the future Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in pada three of Revati, from March 25th to April 8th 2023. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises abundance and refined qualities, especially where Jupiter’s sign-strength in Pisces attracts support and sympathy for your efforts. Pada three of Revati relates to Aquarius navamsha, the underlying chart […] Align27 March 15, 2023February 27, 2023
Transits March 24 – 31 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Creating intellectual wealth Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 24th to March 31st 2023. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortunes and good manners, which are all good qualities for Mercury in its role as ruler of commerce. You reach out and bring […] Align27 March 14, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 23 – April 3 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries from March 23rd to April 3rd 2023. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of spawning plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities […] Align27 March 13, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 18 – 31 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Let your spiritual energy shine The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 18th to 31st 2023. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality with a focus on the finer things in life. This […] Align27 March 8, 2023February 24, 2023
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Homa at Kashi Vishalakshi Written by Align27 November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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