Transits December 26 – January 6, 2023 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Removing an obstacle to relationship Venus, planet of love and luxury moves into Uttara Ashada, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn, from December 26th to January 6th. Uttara’s nature is elegant, learned and diplomatic, with the promise of winning popularity and many friends, and is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of virtue and fine quality. Venus […] Align27 December 16, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits December 22 – January 4, 2023 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Victory in a war of words Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from Dec 22nd 2022 to Jan 4th 2023, the nakshatra across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. On December 29th, Mercury goes retrograde in Uttara, which makes this effectively a transit of two halves, and it’s good to get business and major decisions fixed in the […] Align27 December 12, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits December 19 – February 20, 2023 ~ Ketu (in Swati) ~ Create a shared vision Ketu, the Moon’s South Node and planet of spirituality and escape, is in Swati pada three within the sign of Libra from December 19th to February 20th. This nakshatra is governed by Vayu, the Wind God, which is known for intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and gives you an affinity for higher thought and academic […] Align27 December 9, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits December 19 – February 20, 2023 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ A desire to be different Rahu is in pada one of Bharani, in the sign of Aries, from December 19th 2022 until February 20th 2023. This nakshatra, meaning ‘She Who Bears’, is symbolized by a Vulva and is linked to giving birth, both in terms of actual motherhood and symbolically in the sense of a creative delivery. Rahu sees you living […] Align27 December 9, 2022November 11, 2022
Transits December 16 – 29 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Shine a light on your roots The Sun, planet of ego and self-expression, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 16th until 29th 2022, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula’s symbol of a Root is concerned with simplicity and austerity, where you follow a cause or desire for its own sake rather than chasing fame […] Align27 December 6, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits December 16 – 26 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashada) ~ A romantic reawakening Venus, planet of love and art, moves into Purva Ashada in the sign of Sagittarius, on December 16th to December 26th 2022. This nakshatra means ‘the Undefeated’, and its energy gives a sense of invincibility that favours a long-lasting relationship built on secure ground. Purva’s Shakti, or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal, sees Venus […] Align27 December 6, 2022November 11, 2022
Transits December 14 – January 17, 2023 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Success third time around Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in pada two of Dhanishtha from December 14th to Jan 17th, in the last part of Capricorn. This transit sees Saturn cross the area it covered first from mid-March to late April, and then again in retrograde motion from mid-July to early September 2022. Third-time around with […] Align27 December 4, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits December 12 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ An inspiring new idea Mercury, planet of speech and communication, is in Purva Ashada from December 12th until 22nd 2022, the nakshatra in the sign of Sagittarius which translates to The Unconquered. Purva Ashada is associated with invincibility and its Shakti, or unique power, for ‘Invigoration’, shows you with a new approach into your mental life, speech and writing. Make a lasting […] Align27 December 2, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits December 12 – 19 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to start again The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio-Jyeshta and Sagittarius-Mula on December 12th until 19th. This double junction area that extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, brings a period of confusion: your plans have an unformed quality which does not favour practical business. The […] Align27 December 2, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For December What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for December. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). December 2 – 8Venus in Gandanta ~ Undoing a romantic knot Keep things simple romantically, Negotiate […] Align27 December 1, 2022December 1, 2022
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