Transits January 14 – February 4 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Shravana) ~ Ambitions get a second chance Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, turns retrograde in Capricorn-Shravana on January 14th to February 4th 2022. This medium-length retrograde period of 21 days brings familiar delays and thwarted communication, plus the promise of creative rethinking and second opportunities. Shravana’s symbol is the Ear, and this nakshatra is associated with both oral knowledge traditions and […] Align27 January 4, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits January 11 – 21 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Your courage destroys obstacles Mars, planet of energy and dynamism moves into the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from 11th to 21st January. There is a sharp contrast between the signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshtha and Mula, and any planet moving through this border region feels a sense of adjustment with a […] Align27 January 1, 2022December 31, 2021
Transits January 11 – 24 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ The right ambition arrives unopposed The Sun, planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttarashadha between January 11th and 24th, the nakshatra that spans 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 which promises ultimate […] Align27 January 1, 2022December 28, 2021
Transits January Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does January have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in January and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Jupiter in Shatabhishak Pada 1 – 2 January to 18 […] Align27 December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Transits January 5 – February 22 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashada) ~ A second chance for easy victory Venus, planet of love and values, is retrograde in Purva Ashada from January 5th 2022 altogether until February 22nd, an extended period which puts extra focus on the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. The energy of this transit gives you a feeling of and desire for invincibility, despite frequent challenges and battles, and you […] Align27 December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Transits January 5, 2022 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ New intelligence from an old source Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from January 5th to 22nd, which includes Mercury’s retrograde arc starting January 14th. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, spiritual knowledge. Choose your words carefully for […] Align27 December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Transits January 2 – 18 ~Jupiter (in Shatabhishak) ~ Faith healing and philosophy Jupiter, planet of faith and expansion, moves into Shatabhishak pada one from January 2nd 2022 to January 18th 2022, the nakshatra inside Aquarius which associates with healing, mysticism and independent spirit. Guru was in this pada earlier in 2021, from late May until late July, when it went retrograde, so important lessons may reappear from that time for you […] Align27 December 23, 2021December 9, 2021
Transits December 29, 2021 – January 11, 2022 ~ Sun (in Purva Ashada) ~ Repurpose your plans for a celebration Sun is in Purva Ashada from December 29th 2021 to January 11th 2022, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. Purva’s energy gives a feeling of and desire for invincibility despite frequent challenges and battles, and its Shakti or unique power, is for Invigoration and Renewal. The Sun itself represents a heroic quest, where you […] Align27 December 19, 2021December 9, 2021
Transits December 28, 2021 – January 16, 2022 ~ Mars (in Jyeshtha) ~ Elder’s wisdom secures victory Mars, planet of drive and energy, is in Jyeshtha from December 28th to January 16th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. This is a natural domain for Mars, where it operates with great intensity but also an underlying emotional and sympathetic force. You can stand up for yourself and others in an […] Align27 December 18, 2021December 28, 2021
Transits December 27, 2021 – January 5, 2022 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Unchallenged victory from thinking smart Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from December 27th 2021 to January 5th 2022, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This auspicious asterism emphasises diplomacy and moderation, and its Shakti for ‘Uncontested Victory’ favours using careful negotiation in all situations. Uttara’s fixed quality brings hard-earned rewards and a […] Align27 December 17, 2021December 28, 2021
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Homa at Kashi Vishalakshi Written by Align27 November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Dec 6 – Jan 23 ~ Mercury Combustion (in Scorpio) ~ Get an issue out in the open Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, comes close to the Sun between December 6th and January 23rd, where it moves from Scorpio through Sagittarius, on to Capricorn and is ‘combust’ or burnt up in the solar rays. This phase affects your decision-making and state of mind, as you may be overwhelmed by too much […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 5 – Jun 23 ~ Ketu (in Cancer) ~ Clearing shadows at home Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and detachment, is in Cancer from December 5, 2026, until June 23, 2028. Home and family are central themes of this transit, where you move away from old emotional patterns and look for a more meaningful inner connection. A feeling of emotional detachment comes and goes, with the sense […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 5 – Jun 23 ~ Rahu (in Capricorn) ~ Revolution in the boardroom Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, moves into Capricorn on December 5th up to June 23rd, 2028. This is a major movement that focuses on your rebellious and unorthodox instincts in a different Saturn-ruled sign, where discipline, ambition, and hierarchy rule. Expect tension between your wish to rebel and break away versus cooperating […] 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