Transits April 7 – 12 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Romantic fire and water Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini from April 7th and 12th. This is the Gandanta zone between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that brings a knot or romantic issue to unravel. Venus goes from its highest exaltation on April 8th into fierier and […] Align27 March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 5 – 25 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Mix the personal with the collective Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in the third pada of Dhanishtha from April 5th to 25th, the asterism stretching across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada three is in the Aquarius portion of Dhanishtha and relates to Libra navamsha – the relationship and subtle-body chart – which brings an underlying relationship and […] Align27 March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Bring a vision into your thinking Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 2nd to 10th, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and oratory, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Though analytical […] Align27 March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from April 2nd to 24th 2021, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, representing a chase driven by desire […] Align27 March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 22 – April 14 ~ Mars Rahu Conjunction ~ Dare to do things differently Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, altogether between February 22nd and April 14th. Both planets are in Rohini nakshatra, up to March 29th, where Rahu in particular is strong and brings you a stable and practical base for your ambitions. Yet Mars also agitates Rahu’s naturally rebellious […] Align27 March 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 31 – April 13 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Support a friend in need Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th 2021. This nakshatra means ‘the wealthy’ and gives you the promise of fortune and fine personal qualities, particularly for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust now, with visions of faraway places, […] Align27 March 16, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshtha) ~ Combine intuition with knowledge Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and escape, is in the first pada of Jyeshtha within the sign of Scorpio from March 30th to June 1st 2021. This area falls in Sagittarius navamsha, the subchart governing relationship and the subtle body, so there is a sense of finding a guiding philosophy as well Scorpio’s usual […] Align27 March 15, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ A different way of thinking Rahu, the shadow planet of rebellion and desire, enters the third pada of Rohini, within the sign of Taurus on March 30th until June 1st. Taurus by itself is a strong sign for Rahu, plus Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, famous for beauty and charm, a romantic nature and links with […] Align27 March 11, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 16 – 26 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Use the healing power of words Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Shatabhishak from March 16th until 26th, the nakshatra contained entirely within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius. Shatabhishak translates to ‘a hundred medicines (or doctors)’ and its Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing. Your mind now turns to all these issues, in whatever form wellness or […] Align27 March 9, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – April 11 ~ Venus (in Revati) ~ A rich romantic experience Venus, planet of love and art, is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 30th to April 11th. Venus has its most powerful degree in this constellation, giving you an irresistible romantic nature and a power to believe that is truly transformative. Having faith in someone not only inspires them […] Align27 March 8, 2021November 6, 2021
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Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 ~ Jupiter (Retrograde in Leo) ~ Rediscover your inner flair Jupiter-Guru, planet of good fortune and philosophy, is retrograde in Leo and then Cancer from December 13th, 2026, to April 13th, 2027. Transiting first through its friend’s sign Leo and then back into exaltation in Cancer is a stellar part of Jupiter’s orbit that boosts your powers of belief. You retrace your recent steps and […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 13 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 13th to 22nd, 2026, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder’ and sees you stepping up and owning the role of a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 12 – 19 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula from December 12th until 19th, 2026. This double junction area, extending either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You may […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 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