Transits January 11 – 20 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Success from speaking and listening Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from January 11th to 20th. This is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates particularly to an oral tradition and spoken spiritual knowledge. Mercury is in Capricorn alongside philosophical Jupiter and ambtious Saturn during […] Align27 January 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 10 – 23 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Shine a light on your ambitions The Sun, planet of ego and self-expression, is in Uttara Ashada between January 10th and 23rd, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, is for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, so putting work in at the start of an enterprise promises ultimate […] Align27 January 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 6 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Expansion combines with impulse Jupiter, planet of faith and philosophy, is in the first pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 7th to 21st. Shravana is an auspicious Vishnu-ruled nakshatra which is symbolized by the Ear, and associates with wisdom, learning, and especially oral knowledge. Though Capricorn is not its natural sign territory, Jupiter has […] Align27 January 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Mula) ~ Get into the soul of your relationship Venus, planet of art and relating, is in Sagittarius-Mula from January 3rd to 14th, the nakshatra associated with the essentials and foundations. This is time to explore the basics in your relationship, to drill down past superficial appearances and get into the heart of the matter. Mula’s symbol is a Root, which shows its position […] Align27 January 3, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 2 – 11 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Win the debate without an argument Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from January 2nd to 11th, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This is an auspicious asterism that emphasises diplomacy and balance, and its Shakti for ‘Uncontested Victory’ points to using careful negotiation. You may reap the benefits of work already […] Align27 January 2, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 1 – 7 ~ Venus (Gandanta) ~ Mixed messages in love From January 1st to 7th, Venus, planet of love and luxury moves from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula. This is the Gandanta knot between water and fire signs and also the gap between nakshatras, a double ‘sandhi’ that makes this area unsupported and have somewhat of a fated quality. Venus goes from the passion and intensity of […] Align27 January 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 25 – January 2 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Make your own manifesto Mercury, planet of communication, is in Sagittarius-Purva Ashada from December 25th to January 2nd, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. Purva Ashada is associated with invincibility and its Shakti or unique power, is for Invigoration, so you bring a new approach into your mental life, speech and writing. Mercury here sees you making a […] Align27 December 24, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 4 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from December 24th 2020 until January 4th 2021. Jyeshta’s name is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so your love life centres on taking responsibility for your partner or a larger group of people. You […] Align27 December 22, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now Mars, planet of action and competition, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on December 24th until January 22nd. This nakshatra is on Mars’s powerful home territory and a perfect time if you need to make a sudden call or throw energy into a project to get the ball rolling. The Aries section of your […] Align27 December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Make your vision real Saturn, planet of karma and success, enters the fourth pada of Uttara Ashada from December 24th to January 22nd, the portion of this nakshatra in the sign of Capricorn. This is new ground for Saturn this year – it reached this point in its own sign previously in May and June 2020 before turning retrograde. […] Align27 December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Homa at Kashi Vishalakshi Written by Align27 November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Dec 16 – 29 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down psychic barriers The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula from December 16th to 29th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting to the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolized by a Root and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
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
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