Transits October 9 – 20 ~ Venus (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Relaxed romantic fun. Venus, planet of relating, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from October 9th until 20th 2020. Purva is a more relaxed version of the previous Magha nakshatra and puts the emphasis on restfulness and pleasure. Its ruling deity is Aryaman, one of the Adityas, who has qualities of leadership and integrity, plus power […] Align27 October 14, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits October 14 – November 3 ~ Mercury (Retrograde) ~ A second chance to make a good impression. Mercury goes retrograde in Libra-Swati from October 14th, before reversing back into Chitra by October 27th and then turns direct on November 3rd. This is a medium-length retrograde period of 21 days, where Mercury’s movement remains steady, and as such it avoids the drawn-out frustration of the longest and slowest retrograde phases. There are […] Align27 October 12, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits October 4 – December 25 ~ Mars (Retrograde) ~ Work smart, not hard. Mars, planet of energy and competition, goes retrograde into Pisces-Revati on October 4th, altogether until December 25th 2020. Its retrograde phase stretches until November 14th, which for a naturally pushy and aggressive planet needs careful handling: most situations can wait if you see progress towards a goal, but you are easily frustrated now when […] Align27 October 5, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 28 – October 27 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Express yourself in style. Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 28th until October 27th, which includes part of its retrograde phase starting October 14th. Swati is associated with classic Libran qualities: intellect, justice and forgiveness, and you may have been through a struggle or disagreement with someone and […] Align27 September 29, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 28 – October 9 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Love takes you out of yourself. Venus, planet of relationship, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from September 28th until October 9th. Magha is a showy and flamboyant energy within fiery Leo, which translates to ‘The Mighty’ and is symbolized by a royal throne-room, showing big ambition, and Venus here has the desire to make a […] Align27 September 29, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 26 – October 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Turning your hand to a new craft. The Sun is in Hasta from September 26th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has a clear affinity with this area of the sky, giving a confident and generous nature within the humbler and earthier approach of Virgo. This is also a masculine, fiery, […] Align27 September 28, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Rahu (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine desire with mind power. Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and the exotic, enters the second pada of Mrigashira within the sign of Taurus on September 23rd. The sign change is a big moment, as Rahu moves from Gemini into Taurus after eighteen tumultuous months, with the 2020 portion in particular being the most eventful of all. A new section […] Align27 September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Stand up for your spiritual beliefs. Ketu, shadow planet of spirituality and renunciation, enters the fourth pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio on September 23rd. This is a major shift for the South Node, after eighteen eventful months in Sagittarius, it moves into quiet, intense Scorpio and brings its transformative energy into a new section of your chart. […] Align27 September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 6 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Purva Ashada) ~ Your belief system is born again. Jupiter is going in forwards motion, and from September 19th enters Purva Ashada Pada 4, the last segment of this nakshatra, until October 30th. This still remains within the sign of Sagittarius, where Jupiter is most at home, so you have the talent to think big, to plan and be prophetic and create the future […] Align27 September 16, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 17 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A great mixture of communication and craft. Mercury, planet of commerce and communication, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in zodiacal Libra from September 17th to 28th. Chitra translates to ‘the brilliant’ and is symbolized by a shining jewel, which represents its brightness in the night sky. This asterism brings an interest in […] Align27 September 14, 2020November 6, 2021
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Homa at Kashi Vishalakshi Written by Align27 November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Dec 19 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From complexity to simplicity Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from Dec 19th to Dec 24th, 2026. The transition from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area, which translates to ‘knot-end’ and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. The ‘knot’ […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 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
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