Transits Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Transits Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Swati Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 7th to 16th, 2025. Your Predictions Swati’s Shakti, or special power, ‘the power to disperse like the wind,’ can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or create a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits Dec 9 – 20 Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 9th to 20th 2025, in direct motion now after its recent retrograde phase. Mercury’s return into Anuradha brings an echo from this same transit from late October to November 20th, and you may only now discover an elusive […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits Dec 9 – 20 Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationships and values, enters Jyestha from December 9th to 20th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshta is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group of people. […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits Dec 7 – 25 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Mula within Sagittarius from December 7th to 25th, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not for ego or […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits 3 Big Transits of Venus – Your Predictions Venus in Uttara Phalguni – October 6 to October 17 Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Venus in Uttara Phalguni Predictions Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level […] October 3, 2025October 3, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mars + Mercury in Libra & Saturn’s Purva Bhadrapada Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra ~ Assert yourself sweetly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with action-oriented Mars in Libra from October 3rd to 24th, 2025. Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra Predictions This combination in a thinking-oriented air sign increases your mental energy and makes your wishes known clearly. You are smart and persuasive, but […] October 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Transits 5 Conjunctions This Month Oct 3 – 24 Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Libra) ~ Assert yourself sweetly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with action-oriented Mars in Libra from October 3rd to 24th, 2025. This combination in a thinking-oriented air sign increases your mental energy and makes your wishes known clearly. You are smart and persuasive, but also ready […] October 1, 2025October 8, 2025
Transits Dec 7 – 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Accept a second offer Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Scorpio from December 7th to 15th, 2025. This transit is a repeat of Mercury and the Sun’s recent coming together in Scorpio in mid-November, while Mercury was retrograde, and your mind returns now to a question that occupied your thinking at that time. […] September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] Written by Align27 October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Nov 16 – 23 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 Jupiter Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Seize your opportunities Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde from November 11th 2025, to March 11th 2026, first in Cancer and then back into Gemini. This is Jupiter’s annual five-month backwards period, where its lessons and opportunities come around for a review, and you take advantage with the benefit of a new perspective. Your horizons stretch, […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
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