Transits January 3 – 17 ~ Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, a planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabishta from January 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra whose name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’. Shatabhishak Shakti, or special power, for Healing, may find you involved in medicine from a professional standpoint, or else a special person’s company has a light and rejuvenating effect on you. You show […] December 13, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits 3 Conjunctions This Month January 4 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, the planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the Sun, the star of self-expression, from January 4th to 14th 2025. Sun and Mercury create Budhaditya Yoga, a combination of study, public speaking and business acumen, which you […] December 13, 2024December 27, 2024
Transits January 1 – 6 ~ 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 January 1st to 6th 2025. 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’ symbol […] December 13, 2024December 13, 2024
Transits Sun in Gandanta – Your Predictions The Sun, the star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta (karmic) zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula Nakshatras from December 12th until 18th 2024. This double junction area extending either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an […] December 8, 2024December 9, 2024
Transits Sun in Gandanta Predictions – Embrace the Cosmic Shift Dare to Cross the Cosmic Border From December 12th to 18th, 2024, witness the Sun’s powerful transition through the mysterious Gandanta zone, between Scorpio and Sagittarius and Jyeshta and Mula. This double junction-area astrological event challenges your core, urging you to redefine your identity amidst swirling cosmic energies. My Predictions Navigating the Fog As the […] December 5, 2024December 9, 2024
Transits December 27 – February 02, 2025 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Make or break time Saturn, the planet of karma and success, re-enters pada (part) one of Purva Bhadrapada from December 27th, 2024 to February 2nd, 2025. This is part of Saturn’s direct movement, where it goes over the area it last covered in late August to October of 2024, and altogether the third time Saturn has been through this […] December 3, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits December 23 – March 19, 2025 ~ Jupiter (in Rohini) ~ A second chance to grow Venus, the planet of relating, comes together with strict, karmic Saturn in the sign of Aquarius from December 29th, 2024 to January 28th, 2025. These two very different-seeming stars are actually planetary friends that carry the promise of building a strong and lasting tie. In Aquarius, Venus-Saturn gives you an open and progressive idea of […] December 3, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits Mars Retrograde in Cancer Mars, the planet known for its dynamic action and energy, begins its retrograde journey in Cancer on December 6, 2024, extending its stay until February 24, 2025. As it moves through its sign of debilitation, prepare for a period where progress feels unusually slow. The retrograde intensifies the effort needed for even modest advances and […] December 3, 2024December 4, 2024
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For December What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for December. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). December 2 – 15 Sun in Jyeshtha ~ Mix power and protection ✅ Do’sTake on a leading […] December 2, 2024December 9, 2024
Transits The 7 Big Retrogrades of 2025 While we might be ready to double-check our contracts and stay aware of what we say and do during Mercury Retrograde, Mercury isn’t the only planetary Retrograde to look out for in 2025. Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine […] December 2, 2024December 9, 2024
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Oct 30 – Nov 10 ~ Mercury Combust in Libra ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun in Libra between October 30th and November 10th, 2026. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically affects your decision-making and overall state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information or oppressed by […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Oct 24 – Nov 13 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Libra) ~ Reverse diplomacy Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde from October 24th to November 13th, 2026, its final retrograde period of the year, and also its briefest and swiftest-moving. In Libra, issues of balance and justice are uppermost, where you may be engaged in negotiation or making peace in a relationship. Retrograde Mercury can see complications arising […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Oct 24 – Nov 6 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th, 2026. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and self-expression, justice, and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 September 23, 2026September 23, 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