Transits March 25 – April 9 Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ A second chance for a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 25th to Apr 9th 2024. Ashwini’s special power, for Quick Action, shows speed of thought and making your mind up quickly, where your impulses get you ahead of the competition. This transit, however, takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase from […] Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits March 25 Lunar Eclipse (in Virgo)~ Leave the past behind The Lunar Eclipse of March 25th in Virgo-Hasta, is the first of a pair, with April’s Solar eclipse coming two weeks later. The Moon here is almost totally obscured by the Earth’s shadow, with just a faint ring of light being visible around its edge. Symbolically, this event shows your inner, emotional life being swallowed […] Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits March 8 – 16 Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Blend brains and imagination Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 8th to 16th 2024, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and eloquence, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Uttara […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 6 – March 24 Mars (in Dhanishtha) ~ Find good rhythm and energy Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Dhanishta from March 6th to 24th 2024, across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This is the nakshatra where Mars’s is at its strongest, and finds you with special stamina and leadership potential, and you summon all these qualities to impress by knowing exactly what you want. […] Align27 March 7, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits March 8 – April 6 Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Mix strength and sympathy Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, is pada (part) four of Shatabhishak, from Mar 8th to April 6th 2024. This is new ground for Saturn, as it breaks out of the area it has covered in its Aquarius transit so far and moves into the second half of the sign. You feel as though you […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 16 – April 1 Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ A final romantic breakthrough Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in Bharani pada (part) three, in the sign of Aries, from March 16th to April 1st 2024. This is Jupiter’s final pass through this nakshatra pada, having last been here in August to early September 2023, and a recent blessing is now reinforced. You may have a repeat […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 22 – April 14 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 22nd to April 14th 2024. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury is also […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 12 – March 23 Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak from March 12th to 23rd, the nakshatra whose name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’. Shatabhishak’s 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 fun and rejuvenating effect. This asterism’s reputation for […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 23 – April 3 Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Playing with romantic fire Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 23rd to April 3rd 2024, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘raise the spiritual fire’ shows purging and cleansing, and Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing old emotional […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 16 – March 25 Mercury (in Revati) ~ Creating intellectual wealth Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 16th to 25th 2024. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and good manners, where has Mercury the ability to succeed in business and media. You can reach out generously and bring people together, […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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