Transits May 14 – Jun 18 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Sharp thought and speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, retrogrades into the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 14th, all the way to June 18th 2022. This is an extended period for Mercury in this asterism, bringing greater focus on all its affairs and giving you the opportunity to concentrate your thinking. […] May 4, 2022April 27, 2022
Articles Yoga Nidra – Connect with the Planets through Conscious Rest The famous Indian epic, the Mahabharata, describes Yoga Nidra as the ‘deep sleep under the spell of spiritual meditation’ that Lord Vishnu (the Maintainer) enjoys at the end of every Yuga (world cycle) as he rests on the infinite ocean, dreaming the universe into existence. In another ancient scripture, the Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa, Yoganidra is the name […] May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Transits May 12 – 23 ~ Venus (in Revati) ~ A romantic path between extremes Venus, planet of love and art, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces on May 12th. Venus is at its most powerful in this constellation, giving you an irresistible romantic nature and a power of belief that is truly transformative. Having faith not only inspires a lover or friend but helps turn […] May 2, 2022April 21, 2022
Transits May Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does May have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in May and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Mars in Purva Bhadrapada – 3 May to 21 May […] May 1, 2022May 2, 2022
Transits May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Shed light and burn away the old The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in the nakshatra of Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th. Krittika is warlike and rajasic, and up to May 14th remains within the Sun’s place of exaltation, so your energy flows and you are energetic and passionate for your beliefs […] May 1, 2022April 21, 2022
Transits May 10 – Jun 3 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, planet of intelligence, goes retrograde in Rohini from May 10th to June 3rd 2022, and remains in the sign of Taurus all the way. You are rethinking an old question or else new light shines on a problem that did not make sense before. This is a maximum-length 24-day retrograde phase where Mercury moves even more slowly than usual, […] April 30, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits May 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus between May 6th and 14th 2022, which includes its initial retrograde period from May 10th. Rohini is famed for its earthy beauty and charm, along with a flirtatious nature and links to agriculture and fertility. Plans grow and flourish here […] April 27, 2022April 13, 2022
Transits May 3 – 21 ~ Mars (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Set light to the old Mars, planet of strength and competition, is in Purva Bhadrapada from May 3rd, the nakshatra which spans the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s symbol of the front legs of a bed represents clearing and removing old obstacles, while its Shakti of ‘the power of spiritual fire’ represents a kind of cleansing experience. Your […] April 23, 2022April 7, 2022
Transits April 30 – May 12 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Faith has a transforming effect Venus, planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 30th to May 12th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This is a benevolent and spiritual zone whose symbol is the back legs of a bed, and Venus in its exaltation sign here gives you […] April 20, 2022April 21, 2022
Transits April 30 ~ Solar Eclipse (in Bharani) ~ Draw a line under the past The first eclipse of the new cycle of Rahu and Ketu in Aries and Libra arrives with a partial Solar Eclipse in Aries-Bharani on April 30th. This event brings a fiery flavour with the Sun and Moon coming together in combustible, decisive Aries, signifying a new beginning where old conditions are swept away and left […] April 20, 2022April 7, 2022
