Transits April 5 – 25 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Mix the personal with the collective Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in the third pada of Dhanishtha from April 5th to 25th, the asterism stretching across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada three is in the Aquarius portion of Dhanishtha and relates to Libra navamsha – the relationship and subtle-body chart – which brings an underlying relationship and […] March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Bring a vision into your thinking Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 2nd to 10th, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and oratory, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Though analytical […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from April 2nd to 24th 2021, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, representing a chase driven by desire […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles Your 10 Minute Vedic Bedtime Rituals It’s World Sleep Day today. In the Vedic culture we have rituals to start and end our day – here are 5 Vedic rituals that you can do every evening just before going to bed. These 10 minutes will most definitely set you up for a deep and restful sleep. Wash Your Feet Venus, […] March 19, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles The Vedic Month of Gratitude The Sun has moved from Aquarius, the natural 11th House of Desires and Fulfilment of Wishes, to Pisces the natural 12th house of Peace, Contentment and Loss. Aquarius is an airy sign, causing the restlessness to chase our desires, where as Pisces is like an ocean where you can just surrender and let go. The […] March 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 22 – April 14 ~ Mars Rahu Conjunction ~ Dare to do things differently Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, altogether between February 22nd and April 14th. Both planets are in Rohini nakshatra, up to March 29th, where Rahu in particular is strong and brings you a stable and practical base for your ambitions. Yet Mars also agitates Rahu’s naturally rebellious […] March 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 31 – April 13 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Support a friend in need Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th 2021. This nakshatra means ‘the wealthy’ and gives you the promise of fortune and fine personal qualities, particularly for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust now, with visions of faraway places, […] March 16, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshtha) ~ Combine intuition with knowledge Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and escape, is in the first pada of Jyeshtha within the sign of Scorpio from March 30th to June 1st 2021. This area falls in Sagittarius navamsha, the subchart governing relationship and the subtle body, so there is a sense of finding a guiding philosophy as well Scorpio’s usual […] March 15, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ A different way of thinking Rahu, the shadow planet of rebellion and desire, enters the third pada of Rohini, within the sign of Taurus on March 30th until June 1st. Taurus by itself is a strong sign for Rahu, plus Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, famous for beauty and charm, a romantic nature and links with […] March 11, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles Shivratri Rituals ~ honor life and celebrate existence Shivratri 2021 This year Shivratri falls on the 11th of March, 2021 (For local timings check the align27 app). “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is […] March 10, 2021November 6, 2021
