Transits November 23 – December 1 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ Achieving success through friendship Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha nakshatra, in the sign of Scorpio, from November 23rd to December 1st. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communicating where you are not content with superficial appearances. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory […] November 13, 2021November 16, 2021
Transits October 5 – December 7 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Intensity with an eye for detail Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and nonattachment, enters the second pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on October 5th. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Triumphal Arch holds the promise of success, and is also associated with good relations and personal friendship. Pada two is underpinned by Virgo navamsha […] September 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 5 – 17 ~ Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Create victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of relationships and values, enters Anuradha nakshatra on October 5th until 17th 2021. This is an important departure where you come down strongly on a romantic issue, one way or the other, after a period leading up where you toed a careful romantic line. Venus operates now by instinct rather than fine manners, […] August 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Combine intensity with inspiration Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the third pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on August 3rd. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Gateway or Triumphal Arch gives promise of personal success, and is also associated with good relations and friendship. The third pada relates to Libra […] July 9, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits June 1 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Smart instincts create victory Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the fourth pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on June 1st. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Gateway or Triumphal Arch shows promise of personal success, though it is also associated with good relations and friendship. Its fourth pada also relates […] May 20, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits May 26 ~ Lunar eclipse (in Anuradha) ~ A shared psychic experience A partial lunar eclipse lands in Scorpio-Anuradha on May 26th at 10:50am GMT. This event sees the Sun and Moon facing off across the shadowy Rahu-Ketu axis and the Solar Ego principle symbolically overshadowing the Moon’s emotional centre. The eclipse experience can be disorienting and lead you to act out of character, where anxious, turbulent feelings […] May 13, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits December 13 – 24 ~ Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Creative alliances make victory Venus, planet of art and relationships, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on December 13th until 24th. Anuradha is a nakashatra associated with friendship and a collective business style, where you can create alliances and collaborations in a win-win approach. Its symbol is a Triumphal Arch, so the emphasis is very much on success, […] December 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 30 – December 8 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A flash of genius in your studies. Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, moves into the nakshatra of Anuradha within the sign of Scorpio on November 30th until December 8th 2020. Transiting in the same sign as the Sun gives Mercury added powers of concentration and intelligence, and you are focused on a particular facet of knowledge, with the capacity to explore […] November 30, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 19 – December 3 ~ Sun (in Anuradha) ~ Travelling towards ultimate victory The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Anuradha nakshatra on November 19th until December 3rd 2020, which sees the gentler and more sensitive part of the zodiacal sign Scorpio. This nakshatra’s Shakti is ‘To Worship’, so you can find enhanced faith and spirituality now, particularly when you discover a person or philosophy to believe […] November 16, 2020November 6, 2021
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta + Ashwini Venus in Gandanta – Mar 23 to Mar 28 Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2026March 24, 2026
Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 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