Transits June 22 – July 6 ~ Sun (in Ardra) ~ An emotional monsoon Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 22nd to July 6th, 2025. This nakshatra’s nature is sharply different from the familiar light, bubbly Gemini image, and takes you into deeper territory where your intuition comes into play. The Sun fights a symbolic battle wherever it […] May 9, 2025May 12, 2025
Transits June 13 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Working hard at understanding Jupiter is in pada (part) one of Ardra from June 13th to 28th, the intense nakshatra within the sign of Gemini represented by a Teardrop. This transit is a contrast to Jupiter in Gemini’s usual light-hearted nature, and you are immersing yourself in deeper understanding with the potential for transformation. Ardra is attracted to tough, […] May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits June 9 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini from June 9th to 16th 2025. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts a quality of light and shade, and a more emotional style of expression than is usual for airy, witty Gemini. Mercury is strong and analytical in […] May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Venus, & the Sun in Gemini (Ardra) Mercury in Ardra ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th, 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with the airy, witty Gemini. […] June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits June 21 – July 5 Sun (in Ardra) ~ An emotional monsoon Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 21st to July 5th. This nakshatra’s nature is sharply different to the traditional light, bubbly Gemini image, and takes you into deeper territory where your intuition comes into play. The Sun fights a symbolic battle wherever it moves, and it illuminates areas of life that many people […] May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Transits June 18 – 28 Venus (in Ardra) ~ Dry your lover’s tears Venus, a planet of art and relating, enters Ardra in the sign of Gemini on June 18th to 28th 2024, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop. This intense and emotional asterism style is in sharp contrast to Gemini’s familiar bubbly, airy style, and you encounter unexpected depth and contradiction in your relationship. You like to joke, flirt, and keep things light […] May 16, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits June 17 – 24 Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with airy, witty Gemini. Mercury is strong in this analytical sign, but you also have empathy for people’s experiences, and discussing […] May 16, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits June 22 – July 6 ~ Sun (in Ardra) ~ Feel lighter and discover inner freedom Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 22nd to July 6th. This asterism’s ruler is Rudra, the Storm God, and its symbol of the Teardrop, shows a cathartic moment where stress or sentiment overwhelms you, before you emerge feeling lighter and easier. This is much like […] June 12, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits May 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Ardra) ~ Exploring complex and emotional romantic territory Venus, planet of art and relating, enters the nakshatra of Ardra in the sign of Gemini on May 8th until May 20th 2023. This intense and emotional asterism’s style is in sharp contrast to the familiar bubbly, airy Gemini image, where you encounter an unexpected level of depth and complexity in relationship. On one hand […] May 1, 2023April 29, 2023
Transits March 27 – April 22 ~ Mars (in Ardra) ~ Step up your efforts Mars, planet of action and competition, is placed in Ardra nakshatra in the sign of zodiacal Gemini from March 27th to April 22nd 2023. Ardra is the deepest and most intense part of Gemini, in sharp contrast to this sign’s light, airy image, and you get into psychic research and tough emotionally-based decisions as you […] March 17, 2023February 28, 2023
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is an important Hindu festival that honors Goddess Durga in her nine forms (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction), symbolizing the victory of good over evil and is also a period of introspection and divine connection.. These nine nights are dedicated to deepening our inner journey, detoxifying the mind, […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury in Swati Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 7th to 16th, 2025. Your Predictions Swati’s Shakti, or special power, ‘the power to disperse like the wind,’ can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or create a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, […] Written by Align27 October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
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