Transits Sep 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ A protective love affair Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from September 3rd to 14th, 2025. Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which traditionally guarded heavenly wealth. You are protective of your relationship and loved ones, and your reserves of sympathy and insight are in […] July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Transits May 12 – June 6 ~ Mars (in Ashlesha) ~ Develop your psychic strength Mars, the planet of action and drive, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from May 12th to Jun 6th, 2025. This is the final part of Mars’s transit through Cancer going back altogether to October of 2024, and you are acting on decisions now that may have been months in the making. Ashlesha is associated with shrewdness and […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits July 9 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 9th to 19th 2024, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with protectiveness and emotional insight. This transit combines rational thinking and native instinct, where your task is to separate your thoughts from your feelings. Ashlesha is ruled by the Naghas, the mythical snakes who acted as guardians […] May 31, 2024May 31, 2024
Transits September 27 – October 6 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Be adaptable on a love question Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from September 27th to October 6th 2023. This is the third and final time Venus goes through this ‘knot-end’ area in 2023, after its previous phase in early August (where Venus was retrograde). If you have been backwards and […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 13 – 20 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between two extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th 2023. Gandata means ‘knot-end’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends either […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 9 – 18 Venus Combust (in Cancer) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, planet of art and affection, is combust by the Sun from August 9th to 18th. This happens when Venus is close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in its glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. When the star of love and beauty ‘disappears’, you may feel overlooked or […] July 30, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – October 1 Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ Uncover a deep romantic secret Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from August 07 to October 1st 2023. This is a return into the Serpent Nakshatra, for Venus, where it was from mid-June to early July this year, and your romantic life finds closure, or perhaps added intrigue, in an experience you […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 7 – September 4 Venus Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Get new insight into a mysterious character Venus, planet of love, luxury the arts, is retrograde in Cancer from August 7th until September 4th 2023. This is the second phase of Venus’s six-week retrograde spell, which began in Leo on July 23rd, as it now retreats into sensitive, protective Cancer, where you think deeply about relationships and how to create security. Venus […] July 28, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 3 – 17 Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ A moment for self-transformation The Sun, planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 3rd to 17th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents who acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth, which now reflects your secretive style and worldly wisdom. Your protective streak extends to friends […] July 24, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 16 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Your ideas express more than words Mercury, planet of intelligence is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 16th to 24th 2023, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with protectiveness and emotional insight. This transit brings out your private side, along with a rather defensive streak which reflects this asterism’s rulers, The Naghas, the mythological snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure. Serpents are a […] July 6, 2023June 27, 2023
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the Sun, star of self-expression, from December 29th, 2025, to January 14th, 2026. Sun and Mercury create Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for study, public speaking, and business acumen, which you put to your advantage. Mercury in Mula at the start of this transit is in […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 06, 2026 ~ Mercury (in Mula) ~ A deep dive into your subject Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from December 29th, 2025, to January 6th, 2026. This transit is part of a complex picture, where Mercury picks up speed after its most recent retrograde phase in November and now joins multiple planets in Sagittarius. Mercury is further impacted by […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Dec 26 – 31 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From complexity to simplicity Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from Dec 26th to Dec 31st 2025. The transition from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area, which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. The ‘knot’ symbol […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 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