Transits Apr 30 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Start the debate Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from April 30th to May 6th 2026, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s stay in Pisces through the month of April, which featured delays, obstruction, and perhaps criticism from somebody in authority. Mercury in […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits May 31 – June 13 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Break out of relationship routine Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from May 31st to June 13th, 2025, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. This transit sees the passing of Venus’s long stay in its exaltation sign of Pisces, going back to January 2025, and you move into a more assertive way of relating. […] April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
Transits May 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Speak up and decide Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from May 6th to 14th 2025, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s extended stay in Pisces going back to February 2025, including its whole retrograde phase, and now you get a welcome taste […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits April 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 27th, the nakshatra of speed and courage in the sign of the Sun’s greatest strength. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, sees you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at another time may be difficult […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits July 1 – 19 ~ Mars in Aries (Ashwini) – Your Predictions Mars, planet of action and dynamism, is in Aries-Ashwini from June 1st to 19th 2024. Aries is Mars’s powerful own sign, and a perfect moment for a sudden adventure or to get the ball rolling on a long-delayed project. The Aries section of your chart catches fire, you are determined and decisive, and you can […] May 28, 2024May 29, 2024
Transits May 5 – 16 Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, the planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiac sign of Aries from May 5th to 16th 2024. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of hatching plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities […] April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
Transits April 24 – May 5 Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Break out of relationship routine Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from April 24th to May 5th, 2024, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power for Quick Action sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to a partner’s bold romantic […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits April 13 – 27 Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 27th, the nakshatra of speed and courage in the sign of the Sun’s greatest strength. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, sees you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at another time may be difficult […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits March 25 – April 9 Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ A second chance for a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 25th to Apr 9th 2024. Ashwini’s special power, for Quick Action, shows speed of thought and making your mind up quickly, where your impulses get you ahead of the competition. This transit, however, takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase from […] March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits November 26 – February 3, 2024 Jupiter (in Ashwini) ~ Get used to a sudden lucky break Jupiter, planet of philosophy and expansion, enters pada (part) four of Ashwini, the nakshatra associated with speed and courage, from November 26th 2023 to February 3rd 2024. This transit sees Jupiter pass again over the area it covered in early June of this year, and a situation from that time may resurface now. Jupiter retrograde […] November 16, 2023October 26, 2023
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
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
Apr 30 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Start the debate Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from April 30th to May 6th 2026, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s stay in Pisces through the month of April, which featured delays, obstruction, and perhaps criticism from somebody in authority. Mercury in […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Apr 28 – May 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 28th to May 1st 2026. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Plans that were […] 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