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
Transits October 28 Lunar Eclipse (in Aries) ~ Time for a sudden change of belief A partial Lunar Eclipse arrives in Aries-Ashwini on October 28th. This event is the complement to the Solar Eclipse of October 14th and the final eclipse of the series with Rahu and Ketu in Aries and Libra. A Lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon, which brings a recent busy phase of activity to a […] October 18, 2023September 27, 2023
Happiness Predictions from Your Birth Chart (Kshema Tara) Discover Your Kshema Tara – The Hidden Path to Joy in Your Birth Chart Did you know that your Nakshatra (birth star) holds a hidden map to your happiness? In Vedic astrology, there’s something called the Kshema Tara – a set of three Nakshatras that hold the energy of comfort, peace, and emotional well-being for […] Written by Align27 June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Your Planetary Conjunctions Reading In astrology, a conjunction happens when two or more planets are in the same sign in your birth chart. It means they’re sitting very close to each other, like roommates sharing the same room. This matters because when planets are conjunct, their energies combine, for better or worse. They don’t work separately, they blend, clash, […] Written by Align27 June 8, 2025June 6, 2025
July 13 – Nov 28 ~ Saturn retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, the planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 13th to November 28th, 2025, for Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase, where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Saturn entered Pisces at the end of March 2025 and remains in this sign […] Written by Align27 June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
July 16 – Aug 21 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, the planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from July 26th to August 21st, 2025. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but also happen to be planetary enemies which take some work to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable in airy Gemini than Jupiter, and […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
July 23 – Aug 13 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Put your energy into a close partnership Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 23rd to August 13th, 2025. Uttara is known for its laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, so that pushy, energetic Mars gives this transit a double-edged quality. You need […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 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