Transits April 22 – 27 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Aries) ~ Learn to become a master Jupiter, planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from April 22nd to 27th. This transit is the same conjunction as that in Pisces of April 12th, except Jupiter is no longer in its own sign, and the Sun in Aries now is in its exaltation. These are two great planetary friends and […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits This Week’s Solar Eclipse & Mercury Retrograde Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Transits April 20 Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may be abrupt. Any project, possession, or even person in your […] April 10, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits April 14 – 28 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 14th until 28th – the sign of its greatest strength, and the nakshatra associated with speed and courage. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, finds you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at other times may be difficult […] April 4, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits March 31 – April 8 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Make a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 31st to April 8th 2023. Ashwini stands for courage and energy, and its symbol of the Horse shows speed and power, while its Shakti, or special power, is for Quick Action. After a period of uncertainty ends, you rush […] March 21, 2023March 22, 2023
Transits March 12 – 23 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Break out of relationship routine Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from March 12th to 23rd, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power is for Quick Action, so this transit sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to somebody’s bold romantic […] March 2, 2023February 23, 2023
Transits February 20 – April 24 ~ Rahu (in Ashwini) ~ Impulse and emotion Rahu is in pada four of Ashwini from February 20th to April 24th, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign, which is associated with courage and impulsiveness. Ashwini’s symbol of a Horse represents speed and power, while its Shakti, or special gift, for Quick Action, finds you using Rahu’s contrary nature to get a […] February 10, 2023March 29, 2023
Transits June 27 – July 16 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Get the party started Mars, planet of action and dynamism, enters Aries-Ashwini on June 27th to July 15th 2022. This is Mars’s powerful mulatrikona sign and a perfect time for a sudden adventure or to throw energy into a project simply to get the ball rolling. The Aries portion of your chart is invigorated, you are determined and decisive, […] June 17, 2022May 31, 2022
Transits May 23 – Jun 4 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Make the first move Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from May 23rd, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power is for Quick Action, so this transit sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to somebody’s bold romantic move. Venus […] May 13, 2022July 18, 2022
Transits April 14 – 27 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 14th until 27th, the sign and nakshatra both associated with speed and courage. This moment is ‘Mesha Sankranti’, the Sun’s entry into the first zodiacal sign, where it is also strongest and most respected, at the start of a new astrological year. Ashwini’s Shakti, […] April 4, 2022March 28, 2022
Daily Chemistry (The Ascendant Match) is Live! In Vedic astrology, your Ascendant-also called the rising sign-is not just the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at your birth; it’s the lens through which you experience life, express your personality, and form relationships. When two people come together, the dynamic between their Ascendants reveals how they instinctively respond to each other, […] Written by Align27 July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima – Strengthen your Jupiter for Prosperity and Abundance Guru Purnima, coming up on Thursday 10 July, is a New Year for the spiritual seeker – a beautiful moment to reflect on our growth over the past year, and to feel grateful for all the knowledge we have received. The planet Jupiter is named Guru in Sanskrit. It is the celestial teacher that allows […] Written by Align27 July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
Sep 7 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A line between desire and detachment The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius-Purva Bhadrapada of September 7th sees the Sun and Moon facing off close to the nodal axis, where the Moon and Rahu give you intense desire and an added rebellious streak. You are caught between deep emotions and a cool detachment, and immersed in a shadowy and unreal atmosphere that also […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 17 – Oct 03 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Shine by being smart and sharp Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 17th to October 3rd 2025. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so your task now is to find a way to combine their strengths and show your versatile communication skills. Mercury being strong in Virgo promises book-learning, aligned with […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 09 ~ Venus, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Enjoy your romantic imagination Venus, planet of relationships, comes together with shadowy Ketu in Leo from September 15th to October 9th, 2025. This conjunction gives you a warm and insightful approach to love and a desire to put somebody else above you. In the sign of Leo, you have a need for acclaim and a sense of importance in […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 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