Transits April 8 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Find an instant answer Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on April 8th 2022. 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 to get on with […] March 30, 2022March 21, 2022
Transits April 16 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Turn thought into action Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on April 16th to 23rd 2021. 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. A period of uncertainty ends and you rush to get […] April 5, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits April 13 – 26 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ A bold new start The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 26th, the sign and nakshatra which are 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 honoured, and your energy and charisma step up another […] March 29, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 10 – 20 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Make the first romantic move Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from April 10th to 20th, 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 may see you rush into a relationship, or a partner trying to force […] March 29, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 7 – 12 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Romantic fire and water Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini from April 7th and 12th. This is the Gandanta zone between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that brings a knot or romantic issue to unravel. Venus goes from its highest exaltation on April 8th into fierier and […] March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now Mars, planet of action and competition, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on December 24th until January 22nd. This nakshatra is on Mars’s powerful home territory and a perfect time if you need to make a sudden call or throw energy into a project to get the ball rolling. The Aries section of your […] December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 15 – January 1 ~ Mars (Gandanta) ~ Going from subtle to strong Mars, planet of energy and action, moves into the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries, and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini on December 15th to January 1st. This period sees Mars move back into its home sign of Aries and Ashwini nakshatra, where it has been already in August and September of 2020. The […] December 8, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 9 ~ Mars (Retrograde) ~ Pace yourself and work smart. Mars, planet of drive and competition, goes retrograde on September 9th, starting in its own sign of Aries and in the nakshatra of Ashwini. Of all planets, Mars is best suited to forward movement, so special measures may be needed to handle this transit and to avoid potential pitfalls. Patience and forethought don’t come […] September 8, 2020November 6, 2021
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 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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
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