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 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