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
Your Birth Chart Now Reveals Powerful Yogas Inside your birth chart there are powerful planetary combinations called Yogas that shape your success, confidence, relationships, growth, and life direction. Today, we’re introducing a brand-new Yogas section in the Birth Chart on align27 so you can finally see which of these yogas are active in your life. Yogas in Your Birth Chart We’re launching […] Written by Align27 December 5, 2025December 5, 2025
This Nakshatra holds the secret to your income and success We’ve now unlocked the next powerful layer inside your Birth Chart → House Lords in Nakshatras section – the 11th Lord in Nakshatras. The 11th house is the house of gains, income, fulfillment of desires, recognition, friendships, and long-term rewards. It represents what you receive back from life after consistent effort – money, opportunities, visibility, […] Written by Align27 December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
Your Predictions – Two Powerful Conjunctions in Sagittarius Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Sagittarius – Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 15, 2026 Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Sagittarius Predictions This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year […] Written by Align27 December 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Jan 11 – 28 ~ Mars (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Take action to remove obstacles Mars, planet of energy and competition, enters Uttara Ashada, across the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn, from January 11th to 28th, 2026. Uttara is a cultured nakshatra which emphasises diplomacy and moderation when used in the right way, and fiery Mars’s transit gives you restless and gung-ho energy. You may decide on a cut-off point […] Written by Align27 December 26, 2025December 26, 2025
Jan 11 – 24 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Light and success Sun, planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttara Ashada between January 11th and 24th 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated, and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, sees you putting work in at the start of an enterprise which promises ultimate […] Written by Align27 December 26, 2025December 26, 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