Transits April 24 – May 10 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ Your genius idea is tested in fire Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 24th to May 10th 2023. A planet is combust when it moves close to the Sun’s burning light and becomes invisible in the sky, and powerless in the horoscope. Mercury is often found in the Sun’s same sign, but […] April 14, 2023July 21, 2023
Transits April 21 – May 15 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aries) ~ Carried away with new ideas Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is retrograde in Aries from April 21st to May 15th, in its longest and slowest retrograde period of 2023. The contrast of Mercury’s slow motion against the drive of impulsive Aries highlights a basic tension in this transit, where you are in a hurry to find answers but also […] April 11, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 8 – May 8 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries from April 8th to May 8th 2023. This extra-long stay includes Mercury’s retrograde phase starting on April 21st, so your thoughts and ideas may go through at least one revision and end up with added significance. Bharani’s name means […] March 29, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits March 23 – April 3 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries from March 23rd to April 3rd 2023. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of spawning plans and creative ideas. These feminine and maternal qualities […] March 13, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits December 19 – February 20, 2023 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ A desire to be different Rahu is in pada one of Bharani, in the sign of Aries, from December 19th 2022 until February 20th 2023. This nakshatra, meaning ‘She Who Bears’, is symbolized by a Vulva and is linked to giving birth, both in terms of actual motherhood and symbolically in the sense of a creative delivery. Rahu sees you living […] December 9, 2022November 11, 2022
Transits November 8 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new you A total Lunar eclipse arrives on November 8th in Aries-Bharani, at 11:02am GMT. This supercharged Full Moon sees the Earth’s shadow obscuring the Lunar disk, and Ego coming symbolically in front of Emotion. You pick up on a lively and impulsive mood in the air and look for stimulation, except the eclipse energy does not […] October 30, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits October 18 – December 19 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new direction Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, enters Bharani nakshatra pada two in the sign of Aries from Oct 18th to Dec 19th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either in actually bearing children or else hatching creative ideas. Pada two of Bharani […] October 8, 2022September 21, 2022
Transits August 16 – October 18 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Rebirthing your relationships Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and difference, enters Bharani nakshatra pada three in the sign of Aries from Aug 16th to Oct 18th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either in the sense of creative ideas, or actually bearing children. Pada three of […] August 6, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits July 16 – August 5 ~ Mars (in Bharani) ~ Rebirth for new plans Mars, planet of impulse and assertiveness enters Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries on July 16th until August 5th. Mars is fiery and powerful by sign, and Bharani shows a struggle for mastery and ambition as you give birth to new plans on the way to success. This transit is about strength and […] July 6, 2022June 16, 2022
Transits June 14 – August 16 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Rebirthing as a different person Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, enters Bharani nakshatra pada four in the sign of Aries from June 14th to August 16th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either bearing children or coming up with creative ideas. Pada four of this asterism […] June 4, 2022June 6, 2022
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