Transits June 21 – July 10 ~ Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ Artistic flair adds new meaning to your life Jupiter, planet of protection and expansion, is in Bharani nakshatra pada (part) one, in the sign of Aries, from June 21st to July 10th 2023. This pada relates to Leo navamsha, the underlying chart of marriage and spirituality, which gives your personal philosophy a grand and theatrical quality. Between its sign and nakshatra position, Jupiter […] June 11, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits May 21 – June 5 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ A second take refines your brilliant idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries from May 21st until June 5th 2023. This transit is a repeat of Mercury’s recent stay in Bharani from April 8th to May 8th, which included its retrograde phase, so there has been an intensive focus in 2023 already on […] May 11, 2023May 5, 2023
Transits April 28 – May 11 ~ Sun (in Bharani) ~ Take a risk and leave the old behind The Sun, symbol of the soul and self-expression, is in Bharani, the nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from April 28th to May 11th 2023. Bharani represents ambition and the original struggle for life, its name means ‘she who bears’ and its symbol, a Yoni, is associated giving birth – both as in bearing […] April 18, 2023April 20, 2023
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
Rituals to Manifest Abundance and Prosperity Lakshmi Jayanti – The Birth of Goddess Lakshmi The full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna is a special day known as Lakshmi Jayanti-a celebration of the birth of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. According to ancient scriptures, Lakshmi emerged from the Samudra Manthan (the cosmic churning of the ocean), […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ketu in Magha – Insights and Remedies Ketu in Magha Nakshatra Magha is not really about power. It is about where power comes from. The throne is the symbol but the throne is not the point. The point is who built it, who sat on it before you, and what they left behind inside the wood. Every person born with strong Magha […] Written by Align27 April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
April 2026 – Important Insights and Remedies This April there will be 23 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars, Saturn Conjunction in Pisces Apr 02 to May 11 Mars, planet of action and energy, is in conjunction with Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, in the sign of Pisces from April 2nd to May 11th 2026. This […] Written by Align27 April 1, 2026April 2, 2026
May 15 – 29 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Taurus) ~ Speak the simple truth Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct the all-powerful Sun in Taurus from May 15th to 29th 2026. These two planets both enter Taurus at almost the same point, and remain close to each other throughout their stay in this sign. Mercury’s clear-thinking style is rather overwhelmed by the Sun’s glare, and you can become […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
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