Transits Oct 27 – Nov 7 Venus (in Chitra) ~ Design a new relationship Venus, planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chittra across the signs Virgo and Libra from October 27th to November 7th 2025. Chittra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining Jewel makes a natural setting for luxurious Venus, where you enjoy showiness and glamour, and […] August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Transits Oct 16 – 27 Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 16th to 27th, 2025. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents and […] August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Transits Oct 13 – Nov 1 Mars (in Vishakha) ~ Victory in study and travel Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 13th to November 1st 2025. Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch sees your battling energy on a high, and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and raise your […] August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Transits Oct 10 – 24 Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shed light on your creativity Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chittra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in the zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 24th 2025. Chittra’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Collect Merit’, so you are invested in good works and business that produce a life-supporting effect. Chittra itself is […] August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Transits Sep 28 – Oct 7 Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A sudden flash of inspiration Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chittra from September 28th to October 7th, 2025. Chittra translates to ‘The Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining Jewel reflects its brightness in the night sky, bringing you skill in art, craft, and design. Mercury in its strong sign of Virgo for the […] July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Transits Sep 3 – 23 ~ Mars (in Chitra) ~ A bright and beautiful creation Mars, planet of energy and competition, is in the nakshatra of Chittra, across the signs of Virgo and Libra from September 3rd to 23rd, 2025. Chittra translates to ‘The Brilliant’, and its symbol of a shining jewel speaks to the star’s brightness in the sky, which sees you drawn to precious materials and colourful people. […] July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Transits October 10 – 23 ~ Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shine a light on your gifts Sun, the planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 23rd 2024. Chitra’s Shakti is the ‘power to collect merit’, so you are invested in good works and business which produces a life-supporting effect. As the Sun […] September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
Transits January 1 – March 4 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Heart and soul goes into your work Ketu, the shadow planet of imagination and spirituality, is in Pada One of Chitra from January 1st to March 4th 2024. This pada is also in Leo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage, so there is an underlying fire and sense of drama to your quest for escape, especially around your partnerships. Tap into your generous […] January 3, 2024January 10, 2024
Transits November 24 – December 5 Venus (in Chitra) ~ Design a new relationship model Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in the nakshatra of Chitra across the signs Virgo and Libra from November 24th to December 5th 2023. Chitra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining Jewel makes a natural environment for luxurious Venus, especially in the Libra portion after November […] November 14, 2023November 21, 2023
Transits October 30, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Believe in your romantic dream Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Two of Chitra from October 30th 2023 to January 1st 2024. This pada is also in Virgo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives otherworldly Ketu vargottama status and an extra underlying strength. Your analytical skills work well as a counterbalance to Ketu’s […] October 20, 2023September 27, 2023
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
Sarva Pitru Amavasya + Solar Eclipse – Rituals Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on September 21st, 2025. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Dec 3 – 12 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait your moment before leaping in Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, moves into the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 3rd to 12th, 2025. Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this ‘knot-end’ region falls in between a gap. Mars’s usual mode is to […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 2 – 15 Sun (in Jyestha) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 2nd to 15th 2025, the nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an Umbrella or Talisman shows protection and security. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and its ruler, Indra, King of the Gods, gives Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Your Monthly Predictions – October 2025 This October there will be 19 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra Oct 03 to Oct 24 Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with action-oriented Mars in Libra from October 3rd to 24th, 2025. This combination in a thinking-oriented air sign increases your mental energy and […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 29, 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