Transits October 14 – 22 Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A sudden flash of inspiration Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chitra from October 14th to 22nd 2023. Chitra translates to ‘the Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining Jewel reflects its brightness in the night sky, bringing you skill with arts, crafts and design. You may have a fascination for precious stones and metals […] October 4, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits October 14 Solar Eclipse (in Virgo) ~ Time to think smart break with the past The Solar Eclipse in Virgo arrives on October 14th in bright, creative Chitra, the first of a new round of eclipses in this sign, as the all-important eclipse symbols Rahu and Ketu prepare to move into Pisces and Virgo. A Solar Eclipse signals a fresh start, where old conditions are cleared away, either by a […] October 4, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits October 11 – 24 Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shed light on your creativity Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in zodiacal Libra from October 11th to 24th 2023. Chitra’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Collect Merit’, so you are invested in good works and business which produce a life-supporting effect. You come across well […] October 1, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits September 23 – October 13 Mars (in Chitra) ~ A bright and beautiful creation Mars, planet of energy and competition, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, across the signs of Virgo and Libra from September 23rd until October 13th 2023. Chitra 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 […] September 13, 2023August 30, 2023
Transits June 26 – August 28 ~ Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Uncover a genius idea Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Four of Chitra from June 26th to August 28th 2023. This pada is in Scorpio navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives an underlying intensity to Ketu’s sign placement in Libra. Your creativity, romantic feeling and day-to-day relations combine a Venusian charm with […] June 16, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits October 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Chitra) ~ Enliven your brilliant mind Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chitra from Oct 22nd to 30th 2022. Chitra translates to ‘the Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining Jewel reflects its brightness in the night sky, bringing skill with arts, crafts and design. You may be interested in precious stones and metals – along […] October 12, 2022September 24, 2022
Transits October 13 – 23 ~ Venus (in Chitra) ~ Create a new relationship Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in the nakshatra of Chitra across the signs Virgo and Libra from Oct 13th to 23rd. Chitra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining Jewel finds luxurious Venus very much at home, in the Libra portion especially, after October 18th. Soft […] October 3, 2022September 12, 2022
Transits October 10 – 24 ~ Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shine a light on your gifts Sun, 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 24th. 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 is the […] September 30, 2022October 1, 2022
Transits October 28 – November 6 ~ Mercury (in Chitra) ~ Make a smart, creative decision Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chitra from October 28th to November 6th, where it goes over the area it covered from the middle of September. Half of Mercury’s recent retrograde phase was in this nakshatra, so you may experience issues from that time once again and bring them to a […] September 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 11 – 31 ~ Mars (in Chitra) ~ Build smart and fight fair Mars, planet of energy and competition, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the zodiacal sign of Virgo and half in Libra from October 11th until October 31st. Chitra 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 both […] September 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Clear Obstacles with Powerful Rituals Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most sacred and powerful days to honor Lord Ganesha – the remover of obstacles, the giver of wisdom, and the one who blesses every new beginning. This day carries extraordinary spiritual energy. Worshiping Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi is considered one of the most effective remedies for Ketu, which […] Written by Align27 August 22, 2025August 22, 2025
Your Birth Panchang – The 5 Pillars of Your Destiny Did you know that at the very moment of your birth, five powerful cosmic elements came together to shape the blueprint of your life? These are the Tithi (lunar day), Dina (weekday), Karana, Yoga, and Nakshatra – collectively called the Birth Panchang. Your Birth Panchang Reading Each of these five attributes adds a unique layer […] Written by Align27 August 19, 2025August 21, 2025
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 1 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2025. Your Predictions This is part of Saturn’s retrograde phase, where it returns to the place it was in from late April to early June, and an issue from that […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 17, 2025
Your Predictions – Ketu, Sun Conjunction in Leo The Sun, the all-powerful center of our universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality from August 17th to September 17th, 2025. Your Predictions This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down individual identity and sees you wanting to merge with something greater than […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 14, 2025
Oct 27 – Nov 23 ~ Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Using words as weapons Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with forceful, assertive Mars in Scorpio from October 27th to November 23rd 2025. This is a great transit for mental energy and making your wishes known clearly. Part of you prefers to keep your thinking private and to rely on hints or suggestions, but you are also ready to […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 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