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
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
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Powerful Vedic Rituals for Sleep and a Peaceful Mind In Vedic Astrology, the 12th house governs our sleep and the state of our mind. This explains why poor sleep at night can leave us cranky, tired, and exhausted, often leading others to ask, “Are you out of your mind?” A good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining a sane and healthy mind. Thus, sleep […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 Jupiter Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Seize your opportunities Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde from November 11th 2025, to March 11th 2026, first in Cancer and then back into Gemini. This is Jupiter’s annual five-month backwards period, where its lessons and opportunities come around for a review, and you take advantage with the benefit of a new perspective. Your horizons stretch, […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] 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