Transits March 6 – March 24 Mars (in Dhanishtha) ~ Find good rhythm and energy Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Dhanishta from March 6th to 24th 2024, across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This is the nakshatra where Mars’s is at its strongest, and finds you with special stamina and leadership potential, and you summon all these qualities to impress by knowing exactly what you want. […] March 7, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits February 16 – 23 Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Wealth & fame from a smart idea Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishtha across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from February 16th to 23rd 2024. This nakshatra is famous for its association with music, as represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol The Drum shows percussion and rhythm. Dhanishtha’s Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Wealth and […] February 6, 2024January 30, 2024
Transits February 6 – 20 Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ Enjoy a successful performance The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 20th 2024, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Fame and Abundance’, may see you stepping up as a performer. Dhanishtha’s […] January 29, 2024January 29, 2024
Transits October 15 – November 24 Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Choose your long-term forward path Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in pada (part) four of Dhanishtha from October 15th to November 24th 2023. Dhanishtha pada four relates to Scorpio in the relationship and good fortune Navamsha chart, which brings you an underlying Mars-ruled intensity and drive. You combine the strong, airy, ideas-based thinking of Saturn in Aquarius, […] October 5, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits February 28 – March 16 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun from in Aquarius between February 28th to March 16th 2023. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically has an effect on your decision-making and all-round state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information, […] February 18, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits February 23 – March 3 ~ Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Wealth & fame from a smart idea Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishtha across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius on February 23rd until March 3rd 2023. Dhanishtha is famous for its association with music, represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol The Drum shows percussion and rhythm. You can use this signature for music and any activity which […] February 13, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits February 14 – March 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Inner drive to wealth and fame Saturn is in pada four of Dhanishtha from Feb 14th to March 14th 2023, as the planet of boundaries, karma and success progresses through the sign of Aquarius. Dhanishtha pada four relates to Scorpio in the relationship and good fortune Navamsha chart, which brings you an underlying Mars-ruled intensity and drive. With Saturn in Aquarius […] February 4, 2023February 8, 2023
Transits February 06 – 19 ~ Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ March to your own drum-beat The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 19th 2023, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To create fame and abundance’, sees you stepping up as a performer. The Sun by transit sheds […] January 27, 2023January 11, 2023
Transits January 31 – March 6 ~ Saturn Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Balance of light and shade Saturn in Aquarius is in close proximity to the Sun from January 31st to March 6th 2023. The planet of boundaries, karma and success, is lost in the Sun’s glare through this transit, and symbolically becomes invisible. The vital organizing power and effect of Saturn is dissipated, and there may be a loosening or unbinding […] January 21, 2023December 30, 2022
Transits January 17 – February 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance for wealth and fame Saturn is in pada three of Dhanishtha from January 17th to Feb 14th 2023, as the planet of boundaries, karma and success moves back into the sign of Aquarius. This is a repeat of Saturn’s transit from late April to mid-July last year, and your experiences from Spring and mid-Summer of 2022 come around again […] January 7, 2023January 9, 2023
Your 8th Lord in Nakshatra Reading House Rulers in Nakshatras – The 8th Lord The 8th house is often misunderstood, yet it is where some of life’s most meaningful changes occur. It governs transformation, shared resources, sudden events, intimacy, and hidden strength. When your 8th Lord is placed in a Nakshatra, it reveals the style of change you encounter and the […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] Written by Align27 October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Nov 16 – 23 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills 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
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
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