Transits May 7 – 15 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From secrecy to strength Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from May 7th to 15th, 2026. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust to an unfocused and fated quality. Events […] March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta + Ashwini Venus in Gandanta – Mar 23 to Mar 28 Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and […] March 22, 2026March 24, 2026
Transits Apr 28 – May 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 28th to May 1st 2026. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Plans that were […] March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Transits Apr 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th, 2026. This double-border area extends on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability where your plans fall […] March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Transits Mar 23 – 28 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces into a […] February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Your Predictions 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 […] December 14, 2025December 14, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Gandanta & Sun in Mula Sun in Gandanta – Dec 12 to Dec 19 The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. Sun in Gandanta Predictions This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras […] December 9, 2025December 9, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – 5 Important Transits Begin This Week Mars in Gandanta – Dec 03 to Dec 12 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. Mars in Gandanta Predictions Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through […] December 4, 2025December 4, 2025
Transits 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 […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Transits Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Jul 23 – Aug 12 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, the planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from July 23rd to August 12th, 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s symbol of a deer is depicted in myth as being chased across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents the spark of desire and ambition. The deer’s […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 27 – Dec 11 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 27th to Dec 11th 2026, for its annual five-month backwards phase. Themes of your year so far repeat and are built up for the long term, as repeating experience comes around for a review or final decision. This is Saturn’s second retrograde […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 11 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, the planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 29th to August 11th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 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