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
Transits 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 […] September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Transits 4 Big Transits of Venus – Your Predictions Venus in Gandanta – September 12 to September 17 Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo from September 12th to 17th, 2025. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This ‘knot-end’ passage sees Venus move between elements and nakshatras, from water to fire and from Ashlesha to Magha, and the […] September 10, 2025September 10, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – 2 Major Mercury Transits + Powerful Conjunctions Mercury in Gandanta – August 28 to September 01 Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 28th to September 1st, 2025. Mercury in Gandanta Predictions This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through […] August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Gandanta + Sun in Leo Sun in Gandanta – August 13 to 20 The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th 2025. Sun in Gandanta Predictions Transit Sun in Leo – Insights and Remedies On August 16/17th, 2025, the mighty Sun moves into […] August 11, 2025August 12, 2025
Transits Aug 13 – Sep 3 ~ Mars (in Hasta) ~ Put energy into manifesting Mars, a planet of drive and assertion, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from August 13th to September 3rd, 2025. Hasta is known as the Star of Manifestation, whose special power ‘To Put Power in Your Hands’ makes this an excellent time for crafts and handiwork, where Mars gives you great […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits Aug 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th 2025. Gandata means ‘knot-end’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends on […] June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Transits May 31 – June 12 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for the right moment to strike Mars, a planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from May 31st to Jun 12th 2025. This transit brings the end to Mars’s long transit through Cancer going back to October 2024 and sees your actions and decisions crossing an important line. Cancer and […] April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
Transits May 27 – June 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, the planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between May 27th and June 3rd, 2025. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, and 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 […] April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
Yama Deepam – Lamp Lighting Ritual for Protection The Yama Deepam ritual involves lighting a special lamp or deepam dedicated to Yama in the sayam sandhya timing on the day of Dhanteras. Visit this blog post to read more about Dhanteras – Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings ⏱️ Yama Deepam – Timings Chennai, India – 18 Oct, 2025 06:02 PM to 07:15 […] Written by Align27 October 13, 2025October 14, 2025
Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival of lights. The name “Dhanteras” combines the Sanskrit words “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” referring to the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. On this day Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is worshiped, to seek prosperity. Timings for 2025 Chennai, India – 18th Oct, 2025 […] Written by Align27 October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
3 Powerful Shifts – Don’t Miss Your Forecast Mars, Sun Conjunction in Libra – October 17 to October 27 The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Libra from October 17th to 27th, 2025. Mars, Sun Conjunction in Libra Predictions This conjunction of planetary friends energises each one and gives you the potential for inspired work with a […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury in Vishakha + Sun Conjunction in Libra 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. Mercury in Vishakha Predictions Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine […] Written by Align27 October 12, 2025October 12, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars in Vishakha Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 13th to November 1st 2025. Your Predictions 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 […] Written by Align27 October 10, 2025October 10, 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