Transits November 21 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 21st to 30th 2024. This transit sees Mercury remain in Scorpio as part of its longer stay in the sign-up to early January 2025, through the Scorpio Gandanta degrees, or junction area. This phrase translates […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits April 10 – 17 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, the 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 2024. 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 […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits March 22 – April 14 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 22nd to April 14th 2024. 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. Mercury is also […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits June 25 – July 6 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for the right moment to strike Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from June 25th to July 6th 2023. Cancer and Leo, and Ashlesha and Magha, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this ‘knot-end’ phase feels a sense of adjustment, where there is a fated […] June 15, 2023June 23, 2023
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 14 – Jun 1 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from May 14th to June 1st 2026. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but they work in very different ways and require work and adjustment to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable than Jupiter in airy Gemini, and […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 13 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 13th to 19th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans through […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika, spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th 2025. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshtara, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries, and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. This […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 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
