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
Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on March 9/10, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor […] Written by Align27 March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
The Most Auspicious Lunar Mansion (Nakshatra) In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each with its own unique energy, deity, ruling planet, etc. These Nakshatras act as the subtle influencers of our lives, shaping our destiny based on where the Moon is placed at the time of birth. They provide deep insights into personality, strengths, […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 25 – May 16 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 25th to May 16th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This is the third time Venus has been through this nakshatra since February-March 2025, and this final pass in direct motion allows you to […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 27th, the nakshatra of speed and courage in the sign of the Sun’s greatest strength. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, sees you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at another time may be difficult […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 13 – May 14 ~ Sun Exaltation (in Aries) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 14th, 2025. This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in a spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 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
