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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Homa at Kashi Vishalakshi Written by Align27 November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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