Articles Relationship, Career & Confidence Forecast Mars in Krittika Nakshatra (Aries and Taurus) – Get things done Mars, a planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Krittika, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between July 7th and 27th, 2024. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first in fiery, assertive Aries where Mars is at home, […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits August 18 – September 7 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 18th to September 7th, 2024. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, where an unstable and karmic quality makes it hard […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Switch from instinctive to inspired Sun, the day star and symbol of self, moves from the signs of Cancer to Leo and from the nakshatras Ashlesha to Magha, from August 13th to 20th 2024. This double transition is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ transit, which gives loose and un-anchored energy, where the Sun loses its power to act decisively and you end […] July 5, 2024July 5, 2024
Transits July 16 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Shift from intuition to action Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 16th to 23rd 2024. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha and has a quality of instability which may bring a […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits Mars’s Karmic Knot – What Does It Uncover For You? From May 27th to June 5th, 2024, Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust through an unfocused and often fated quality. […] May 20, 2024May 27, 2024
Transits May 27 – June 5 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From secrecy to strength Mars, a planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from May 27th to June 5th 2024. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust through an unfocused and often fated […] April 23, 2024April 23, 2024
Transits May 6 – 13 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Think softly then act Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from May 6th to 13th 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 moved through […] April 9, 2024April 9, 2024
Transits January 15 – 21 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 January 15th to 21st 2024. 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 […] January 9, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits December 23, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait your moment before leaping in Mars, planet of energy and dynamism moves into the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 23rd 2023 to January 1st 2024. There is a sharp contrast between the signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula, and any planet moving through this border region carries an unsupported quality. […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 13 – 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 13th until 19th. This double junction-area extending either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, can bring a period of confusion, where your plans have an unformed quality. You may struggle […] December 3, 2023November 23, 2023
The Most Detailed Compatibility Insights You’ve Ever Seen The Together module in the align27 app is your all-in-one destination for the most comprehensive compatibility insights available in Vedic astrology. Whether you’re looking to understand a romantic partner, a friend, or even yourself in relationship dynamics, Together Module gives you accurate, personalized, and actionable insights that evolve with time. Nakshatra Compatibility Nakshatra compatibility is […] Written by Align27 July 17, 2025July 18, 2025
A Rare Planetary Gift You Might Be Born With – Vargottama Insights ✨ Are Your Planets Vargottama? This Could Change Everything In Vedic astrology, there’s a rare and powerful alignment known as Vargottama. The term “Vargottama” is derived from Sanskrit, where “Varga” refers to divisional charts and “Uttama” means the best, most pure, or highest. It is when a planet sits in the same sign in both […] Written by Align27 July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
2 Important Transits of Jupiter & Venus Jupiter in Ardra ~ Sympathy and support Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) four of Ardra between July 28th and August 13th, 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Your Jupiter Predictions Pada Four of this nakshatra relates to Pisces navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which […] Written by Align27 July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Your Monthly Predictions – August 2025 This August there will be 18 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Jupiter in Punarvasu Pada 1 Aug 13 to 30 Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Punarvasu, in the sign of Gemini from August 13th to 30th, 2025. Punarvasu’s symbol of a quiver of […] Written by Align27 July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Sep 15 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Holding court among friends The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Leo from September 15th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies affect each other powerfully, and you need to find a middle way between the Sun’s ‘me first’ attitude and Venus’s desire for balance and compromise. You have a friendly and open approach to […] Written by Align27 July 24, 2025July 24, 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