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
What Past Life Baggage Are You Still Carrying? Some wounds didn’t start in this lifetime. You might feel it as unexplained fear. Or a habit you can’t break. A relationship pattern that keeps repeating. Often, what we call “self-sabotage” is actually unresolved energy from another life, buried so deep in your subconscious that it shows up without explanation. That’s your Past Life Baggage. […] Written by Align27 June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Just Launched – Relationship Insights Based on Your Birth Chart We just launched a brand-new section in your align27 Birth Chart called Relationship Insights. Inside this, you’ll find our first feature: Love and Healing, based on your Venus placement. ✨ It shows what you subconsciously trade for peace, approval, or harmony in relationships. ✨ It reveals the parts of you that bend, shrink, or stay […] Written by Align27 June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 5 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ A bold statement of intent Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from August 30th to September 5th, 2025. Mercury enters this sign and nakshatra after an extended period in Cancer through the last two months, and the contrast in your communication style is sharp. A recent project you may have had second […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn the right to take it easy Sun, the planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2025. This nakshatra falls in zodiacal Leo where the Sun is strong and at home, and Purva’s symbol of a Hammock gives you a laid-back style, with effortless confidence. You are relaxed and good […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Aug 28 – Oct 3 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer, Leo, Virgo) ~ Get perspective on your thinking Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, moves alongside the Sun from August 28th to October 3rd, 2025, as it moves from Cancer to Leo into Virgo. This is Mercury’s ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where its closeness to the Sun affects your decision-making and overall train of thought. It becomes harder to concentrate on a […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 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