Transits September 27 – October 6 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Be adaptable on a love question Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from September 27th to October 6th 2023. This is the third and final time Venus goes through this ‘knot-end’ area in 2023, after its previous phase in early August (where Venus was retrograde). If you have been backwards and […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits August 13 – 20 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between two extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th 2023. Gandata means ‘knot-end’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends either […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 30 – August 12 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ From loud and proud to sweet and sensitive Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 30th to August 12th 2023. This is the second of Venus’s recent passages through this ‘knot-end’ area, following the Gandanta phase of early to mid-July, except now the situation is reversed with Venus being retrograde. Starting in […] July 20, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 1 – 15 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ A shift from sensitive to sensational Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from July 1st to 15th 2023. The Gandanta ‘knot-end’ is characterized by an unstable and rather fated quality, and you get a perspective on someone that you have never noticed before, or even feel you are dealing with a […] June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Articles The A – Z of Vedic Astrology Whether it is Gandanta, Badaka, Karakas or Vargas, astrological vocabulary can be challenging to get your head around, especially when you are just starting out on your journey with Vedic Astrology. So, we’ve put together a simple A-Z of Vedic Astrology that you can refer to when you need to know your Aspects from your […] May 24, 2023May 25, 2023
Transits April 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 2023. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability, where your plans fall in […] March 31, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits March 9 – 14 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 9th and 14th 2023. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces on March 10th […] February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Transits December 12 – 19 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to start again The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio-Jyeshta and Sagittarius-Mula on December 12th until 19th. This double junction area that extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, brings a period of confusion: your plans have an unformed quality which does not favour practical business. The […] December 2, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits December 2 – 8 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Undoing a romantic knot Venus, planet of love and art, is in the gandanta zone between Jyeshta-Scorpio and Mula-Sagittarius from December 2nd to 8th 2022. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’ and brings together the junction of fire and water signs, creating a mini-chasm and unstable conditions. Jyeshta-Mula gandanta is a particularly volatile and unpredictable phase, with the contrast of Scorpio’s […] November 23, 2022November 2, 2022
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For November What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for November. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). November 3 – 14 Venus in Vishakha ~ Achieve a romantic victory Keep high romantic standards, […] October 31, 2022October 27, 2022
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