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
Transits August 28 – September 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Love goes from emotion to drama Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs, and nakshatras, from August 28th – September 3rd 2022. This area coves the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha, and is characterized by an unstable and potentially fated quality, where your ability to make connections is […] August 18, 2022July 27, 2022
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Crossing the karmic bridge Sun, the day-star and symbol of self, moves through the Cancer-Leo Gandanta zone from August 13th to 20th 2022. This ‘knot-end’ passage also forms the boundary between Ashlesha and Magha nakshatras, where the double-gap makes a loose and un-anchored transit, as the Solar principle loses its power to act decisively. You may end up with […] August 3, 2022July 13, 2022
Transits June 22 – July 1 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From stealth to strength Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from Jun 22nd to Jul 1st 2022. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust rapidly, bringing an unfocused and often fated […] June 12, 2022May 30, 2022
Transits May 20 – 26 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between May 20th and 26th. 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 most powerful point of all in Pisces on May 21st […] May 10, 2022May 2, 2022
Rewire Your Brain For Connection With These Vedic Rituals Do you ever feel like it’s hard to connect with people? While some seem to naturally excel at forging relationships, many of us struggle with this aspect of social interaction. But it doesn’t have to be this way—astrology offers unique insights and remedies to help improve your connectivity with others. Jupiter and the Space Element […] Written by Align27 October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
5-Days of Diwali, What To Do & When 🪔 Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a five-day-long festival. Below we share special Diwali rituals, when to do them according to where you live, how to honor and celebrate the main and most important day with Lakshmi Puja and also why we do […] Written by Align27 October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars in Anuradha Mars, planet of energy and pride, is in Anuradha nakshatra from November 1st to 19th, 2025. Your Predictions This transit is entirely within the zodiacal sign of Scorpio, where Mars is strong and at home, and it gives you a subtle, yet powerful way of operating that keeps below the surface appearance. You may not […] Written by Align27 October 29, 2025October 30, 2025
Your Predictions – Venus in Chitra Venus, planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chitra across the signs Virgo and Libra from October 27th to November 7th 2025. Your Predictions Chitra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining Jewel makes a natural setting for luxurious Venus, where you enjoy showiness and […] Written by Align27 October 25, 2025October 26, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars + Mercury in Scorpio & Mercury in Anuradha Mercury in Anuradha – October 27 to November 20 Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from October 27th to November 20th 2025. Mercury in Anuradha Predictions This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from November 10th, which gives you a deeper immersion in the business of […] Written by Align27 October 24, 2025October 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