Transits Sep 20 – 28 Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a smart idea in your hands Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta, symbolised by a Hand, from September 20th to 28th 2025. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place in Virgo, where you have practical and earthy intelligence, combining academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta is associated with handicraft and skill, along with a careful touch around money, so you […] August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Transits Sep 27 – Oct 10 Sun (in Hasta) ~ A moment of sudden clarity The Sun, day-star and planet of the self, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the Hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has an affinity in this asterism and gives you a confident and generous quality within the humble and earthy nature of zodiacal Virgo. The Sun […] July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Transits October 2 ~ Solar Eclipse (in Virgo-Hasta) ~ A moment of sudden clarity The Total Solar Eclipse of October 2nd arrives with the Sun and Moon closely conjunct mystical Ketu in Virgo-Hasta. A plan or ambition that has faded in importance lately may finish decisively at this point, or else the matter is taken out of your hands by a quirk of fate. Sudden change can be stressful, […] September 11, 2024September 11, 2024
Articles The Ultimate Day Each Month for Manifesting Your Desires Hasta Nakshatra is symbolized by a hand or a closed fist and represents skillfulness, craftsmanship and the ability to manifest one’s desires using your own hands, meaning with your own means. When the Moon transits Hasta Nakshatra (every 27 days), it gives you an opportunity to heal your abundance blocks and manifest and live the […] September 3, 2024September 3, 2024
Transits September 28 – October 6 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a genius idea in your hands Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in Hasta within the sign of Virgo from September 28th to October 6th, 2024. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place, where you have practical and earthy intelligence that combines academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta’s symbol of the Hand is associated with craft and skill, along with a […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 26 – October 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Shine a light on your skills The Sun, the star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 26th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolised by the Hand and handicraft. Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity here and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your eye […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 2 – 12 Venus (in Hasta) ~ Manifest the perfect relationship Venus, a planet of relating and luxuries, is in Hasta, within the sign of Virgo from September 2nd to 12th 2024. This nakshatra is symbolised by a Hand and is known for seizing, crafts and craftiness, and all activities associated with sleight of hand. Venus in Hasta makes you a trickster with a good sense […] July 29, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits July 8 – September 9 ~ Ketu (in Hasta) ~ A hands-on romantic affair Ketu, the planet of escape and liberation, is in Hasta Pada (part) Two, from July 8th to September 9th, 2024. Hasta’s symbol of a Hand represents crafts and skills, along with an awareness of money and commerce, which balances this transit’s generally otherworldly flavour. Pada Two of this asterism relates to Taurus navamsa, the underlying […] May 31, 2024July 8, 2024
Transits March 25 Lunar Eclipse (in Virgo)~ Leave the past behind The Lunar Eclipse of March 25th in Virgo-Hasta, is the first of a pair, with April’s Solar eclipse coming two weeks later. The Moon here is almost totally obscured by the Earth’s shadow, with just a faint ring of light being visible around its edge. Symbolically, this event shows your inner, emotional life being swallowed […] March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits November 12 – 24 Venus (in Hasta) ~ Show off your best skills Venus, planet of relating and luxury, is in the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from November 12th to 24th. This nakshatra is symbolised by the Hand and is known for taking and receiving, and all activities associated with handicraft. You may encounter people who are open-handed in their affections, or else you […] November 2, 2023October 24, 2023
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Oct 10 – 24 Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shed light on your creativity Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chittra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in the zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 24th 2025. Chittra’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Collect Merit’, so you are invested in good works and business that produce a life-supporting effect. Chittra itself is […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Oct 9 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Asking a romantic question The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Virgo from October 9th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies have a subtle effect on each other, while remaining far enough apart in Virgo to operate independently in their own styles. Venus’s aura of charm and diplomacy is not burnt up in the […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 2 Mercury Exaltation (in Virgo) ~ A touch of genius Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 15th to October 2nd, 2025. Virgo is Mercury’s sign, which gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You can express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 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