Transits Oct 17 – 27 Venus (in Hasta) ~ Shake hands on a deal Venus, planet of relating and luxury, is in the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from October 17th to 27th, 2025. 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 […] August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
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
Tithi Insights – The Moon’s Daily Mood Introducing Tithi Insights – The Moon’s Daily Mood in Today’s Horoscope Every day, the Moon takes on a unique “mood” that quietly shapes the flow of events, your mindset, and even how you respond to the world. In Vedic time-keeping, this is called the Tithi – the lunar day based on the distance between the Sun […] Written by Align27 August 18, 2025August 19, 2025
This Nakshatra in Your Chart Shapes Every Bold Move You Make The House Rulers in Nakshatras section inside your Birth Chart just got its next update – and this time we’re exploring your 3rd Lord. Your 3rd house lord governs courage, communication, skills, siblings, and the way you approach new challenges. It shows how you take initiative, the kind of risks you’re willing to embrace, and […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 14, 2025
Oct 27 – Nov 23 ~ Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Using words as weapons Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with forceful, assertive Mars in Scorpio from October 27th to November 23rd 2025. This is a great transit for mental energy and making your wishes known clearly. Part of you prefers to keep your thinking private and to rely on hints or suggestions, but you are also ready to […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 27 – Nov 7 Venus (in Chitra) ~ Design a new relationship Venus, planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chittra across the signs Virgo and Libra from October 27th to November 7th 2025. Chittra 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 glamour, and […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 24 – Nov 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2025. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 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