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
Transits October 7 – 14 Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a genius idea in your hands Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra in the sign of Virgo from October 7th to 14th 2023. This nakshatra is in Mercury’s own sign, where Hasta gives you a practical and earthy intelligence, as you combine the best of abstract knowledge with on-the-job experience. Its symbol of the Hand is associated with […] September 27, 2023September 14, 2023
Transits September 27 – October 11 Sun (in Hasta) ~ Take power in your own hands The Sun, day-star and planet of the self, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 11th, 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 […] September 17, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits September 3 – 23 Mars (in Hasta) ~ Put energy into manifesting Mars, planet of drive and assertion, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from September 3rd to 23rd 2023. Hasta is known as the Star of Manifestation, whose special power ‘To Put Power in Your Hands’ makes this an excellent time for crafts and handiwork, where Mars gives you great drive and […] August 23, 2023August 25, 2023
Transits October 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Grab a perfect deal Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from October 14th to 22nd, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo where it is strongest. This transit gives you earthy, practical and intelligent moves, where you not only pick up new information but know how to use it. Mercury goes back over an area which it […] October 4, 2022September 21, 2022
Transits October 2 – 13 ~ Venus (in Hasta) ~ Take relationships by the hand Venus, planet of relating and luxuries, is in the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from Oct 2 to Oct 13 2022. This nakshatra is symbolised by the Hand and is known for seizing and taking, and all activities associated with handicraft. You may encounter people who are open-handed in their affections, or […] September 23, 2022September 12, 2022
Transits September 27 – October 10 ~Sun (in Hasta) ~ Grab your chance to lead The Sun, day-star and planet of the soul, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has a clear affinity in this asterism, and gives you a confident and generous nature within the humble and earthy approach of zodiacal Virgo. The […] September 17, 2022August 24, 2022
Transits September 10 – October 2 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Virgo) ~ Get your message over second-time Mercury is retrograde in Virgo from September 10th to October 2nd. This medium-length, medium-slow retrograde of twenty-two days falls in a practical earth sign like all 2022’s other Mercury retro phases. Now in its strongest sign of Virgo, Mercury gives the promise for smart and detailed thinking, and you the ability to unravel a long-standing […] September 1, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits August 30 – September 19 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Seize on a genius idea Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from Aug 30th – Sep 19th 2022, which includes its retrograde phase from September 10th. Mercury moves more slowly through the first half of this transit, which allows you to concentrate fully and beam all your brainpower on a job at hand. This nakshatra is in […] August 20, 2022July 28, 2022
Yama Deepam – Lamp Lighting Ritual for Protection The Yama Deepam ritual involves lighting a special lamp or deepam dedicated to Yama in the sayam sandhya timing on the day of Dhanteras. Visit this blog post to read more about Dhanteras – Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings ⏱️ Yama Deepam – Timings Chennai, India – 18 Oct, 2025 06:02 PM to 07:15 […] Written by Align27 October 13, 2025October 14, 2025
Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival of lights. The name “Dhanteras” combines the Sanskrit words “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” referring to the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. On this day Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is worshiped, to seek prosperity. Timings for 2025 Chennai, India – 18th Oct, 2025 […] Written by Align27 October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
3 Powerful Shifts – Don’t Miss Your Forecast Mars, Sun Conjunction in Libra – October 17 to October 27 The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Libra from October 17th to 27th, 2025. Mars, Sun Conjunction in Libra Predictions This conjunction of planetary friends energises each one and gives you the potential for inspired work with a […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury in Vishakha + Sun Conjunction in Libra Mercury in Vishakha ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 16th to 27th, 2025. Mercury in Vishakha Predictions Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine […] Written by Align27 October 12, 2025October 12, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars in Vishakha Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 13th to November 1st 2025. Your Predictions Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch sees your battling energy on a high, and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and […] Written by Align27 October 10, 2025October 10, 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