Transits November 11 – December 8 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from November 11th to December 8th, 2024, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. This longer-than-usual transit takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase after November 27th and sees Jyeshta’s issues being ground in more thoroughly. Keep in mind that you may not completely answer a question even […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits December 14 ~ Solar Eclipse ~ Move on from the past The Solar Eclipse on December 14th lands in Scorpio-Jyeshta (at 15:57 GMT), when the New Moon lines up with Rahu and Ketu, and the Sun, symbol of self, is overshadowed by the psychic lunar principle. Emotion comes before Expression at this point and you may be overwhelmed by inner, subjective feelings at the expense […] December 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 25 – January 27 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Explore intuition with idealism. Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and imagination, shifts into the third Pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from November 25th to January 27th. Jyeshta is The Elder, ruled by Indra, King of the Gods, which gives you wisdom and authority both at home and at work, and Ketu shows you with a […] November 24, 2020November 6, 2021
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 14 – Jun 1 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from May 14th to June 1st 2026. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but they work in very different ways and require work and adjustment to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable than Jupiter in airy Gemini, and […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 13 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 13th to 19th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans through […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika, spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th 2025. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshtara, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries, and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. This […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
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
