Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Jyeshta Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Your Predictions Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your […] December 17, 2025December 16, 2025
Transits Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] October 7, 2025December 16, 2025
Transits Dec 9 – 20 Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationships and values, enters Jyestha from December 9th to 20th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshta is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group of people. […] October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Transits October 26 – November 6 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, a planet of relationship and values, enters Jyestha from October 26th to November 6th, 2024, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshta is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group […] September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
Transits January 15 – 21 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from January 15th to 21st 2024. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’ where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] January 9, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits December 25, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap and back again Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 25th until January 11th 2024. This is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury being retrograde makes this transit more complex […] December 15, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 13 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 13th until 19th. This double junction-area extending either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, can bring a period of confusion, where your plans have an unformed quality. You may struggle […] December 3, 2023November 23, 2023
Transits December 9 – 27 Mars (in Jyeshta) ~ Be direct but diplomatic Mars is in Jyestha from December 9th to 27th 2023, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. This is a natural domain for the planet of drive and energy, where it operates with passion and also carries an underlying emotional and sympathetic force. You can stand up for yourself and others with quiet […] November 30, 2023December 1, 2023
Transits December 3 – 16 Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ A chance to mix courage and charm The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th 2023, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol is an Umbrella or Talisman. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a leading and responsible role. You […] November 24, 2023November 21, 2023
Transits November 24 – 29 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 24th to 29th. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Scorpio-Jyeshta through the first of Sagittarius-Mula, which of all gandanta zones is particularly edgy and volatile energy. A […] November 14, 2023October 25, 2023
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 6 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Sharing your brain-child Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from May 6th to 13th 2026. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. It takes […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Your Predictions – Rahu in Shatabhishak Pada 2 & Ketu in Magha Pada 4 Rahu in Shatabhishak Pada 2 – Mar 29 to May 31 Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhishak Pada (part) Two from March 29th to May 31st 2026. Your Rahu Predictions Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius and has a special affinity with Shatabhishta’s progressive and experimental nature. Pada Two […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 29, 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