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
Transits November 17 – 27 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from November 17th to 27th 2023, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata Indra, King of the Gods, sees you stepping up and taking responsibility as a spokesperson and voice of experience. Either you are dealing with older […] November 7, 2023October 24, 2023
Transits July 22 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Prepare for an unexpected question Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 22nd to 27th 2023. This double-junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, and has a quality of instability and karmic intervention. It’s hard […] July 12, 2023June 27, 2023
Transits March 29 – April 2 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 29th to April 2nd 2023. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard […] March 19, 2023February 28, 2023
Mahalakshmi Vrat – Sacred Rituals to Regain Wealth and Prosperity Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers, seeks guidance from Lord Krishna on a ritual that could help him recover the wealth and prosperity lost during his gambling with the Kauravas. In response, Lord Krishna recommends the Mahalakshmi Vrat, a sacred fast and ritual dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi. This powerful puja is believed to […] Written by Align27 August 28, 2025August 28, 2025
Rishi Panchami – Honor Your Personal Rishi Based on Your Birth Chart Observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of the bright half of the vedic lunar month of Bhadrapada, Rishi Panchami is a day dedicated to honor the Sapta Rishis – the seven great sages. Rishi Panchami Timings Chennai, India 🇮🇳 – 28th Aug, 2025 Panchami Tithi Begins – 03:46 PM on Aug 27, 2025 Panchami Tithi […] Written by Align27 August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer – August 21 to 30 Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of partnership, come together in Cancer from August 21 to 30th 2025. This pair of planetary friends together make a great transit for harmonious speech and reaching out to people to promote yourself and your business. […] Written by Align27 August 18, 2025August 20, 2025
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 1 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2025. Your Predictions This is part of Saturn’s retrograde phase, where it returns to the place it was in from late April to early June, and an issue from that […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 17, 2025
Your Predictions – Ketu, Sun Conjunction in Leo The Sun, the all-powerful center of our universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality from August 17th to September 17th, 2025. Your Predictions This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down individual identity and sees you wanting to merge with something greater than […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 14, 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