Transits December 12 – 19 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to start again The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio-Jyeshta and Sagittarius-Mula on December 12th until 19th. This double junction area that extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras, brings a period of confusion: your plans have an unformed quality which does not favour practical business. The […] December 2, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits December 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Shining light on a contest The Sun is in Jyeshta from December 3rd to 16th, 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 may […] November 24, 2022November 30, 2022
Transits December 2 – 8 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Undoing a romantic knot Venus, planet of love and art, is in the gandanta zone between Jyeshta-Scorpio and Mula-Sagittarius from December 2nd to 8th 2022. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’ and brings together the junction of fire and water signs, creating a mini-chasm and unstable conditions. Jyeshta-Mula gandanta is a particularly volatile and unpredictable phase, with the contrast of Scorpio’s […] November 23, 2022November 2, 2022
Transits November 30 – December 5 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From instinct to higher thinking Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 30th to December 5th 2022. This junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Jyeshta through the first of Mula, bringing an uncertain atmosphere and karmic patterning. Communication and contractual […] November 20, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits November 24 – December 3 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyeshta from Nov 24th to Dec 3rd, 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 14, 2022October 18, 2022
Transits November 24 – December 5 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationship and values, enters Jyeshta from Nov 24th to December 5th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshta is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so your love life centres on taking charge around your partner and a larger group of people. You […] November 14, 2022October 18, 2022
Transits January 1 – 7 ~ Venus (Gandanta) ~ Mixed messages in love From January 1st to 7th, Venus, planet of love and luxury moves from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula. This is the Gandanta knot between water and fire signs and also the gap between nakshatras, a double ‘sandhi’ that makes this area unsupported and have somewhat of a fated quality. Venus goes from the passion and intensity of […] January 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 4 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from December 24th 2020 until January 4th 2021. Jyeshta’s name is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so your love life centres on taking responsibility for your partner or a larger group of people. You […] December 22, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 12 – 18 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Go from secretive to powerful. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and the nakshatras of Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 18th. Gandanta is this double-border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and this can bring a period of instability for your […] December 7, 2020November 6, 2021
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
Daily Chemistry (The Ascendant Match) is Live! In Vedic astrology, your Ascendant-also called the rising sign-is not just the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at your birth; it’s the lens through which you experience life, express your personality, and form relationships. When two people come together, the dynamic between their Ascendants reveals how they instinctively respond to each other, […] Written by Align27 July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima – Strengthen your Jupiter for Prosperity and Abundance Guru Purnima, coming up on Thursday 10 July, is a New Year for the spiritual seeker – a beautiful moment to reflect on our growth over the past year, and to feel grateful for all the knowledge we have received. The planet Jupiter is named Guru in Sanskrit. It is the celestial teacher that allows […] Written by Align27 July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
Sep 7 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A line between desire and detachment The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius-Purva Bhadrapada of September 7th sees the Sun and Moon facing off close to the nodal axis, where the Moon and Rahu give you intense desire and an added rebellious streak. You are caught between deep emotions and a cool detachment, and immersed in a shadowy and unreal atmosphere that also […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 17 – Oct 03 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Shine by being smart and sharp Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 17th to October 3rd 2025. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so your task now is to find a way to combine their strengths and show your versatile communication skills. Mercury being strong in Virgo promises book-learning, aligned with […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 09 ~ Venus, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Enjoy your romantic imagination Venus, planet of relationships, comes together with shadowy Ketu in Leo from September 15th to October 9th, 2025. This conjunction gives you a warm and insightful approach to love and a desire to put somebody else above you. In the sign of Leo, you have a need for acclaim and a sense of importance in […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 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