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
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