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
Transits December 8 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ Protect yourself with smart thinking Mercury is in Scorpio-Jyeshta from December 8th until 18th 2020, giving you a deep and intense way of communicating. You are not interested in superficial appearances now but want to get into the heart of your subject, perhaps studying more or using your direct experience as a learning tool. This nakshatra is ‘The Elder’, […] 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
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find meaning in love The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Sagittarius from Dec 29th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026. These two planetary enemies have a powerful effect on each other while they move closely together through Purva and Uttara Ashadha. You are friendly and outgoing, are open to new company, and may receive more […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Speak the truth fearlessly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year period, which puts your focus on meaning and a promise of mental freedom, either through travel or study. Mercury […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find new meaning and motivation The Sun, Venus, and Mars are conjunct in Sagittarius from December 20th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026, making a dynamic combination going into the New Year. This is a good time for socializing and also making a concrete connection with any new people you meet. Sun and Mars are planetary friends in a mutually friendly […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 24, 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
