Transits March 03 – 20 ~ Mars, Rahu Conjunction (in Shatabhishak) ~ Dare to be different Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, in Shatabhishak from March 3rd to 20th 2026. This ‘Angarak Yoga’ sees Mars amplifiying Rahu’s naturally contrary nature and raising deeply-held desires that have remained buried but not forgotten. Rahu is particularly strong in this nakshatra and brings you a […] March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Articles The 7 Big Retrogrades of 2026 While we might be ready to double-check our contracts and stay aware of what we say and do during Mercury Retrograde, Mercury isn’t the only planetary Retrograde to look out for in 2026. Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine […] December 30, 2025December 30, 2025
Articles 5-Days of Diwali, What To Do & When 🪔 Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a five-day-long festival. Below we share special Diwali rituals, when to do them according to where you live, how to honor and celebrate the main and most important day with Lakshmi Puja and also why we do […] October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Transits Love, Comfort & Luxury: Venus in Rohini Rituals and Insights Venus, the planet of love, beauty, relationships, creativity, and refined pleasures, enters Rohini, the star of growth, fertility, and emotional richness. Rohini is ruled by Prajapati Brahma, the creator, and carries the Shakti of growth through abundance. Venus, when placed here, thrives – it blossoms into its fullest creative potential. Your Predictions Rohini is not […] July 4, 2025July 8, 2025
Transits The 7 Big Retrogrades of 2025 While we might be ready to double-check our contracts and stay aware of what we say and do during Mercury Retrograde, Mercury isn’t the only planetary Retrograde to look out for in 2025. Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine […] December 2, 2024December 9, 2024
Articles 5-Days of Diwali, What To Do & When 🪔 Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a five-day-long festival. Below we share special Diwali rituals, when to do them according to where you live, how to honor and celebrate the main and most important day with Lakshmi Puja and also why we do […] October 28, 2024October 28, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mars & Jupiter at War This Week Mars has been conjunct with Jupiter in Taurus since 13th July and their conjunction is exact on Wednesday 14th August, but, this week there is also a planetary war between both the planets, as they are within one degree of each other. Mars, representing action, aggression, and ambition, will face off against Jupiter, the planet […] August 12, 2024August 13, 2024
Transits 3 Conjunctions This Month September 4 – 16 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Speak your truth in dramatic style Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Leo from September 4th to 16th 2024. This pair of planetary enemies begin at different points in Leo, with the Sun going from leisurely Purva Phalguni […] July 29, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 4 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make your own dramatic statement Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from September 4th to 14th 2024. This transit sees the return of Mercury to this nakshatra, after its initial transit through July and August, which included its retrograde phase. Mercury now moves forward and a recent project you may have flip-flopped […] July 29, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 2 – 12 Venus (in Hasta) ~ Manifest the perfect relationship Venus, a planet of relating and luxuries, is in Hasta, within the sign of Virgo from September 2nd to 12th 2024. This nakshatra is symbolised by a Hand and is known for seizing, crafts and craftiness, and all activities associated with sleight of hand. Venus in Hasta makes you a trickster with a good sense […] July 29, 2024August 21, 2024
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 14 – Jun 1 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from May 14th to June 1st 2026. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but they work in very different ways and require work and adjustment to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable than Jupiter in airy Gemini, and […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 13 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 13th to 19th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans through […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika, spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th 2025. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshtara, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries, and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. This […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 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