Transits January 11 – February 10 Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Double-down on your ambitions Saturn, planet of karma and success, is pada (part) two of Shatabhishak, from January 11th to February 10th 2024. This is the repeat of Saturn’s transit from mid-April to late August of 2023, and you go through a similar experience as that time, where a fated quality keeps you focused on a demanding schedule. You […] January 8, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits January 11 – 24 Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Align with your soul ambition Sun, planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttara Ashada between January 11th and 24th, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, sees you putting work in at the start of an enterprise which promises ultimate success. […] January 8, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits 4 Conjunctions in Sagittarius Jan 8 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with Sun, star of self-expression, from January 8th to 14th 2024. This transit is a repeat of the recent Mercury-Sun conjunction in this sign, from December 17th to 28th, while Mercury […] January 5, 2024January 4, 2024
Transits January 7 – 18 Venus (in Jyeshtha) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationship and values, enters Jyeshtha from January 7th to 18th 2024, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha 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 of people. […] January 3, 2024January 3, 2024
Transits January 1 – March 4 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Heart and soul goes into your work Ketu, the shadow planet of imagination and spirituality, is in Pada One of Chitra from January 1st to March 4th 2024. This pada is also in Leo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage, so there is an underlying fire and sense of drama to your quest for escape, especially around your partnerships. Tap into your generous […] January 3, 2024January 10, 2024
Transits The 6 Big Retrogrades of 2024 Mercury retrograde usually makes the headlines, but many other planets go retrograde throughout the year and are as impactful as Mercury, they just don’t have the same PR ;). Retrogrades are common cosmic events that impact us all – they can cause confusion and revisions and a level headed person can suddenly change their ways […] December 27, 2023December 27, 2023
Transits December 29, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Sun (in Purva Ashadha) ~ React smartly and remain undefeated The Sun, the day-star and planet of Self, is in Purva Ashadha from December 29th 2023 to January 11th 2024, the nakshatra which translates to ‘The Unconquered’. This planet represents a heroic quest, where you show courage and overcome obstacles on your path to wisdom. Purva’s energy is bound up with a desire for invincibility, […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Transits December 27, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Achieve victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of art and relationship, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio from December 27th to January 7th 2023. Venus here operates more by instinct than manners and diplomacy, and any suspicions or jealousy that arises needs careful handling. Anuradha’s ruling devata Mitra, is associated with friendship, so maintaining relations is also a crucial […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 27, 2023 – January 14, 2024 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Sagittarius-Mula from December 27th 2023 to January 14th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not ego or […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023
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
Hanuman Jayanti Rituals to Ease Saturn’s Influence Hanuman Jayanti is a sacred day that celebrates the spiritual enlightenment of Lord Hanuman, the divine symbol of strength, devotion, and selfless service. It is observed on the full moon of the Vedic month of Chaitra. This year, Hanuman Jayanti falls on a Saturday (April 12th), making it an especially powerful and rare occasion. We […] Written by Align27 April 7, 2025April 11, 2025
Powerful Saturn Remedy on April 12 – Hanuman Chalisa Class This year, Hanuman Jayanti, the sacred day celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman falls on a Saturday, creating an extraordinary spiritual alignment. Saturdays are ruled by Saturn (Shani), and Lord Hanuman is known for offering protection from Saturn’s intense influence. This makes Saturday, April 12 an extremely rare and powerful day to begin or deepen […] Written by Align27 April 7, 2025April 7, 2025
May 25 – June 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Indulge the finer things The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th, 2025. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and your pride and identity are most heavily invested in earthy, fertile activities that promise reward now and in the future. This nakshatra has […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
May 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 21st to 28th 2025. 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 […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
May 18 – July 20 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A mystical education Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and spirituality, is in Pada (part) One of Uttara Phalguni from May 18th to July 20th, 2025. This transit sees Ketu move into zodiacal Leo where it adds a fiery quality to your desire for escape. Uttara pada one relates to Sagittarius navamsha, which integrates well with Ketu’s search […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 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