Transits November 1 – 20 Mars (in Vishakha) ~ Lift your energy to a new level Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 1st to 20th 2023. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory Arch, so your battling energy is on a high and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and raise your […] October 22, 2023October 20, 2023
Transits October 31 – November 26 Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ Enjoy a second taste of freedom Jupiter, planet of protection and expansion, moves in retrograde motion, back into Bharani nakshatra pada (part) one, in the sign of Aries, from October 31st until November 26th 2023. This is the area Jupiter transited through from late June to early July of this year, and an opportunity from that time may reappear now, fully […] October 21, 2023September 28, 2023
Transits October 30, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Believe in your romantic dream Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Two of Chitra from October 30th 2023 to January 1st 2024. This pada is also in Virgo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives otherworldly Ketu vargottama status and an extra underlying strength. Your analytical skills work well as a counterbalance to Ketu’s […] October 20, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits October 30 – November 12 Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Be alive to a hidden message Venus, planet of art and relationship, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 30th to November 12th 2023. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock reveals this nakshatra’s easy-going and fun-loving nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to over-analyse a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] October 20, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits October 28 Lunar Eclipse (in Aries) ~ Time for a sudden change of belief A partial Lunar Eclipse arrives in Aries-Ashwini on October 28th. This event is the complement to the Solar Eclipse of October 14th and the final eclipse of the series with Rahu and Ketu in Aries and Libra. A Lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon, which brings a recent busy phase of activity to a […] October 18, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits October 24 – November 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Seek decisiveness and find adventure The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2023. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though may […] October 14, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits October 17 – 30 Venus (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A relaxed romantic scene Venus, planet of art and relating, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from October 17th to 30th 2023. Purva’s symbol of a Hammock describes its relaxed nature, which finds Venus in an easy-going and romantic setting that is happy to let a relationship take its own course. There is no strict agenda or […] October 7, 2023September 26, 2023
Transits October 15 – November 24 Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Choose your long-term forward path Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in pada (part) four of Dhanishtha from October 15th to November 24th 2023. Dhanishtha pada four relates to Scorpio in the relationship and good fortune Navamsha chart, which brings you an underlying Mars-ruled intensity and drive. You combine the strong, airy, ideas-based thinking of Saturn in Aquarius, […] October 5, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits October 14 Solar Eclipse (in Virgo) ~ Time to think smart break with the past The Solar Eclipse in Virgo arrives on October 14th in bright, creative Chitra, the first of a new round of eclipses in this sign, as the all-important eclipse symbols Rahu and Ketu prepare to move into Pisces and Virgo. A Solar Eclipse signals a fresh start, where old conditions are cleared away, either by a […] October 4, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits October 13 – November 1 Mars (in Swati) ~ Find a smarter way of winning Mars, planet of assertion and desire, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 13th to November 1st 2023. Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, which is associated with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and these qualities see your motivation moving in a thoughtful and scholarly direction. Furthering your education or […] October 3, 2023September 15, 2023
Powerful Remedy from Panchabrahma Upanishad The Panchabrahma Upanishad introduces five divine forms of Lord Shiva (the transformational divine energy) each linked to an element and specific planets in your birth chart: Aghora – Fire (Sun, Mars, Ketu) Vāmadeva – Water (Moon, Venus) Sadyojāta – Earth (Mercury) Īśāna – Space (Jupiter) Tatpuruṣā – Air (Saturn, Rahu) When the Moon transits one […] Written by Align27 May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Your Mercury’s Nakshatra Reading What Mercury reveals about your speech, thoughts & mental power The Nakshatra Mercury occupies at the time of your birth fine-tunes your mental frequency. It reveals the style of your intelligence – whether you’re naturally strategic, poetic, curious, analytical, or emotionally insightful. It shows how your thoughts form, why you speak the way you do, […] Written by Align27 May 28, 2025May 26, 2025
July 13 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Practical and progressive knowledge Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada three of Ardra between July 13th and 28th 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Pada three of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for its progressive and socially oriented style. You have […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, a planet of love and art, enters Rohini in the sign of Taurus from July 8th to 20th 2025, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm and aesthetics make a perfect setting. Both planet and nakshatra share links to agriculture and fertility, with Rohini’s Shakti ‘To Grow’ being a classically feminine energy where you expand […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 7 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 7th to Jul 29th, 2025. Ashlesha is ruled by the Naghas, the mythical snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure, and this ‘serpent nakshatra’ shows your protectiveness and worldly wisdom. Your thoughts are wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 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