Transits May 21 – June 5 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ A second take refines your brilliant idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries from May 21st until June 5th 2023. This transit is a repeat of Mercury’s recent stay in Bharani from April 8th to May 8th, which included its retrograde phase, so there has been an intensive focus in 2023 already on […] May 11, 2023May 5, 2023
Transits May 20 – June 4 ~ Jupiter (in Ashwini) ~ A spark of inspiration sets your mind alight Jupiter, planet of philosophy and expansion, enters pada three of Ashwini, the nakshatra associated with speed, impulse and courage, from May 20th to June 4th 2023. The third pada of this nakshatra relates to Gemini navamsha, the chart of marriage and blessings, which gives you an underlying intellectual focus and a gift for communication. Ashwini’s […] May 10, 2023May 5, 2023
Transits May 20 – June 3 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Breathe new life into your relationship Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from May 20th to June 3rd 2023, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, ‘the power to acquire wealth’ sits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and gives the promise of material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of […] May 10, 2023May 5, 2023
Transits May 16 – June 8 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Somebody warms up to your protective style Mars, planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer on May 16th until June 8th. Cancer is the sign of Mars’s debilitation, but Pushya is a highly auspicious and fine-quality nakshatra which gives a positive and supportive nature and a desire to find meaning in life. Pushya’s symbol is the Udder […] May 6, 2023May 4, 2023
Transits May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ A chance to clear the air and make friends The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshtara, which up to May 15th remains within the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries, so your energy flows and you are energetic and passionate for your […] May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
Transits May 8 – 21 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Take a second chance for a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from May 8th to 21st 2023. This transit takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase up to May 15th, where it returns to the area it moved through from late March to early April this year, and you revisit a recent issue or […] May 1, 2023May 3, 2023
Transits May 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Ardra) ~ Exploring complex and emotional romantic territory Venus, planet of art and relating, enters the nakshatra of Ardra in the sign of Gemini on May 8th until May 20th 2023. This intense and emotional asterism’s style is in sharp contrast to the familiar bubbly, airy Gemini image, where you encounter an unexpected level of depth and complexity in relationship. On one hand […] May 1, 2023April 29, 2023
Transits May 6 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Ashwini) ~ Turn your knowledge into comfort and abundance Jupiter, planet of belief and protection, enters pada (part) two of Ashwini, the nakshatra associated with speed, impulse and courage, from May 6th to 20th 2023. Pada two of this nakshatra relates to Taurus navamsha, the chart of marriage and general good fortune, which gives you an underlying focus on material grounding, comfort and security. […] April 29, 2023April 29, 2023
Transits May 5 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Vishakha) ~ Clearing an obstacle makes for a major victory The Lunar Eclipse of May 5th in Libra-Vishakha, is the complimentary event to the Solar Eclipse of April 20th 2023. The Sun and Moon now face each other across the shadowy Rahu-Ketu axis in Aries and Libra, and the Full Moon’s symbolic emotional centre comes to a climax with a sense of tension and release. […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Transits May 3 – 10 ~ Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Reach out and meet somebody new Venus, planet of art and attraction, comes together with Mars, planet of energy and drive, in Gemini, from May 3rd to 10th 2023. Venus in the nakshatra of Punarvasu, is at the opposite end of Gemini to Mars in Mrigashira, but the two share Mercury-ruled qualities of curiosity and friendliness, and a love of wit […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Your 7th Lord’s Nakshatra – Love, Trust & Commitment We’ve been on a journey through the House Rulers in Nakshatras series, exploring how each house lord shapes your destiny. You’ve already seen insights for your Ascendant Lord (self-expression), 2nd Lord (wealth and values), 3rd Lord (courage and communication), 4th Lord (inner peace), 5th Lord (creativity and past life merits), and 6th Lord (challenges and discipline). House […] Written by Align27 September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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