Transits March 12 – 23 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Break out of relationship routine Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from March 12th to 23rd, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power is for Quick Action, so this transit sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to somebody’s bold romantic […] March 2, 2023February 23, 2023
Transits March 11 – 25 ~ Jupiter (in Revati) ~ Mix proof with faith Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in pada two of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from March 11th to 25th 2023. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, where Jupiter’s present strength by sign attracts support and sympathy for your efforts. Pada two of Revati relates to […] March 1, 2023February 23, 2023
Transits March 10 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking a complex truth Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 10th to 17th, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication take on a greater intensity through Purva Bhadrapada’s association with burning and a kind of purification experience. This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, for Inner Fire, sees […] February 28, 2023February 23, 2023
Transits March 9 – 14 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 9th and 14th 2023. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces on March 10th […] February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Transits March 5 – 18 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Purging and clearing a space The Sun, symbol of light and Self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 5th to 18th, the nakshatra that lies across the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus take on a new urgency, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, Power of Spiritual Fire, gives this period a ritual, cleansing quality. Purva’s ruling deity, […] February 24, 2023February 16, 2023
Transits March 3 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Healing power of speech Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabhishak from March 3rd to 10th, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius that translates to ‘a hundred medicines’ (or doctors). Shatabhishak’s Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing, and your mind turns now to wellness, in whatever form it takes for you, where Mercury […] February 22, 2023February 16, 2023
Transits March 1 – 12 ~ Venus (in Revati) ~ The power to transform by belief Venus, planet of love and art, is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 1st to 12th 2023. Venus is at its most powerful in this constellation, and gives you an irresistible romantic nature and a power of belief that is truly transformative. Having faith not only inspires a lover […] February 20, 2023February 16, 2023
Transits February 28 – March 16 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun from in Aquarius between February 28th to March 16th 2023. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically has an effect on your decision-making and all-round state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information, […] February 18, 2023February 3, 2023
Articles Shivratri Rituals ~ honor life and celebrate existence Shivratri 2023 This year Shivratri falls on the 18th of February, 2023 (For local timings check the align27 app). “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is that […] February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Transits February 24 – March 27 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from February 24th to March 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. This transit is a repeat of Mars’s movement through Mrigashira from late September to early December last year (2022), and you may find issues from that time returning and being […] February 14, 2023February 3, 2023
Sep 17 – 26 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Smart and sharp Mercury, the planet of the mind, conjoins the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 17th to 26th, 2026. The Sun and Mercury are at different ends of Virgo in this transit, in different nakshatras, where each planet maintains its own integrity and style of working. Both planets are channeled through Mercury’s outstanding strength in Virgo, […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 21, 2026
Sep 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Light shines on partnership The Sun, the central life-giving force, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 13th to 27th, 2026. Uttara’s Shakti, or special gift, is ‘Prosperity through Partnership,’ where you strike a balance between your own needs and giving enough appreciation to others. The Sun is a symbol of pride and […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 21, 2026
Sep 13 – 21 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a smart idea in your hands Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in Hasta, symbolized by a Hand, from September 13th to 21st, 2026. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place in Virgo, where you have practical and earthy intelligence, combining academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta is associated with handicraft and skill, along with a careful touch around money, so […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 19, 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