Transits December 7 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From instinct to high-flown thought Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 7th to 12th 2021. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Jyeshtha through the first of Mula and has a quality of instability and karmic lessons. Of all […] November 28, 2021November 26, 2021
Transits December 4 ~ Solar Eclipse (in Jyeshtha) ~ Intensity and insight The last eclipse of 2021 arrives on December 4th at 07:23am GMT, with the Total Solar Eclipse in Scorpio-Jyeshtha. This event is a New Moon across the Rahu-Ketu axis, where the Shadow Planets come together with the twin luminaries, bringing worldly, materialist tendencies to the fore. The Sun, ruler of soul, is obscured by the […] November 26, 2021November 26, 2021
Transits December 2 – 15 ~ Sun (in Jyeshtha) ~ Giving protection and inspiration The Sun is in Jyeshtha from December 2nd to 15th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio, whose symbol is an Umbrella or Talisman. A light turns on wherever the Sun transits, and especially in this darkest and deepest of signs, you find new insight into creativity, leadership and personal charisma. Jyeshtha is […] November 22, 2021November 9, 2021
Transits December 1 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyeshtha from December 1st to 10th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha is ‘The Elder’, whose ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you step up and take responsibility as a spokesperson and voice of experience. Either you are dealing with […] November 21, 2021November 17, 2021
Transits December 1, 2021 – January 5, 2022 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ A repeating romantic theme Venus, planet of love and luxury is in Uttara Ashada between December 1st to January 5th 2022, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This is an extra-long transit through this asterism, as Venus is retrograde from December 19th, for six weeks altogether, giving romantic issues at this time extra importance. Uttara’s nature is elegant, […] November 21, 2021November 17, 2021
Transits November 23 – December 1 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ Achieving success through friendship Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha nakshatra, in the sign of Scorpio, from November 23rd to December 1st. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communicating where you are not content with superficial appearances. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory […] November 13, 2021November 16, 2021
Transits November 20 – December 9 ~ Mars (in Vishakha) ~ Victory from a balanced approach Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th 2021. 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 […] November 10, 2021November 11, 2021
Articles Lakshmi Puja – An Auspicious Diwali Ritual + Timings As we approach Diwali on Thursday 4th November, below we share the timings to perform the auspicious Lakshmi puja and also the reason why we do this special ritual on this day. Diwali & Lakshmi Puja Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a […] November 3, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits November Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does November have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in November and read persoanlized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Mercury in Swati – 6 November to 14 November A […] November 1, 2021December 6, 2021
Transits November 14 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 14th to 23rd. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. This fiery nakshatra makes you a great […] October 19, 2021November 5, 2021
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May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Think your experience through Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Magha in the sign of Leo from May 31st to August 1st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in this nakshatra, where you dramatize your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Pada Three also relates to […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhisha) ~ Politics and high principles Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhisha Pada (part) One from May 31st to August 1st, 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius, and has a special affinity with Shatabisha’s naturally progressive and experimental nature. Pada One of these nakshatra relates to Sagittarius navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Jun 11 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your romantic commitment Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from May 31st to June 11th, 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 a […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 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