Transits June 26 – August 28 ~ Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Uncover a genius idea Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Four of Chitra from June 26th to August 28th 2023. This pada is in Scorpio navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives an underlying intensity to Ketu’s sign placement in Libra. Your creativity, romantic feeling and day-to-day relations combine a Venusian charm with […] June 16, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits February 8 – April 12 ~ Ketu (in Vishakha) ~ Victory by the spiritual route Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and sacrifice, is in Vishakha pada four from February 8th to April 12th 2022, the last part of its backward journey through Scorpio. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory Arch, so personal triumph now comes through using your intuition and being aware of atmospheres and undercurrents. This approach may go […] January 30, 2022January 24, 2022
Transits December 7, 2021 – February 8, 2022 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Be yourself and bring out your magic Ketu, the Moon’s Node and shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the first pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on December 7th 2021 until February 8th 2022. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Triumphal Arch promises public success, and is also associated with good relations and personal friendship. Pada […] November 30, 2021November 30, 2021
Transits October 5 – December 7 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Intensity with an eye for detail Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and nonattachment, enters the second pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on October 5th. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Triumphal Arch holds the promise of success, and is also associated with good relations and personal friendship. Pada two is underpinned by Virgo navamsha […] September 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Combine intensity with inspiration Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the third pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on August 3rd. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Gateway or Triumphal Arch gives promise of personal success, and is also associated with good relations and friendship. The third pada relates to Libra […] July 9, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits June 1 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Smart instincts create victory Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the fourth pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on June 1st. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Gateway or Triumphal Arch shows promise of personal success, though it is also associated with good relations and friendship. Its fourth pada also relates […] May 20, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshtha) ~ Combine intuition with knowledge Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and escape, is in the first pada of Jyeshtha within the sign of Scorpio from March 30th to June 1st 2021. This area falls in Sagittarius navamsha, the subchart governing relationship and the subtle body, so there is a sense of finding a guiding philosophy as well Scorpio’s usual […] March 15, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 27 – March 30 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshtha) ~ Working on your spiritual life Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and imagination, shifts into the second pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from January 27th to March 30th. Pada two of this asterism falls in Capricorn Navamsa – the relationship and spirituality subchart – which gives you a strong organizing instinct and the ability to impose structure […] January 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits November 25 – January 27 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Explore intuition with idealism. Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and imagination, shifts into the third Pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from November 25th to January 27th. Jyeshta is The Elder, ruled by Indra, King of the Gods, which gives you wisdom and authority both at home and at work, and Ketu shows you with a […] November 24, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Stand up for your spiritual beliefs. Ketu, shadow planet of spirituality and renunciation, enters the fourth pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio on September 23rd. This is a major shift for the South Node, after eighteen eventful months in Sagittarius, it moves into quiet, intense Scorpio and brings its transformative energy into a new section of your chart. […] September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] Written by Align27 October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Nov 16 – 23 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills 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
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 Jupiter Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Seize your opportunities Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde from November 11th 2025, to March 11th 2026, first in Cancer and then back into Gemini. This is Jupiter’s annual five-month backwards period, where its lessons and opportunities come around for a review, and you take advantage with the benefit of a new perspective. Your horizons stretch, […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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
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