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
Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is an important Hindu festival that honors Goddess Durga in her nine forms (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction), symbolizing the victory of good over evil and is also a period of introspection and divine connection.. These nine nights are dedicated to deepening our inner journey, detoxifying the mind, […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Sarva Pitru Amavasya + Solar Eclipse – Rituals Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on September 21st, 2025. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Dec 7 – 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Accept a second offer Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Scorpio from December 7th to 15th, 2025. This transit is a repeat of Mercury and the Sun’s recent coming together in Scorpio in mid-November, while Mercury was retrograde, and your mind returns now to a question that occupied your thinking at that time. […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 7 – 20 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Speak sweetly and keep a secret Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Scorpio from December 7th to 20th, 2025. These two planetary friends are at opposite ends of Scorpio and in different nakshatras through this transit, with Mercury beginning in Vishakha and Venus in Anuradha, but together they still carry great promise. Your speech […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A star student Jupiter, planet of knowledge and protection, is in pada (part) three of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Gemini from December 5th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026. This transit sees Jupiter moving retrograde through the area it was in from mid-September to mid-October 2025, and may bring resolution to an issue from that time. Jupiter […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 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