Articles Karthigai Deepam – Holistic Remedy for Sun, Mars and Ketu Karthigai Deepam is a festival observed when the Moon aligns with the Kritikka Nakshatra during the Tamil month of Karthigai. The Kritikka Nakshatra, known as the Pleiades, is symbolized by a cluster of six stars and is connected to Lord Kartikeya. This festival involves lighting clay lamps with ghee to symbolize the removal of darkness, […] December 2, 2025December 2, 2025
Transits May 15 – 29 Jupiter (in Krittika) ~ Expand your dream Jupiter, the planet of protection and expansion, is in Pada (part) Three of Krittika, in the sign of Taurus, from May 15th to 29th 2024. Krittika is represented by a Flame or Razor and its ruling deity Agni embodies sacred fire. Pada three of this asterism relates to Aquarius navamsa, the subtle chart of […] April 22, 2024April 22, 2024
Transits April 16 – May 1 Predictions – Jupiter in Kritikka (Aries) From April 16th to May 1st, 2024, Jupiter is in the first part of Krittika within the fiery sign of Aries. Jupiter represents wisdom, fortune, expansion, and growth. Krittika Nakshatra, with its association with fire and the cutting through of superficiality, suggests that this period may be particularly beneficial for acquiring deep, transformative knowledge that […] April 13, 2024April 13, 2024
Transits February 16 – March 5 ~ Mars (in Kritikka) ~ Energy to burn Mars, planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Kritikka, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between February 16th and March 5th 2021. Kritikka is represented by a flame or razor and its ruling deity is Agni, the personification of sacred fire. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first […] January 28, 2021November 6, 2021
Jul 23 – Aug 12 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, the planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from July 23rd to August 12th, 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s symbol of a deer is depicted in myth as being chased across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents the spark of desire and ambition. The deer’s […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 27 – Dec 11 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 27th to Dec 11th 2026, for its annual five-month backwards phase. Themes of your year so far repeat and are built up for the long term, as repeating experience comes around for a review or final decision. This is Saturn’s second retrograde […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 11 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, the planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 29th to August 11th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 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
