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, […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 January 28, 2021November 6, 2021
Yama Deepam – Lamp Lighting Ritual for Protection Written by Align27 November 3, 2026November 3, 2026
Dec 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Mula) ~ A deep dive into your subject Mercury, the planet of intellect and commerce, is in Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from December 22nd to 30th, 2026. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Root makes you dive into the heart of a subject for its own sake. You are a purist who enjoys researching a specialized topic and studying to create a […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Second time around Mars, the planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, from December 19th to January 31st, 2026, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach to your goals. Though you have a fiery ego tied up in achieving success, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 19 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From complexity to simplicity Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from Dec 19th to Dec 24th, 2026. The transition from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area, which translates to ‘knot-end’ and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. The ‘knot’ […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 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
