Transits April 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ Burning romantic affection Venus, planet of love and relationship, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from April 3rd to 14th 2023. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections a fiery and passionate texture, and its ruling deity, Agni, the personification of sacred fire, gives you a headstrong […] March 24, 2023March 17, 2023
Transits August 5 – 27 ~ Mars (in Krittika) ~ Energy to burn Mars, planet of action and assertion, is in Krittika between Aug 5th to Aug 27th, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus. Krittika is represented by a Flame or Razor and its ruling deity is Agni, the personification of sacred fire. This is a warlike, rajasic nakshatra, where Mars has a natural […] July 26, 2022July 7, 2022
Transits June 15 – 26 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ An appetite for affection Venus, planet of love and relationship, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from June 15th 2022. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections a fiery and passionate texture, and its ruling deity, Agni, the personification of sacred fire, gives you a headstrong romantic quality. […] June 5, 2022May 27, 2022
Transits May 14 – Jun 18 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Sharp thought and speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, retrogrades into the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 14th, all the way to June 18th 2022. This is an extended period for Mercury in this asterism, bringing greater focus on all its affairs and giving you the opportunity to concentrate your thinking. […] May 4, 2022April 27, 2022
Transits May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Shed light and burn away the old The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in the nakshatra of Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th. Krittika is warlike and rajasic, and up to May 14th remains within the Sun’s place of exaltation, so your energy flows and you are energetic and passionate for your beliefs […] May 1, 2022April 21, 2022
Transits April 22 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Scalpel-like speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from April 22nd 2022. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, whose energy gives you passion and spontaneity. You put your plans and ambitions through a period of […] April 12, 2022March 31, 2022
Transits April 12 – June 14 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your long-term desire Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, enters the first pada of Krittika nakshatra on April 12th 2022. This pada is in the final degrees of Aries, a shift of signs for Rahu, and a change of tone after eighteen months in earthy Taurus. You move into fierier and more impulsive territory, where you […] April 2, 2022March 29, 2022
Transits February 8 – April 12 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your long-term desires Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, enters the second pada of Krittika nakshatra on February 8th, up to April 12th 2022. This pada is in the first degrees of Taurus, a sign where Rahu is strong, and it finds you preoccupied with material pursuits and creating wealth and security. Pada two of Krittika […] January 30, 2022January 17, 2022
Transits December 7, 2021 – February 8, 2022 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your desires with idealism Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, is in pada three of Krittika nakshatra from December 7th to February 8th 2022. This pada relates to Aquarius Navamsha, the sub-chart of spirituality and relationship, which gives an underlying humanitarian side to your drive for security and grounding. Krittika is symbolized by a Flame or a […] November 30, 2021November 30, 2021
Transits October 5 – December 7 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ A meeting of material and spiritual Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, is in pada four of Krittika nakshatra from October 5th 2021. This pada relates to Pisces Navamsha, the subchart of spirituality and relationship, which gives an underlying mystical and romantic side to Rahu’s daily obsessions. Krittika is a fiery asterism symbolized by a flame or razor blade, […] September 8, 2021November 5, 2021
Your Mars’s Nakshatra – Karmic Lessons + Hidden Strengths In Vedic astrology, Mars isn’t just about energy or ambition – it reveals where your inner fire can burn too hot, creating conflict, debts, anger issues, and relationship struggles. Your Mars’s Nakshatra Reading The Nakshatra (lunar mansion) Mars sits in when you’re born shapes: ✅ Where you face karmic tension or inner battles✅ How you handle […] Written by Align27 May 18, 2025May 16, 2025
The Hidden Connection Between Saturn, Rahu, and Pranayama In Vedic astrology, Saturn (Shani) and Rahu are known as Vayu planets, linked to the air element. According to the Hindu almanac (Panchang), Nakshatras themselves are connected to this air element and governed by Saturn. The energetic center aligned with this element is the Anahata chakra – the heart chakra which governs not only love and […] Written by Align27 May 16, 2025May 17, 2025
Rahu and Ketu Transit Predictions Rahu in Purva Bhadrapada Pada 3 ~ Making a rational transformation Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Purva Bhadrapada Pada (part) Three May 18th to July 20th, 2025, the nakshatra associated with burning and purging. Your Predictions Rahu also shifts into zodiacal Aquarius at this point, where it sits well in […] Written by Align27 May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
June 30 – July 23 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A laid-back style hides your fire Mars, a planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, from June 30th to July 23rd, 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 to […] Written by Align27 May 12, 2025May 12, 2025
June 28 – July 13 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Keep your teaching under control Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) two of Ardra between June 28th and July 13th, 2025, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop. This is an intense and transformative part of the sign of Gemini, where your knowledge is hard-won and you venture into areas where other people may not feel […] Written by Align27 May 12, 2025May 12, 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