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 June 26 – July 8 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ Burning romantic affection Venus, the planet of love and relationship, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from June 26th to July 8th, 2025. Your Predictions Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections fire and passion, and its ruling deity, Agni, the embodiment of sacred fire, creates a […] May 12, 2025June 23, 2025
Transits July 7 – 27 ~ Mars (in Krittika) ~ Having energy to burn Mars, a planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Krittika, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between July 7th and 27th 2024. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor is reflected in its ruling deity, Agni, which is the personification of sacred fire. Krittika’s basic nature is warlike and rajasic, where […] May 24, 2024May 24, 2024
Transits May 29, 2024 – June 13, 2025 Jupiter (in Krittika) ~ Building inner and outer security Jupiter, the planet of protection and expansion, is in Pada (part) Four of Krittika, in the sign of Taurus, from May 29th to June 13th, 2024. Krittika’s symbol is a Flame or Razor and its ruling deity Agni embodies sacred fire, so a quality here sees you clearing away excess and achieving clarity. Pada Four […] April 29, 2024May 1, 2024
Transits May 29 – June 5 Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 29th to June 5th, 2024. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your […] April 23, 2024April 23, 2024
Transits May 11 – 24 Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, a symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 24th 2024. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshatra, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. […] April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
Akshaya Tritiya – The Most Auspicious Day of the Year Written by Align27 April 12, 2026April 13, 2026
Jun 1 – Oct 31 ~ Jupiter Exaltation (in Cancer) ~ Seeing the big picture Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from June 1 to October 31st 2026. This is a continuation of Jupiter’s initial entry into this sign from mid-October to early December 2025, where opportunities from that time will repeat and be developed. You have had a taste of Jupiter’s potential […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Think your experience through Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Magha in the sign of Leo from May 31st to August 1st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in this nakshatra, where you dramatize your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Pada Three also relates to […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhisha) ~ Politics and high principles Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhisha Pada (part) One from May 31st to August 1st, 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius, and has a special affinity with Shatabisha’s naturally progressive and experimental nature. Pada One of these nakshatra relates to Sagittarius navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 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
