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
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Oct 31 – Jan 27 ~ Jupiter (in Magha) ~ Put on a show Jupiter, the planet of expansion and education, is in Pada (part) One of Magha within the sign of Leo, from October 31st, 2026, to January 27th, 2027. This is a temporary shift of signs for Jupiter into grand, showy Leo-Magha, until it retrogrades back for the rest of its exalted stay in Cancer. Jupiter is […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Oct 31 – Dec 5 ~ Jupiter, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Scholar and mystic Jupiter, the planet of education and expansion, is conjunct with shadowy Ketu, the planet of liberation, in Leo from October 31st to December 5th. This is a spiritual combination for both academic study and direct experience, where you are an outstanding student and have your own unique insight. Your attention may shift to an unorthodox belief […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 10 ~ Mercury Combust in Libra ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun in Libra between October 30th and November 10th, 2026. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically affects your decision-making and overall state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information or oppressed by […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 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
