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 July 16 – August 5 ~ Mars (in Bharani) ~ Rebirth for new plans Mars, planet of impulse and assertiveness enters Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries on July 16th until August 5th. Mars is fiery and powerful by sign, and Bharani shows a struggle for mastery and ambition as you give birth to new plans on the way to success. This transit is about strength and […] July 6, 2022June 16, 2022
Transits June 27 – July 16 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Get the party started Mars, planet of action and dynamism, enters Aries-Ashwini on June 27th to July 15th 2022. This is Mars’s powerful mulatrikona sign and a perfect time for a sudden adventure or to throw energy into a project simply to get the ball rolling. The Aries portion of your chart is invigorated, you are determined and decisive, […] June 17, 2022May 31, 2022
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
Transits January 22 – February 15 ~ Mars (in Bharani) ~ Giving birth to new plans Mars, planet of drive and assertiveness, enters Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries on January 22nd until February 15th. Mars is fiery and powerful by sign, and in Bharani shows a struggle for achievements and ambition, giving birth to your new plans on the way to success. Despite its familiar macho Aries energy, Bharani […] January 13, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now Mars, planet of action and competition, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on December 24th until January 22nd. This nakshatra is on Mars’s powerful home territory and a perfect time if you need to make a sudden call or throw energy into a project to get the ball rolling. The Aries section of your […] December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 15 – January 1 ~ Mars (Gandanta) ~ Going from subtle to strong Mars, planet of energy and action, moves into the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries, and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini on December 15th to January 1st. This period sees Mars move back into its home sign of Aries and Ashwini nakshatra, where it has been already in August and September of 2020. The […] December 8, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 9 ~ Mars (Retrograde) ~ Pace yourself and work smart. Mars, planet of drive and competition, goes retrograde on September 9th, starting in its own sign of Aries and in the nakshatra of Ashwini. Of all planets, Mars is best suited to forward movement, so special measures may be needed to handle this transit and to avoid potential pitfalls. Patience and forethought don’t come […] September 8, 2020November 6, 2021
Your Nakshatra Bird Report In vedic astrology, each Nakshatra or Lunar mansion is connected to a bird just like how it is connected to a symbol or animal. It is also connected to a bird. These birds are not simply symbolic-they are energetic allies. Tapping into their qualities can offer remarkable benefits, helping us harness the full strength of […] Written by Align27 July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Your Predictions – Jupiter in Punarvasu Pada 1 Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Punarvasu, in the sign of Gemini from August 13th to 30th, 2025. Your Predictions Punarvasu’s symbol of a quiver of arrows sits well with Jupiter’s adventurous, questing nature, and gives you a thirst for knowledge and a desire to expand your horizons. Jupiter […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 11, 2025
Oct 16 – Dec 6 Jupiter Exaltation (in Cancer) ~ Seeing the big picture Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from October 18th to December 6th 2025. This transit is a taster of Jupiter’s approaching mainstay in Cancer from June 2026, and you now get a flavour of the opportunities to come. At a 12-year high point for Jupiter’s affairs of protection […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 11, 2025
Oct 16 – 27 Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 16th to 27th, 2025. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents and […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 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