Transits May 3 – 10 ~ Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Reach out and meet somebody new Venus, planet of art and attraction, comes together with Mars, planet of energy and drive, in Gemini, from May 3rd to 10th 2023. Venus in the nakshatra of Punarvasu, is at the opposite end of Gemini to Mars in Mrigashira, but the two share Mercury-ruled qualities of curiosity and friendliness, and a love of wit […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Transits April 22 – May 16 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, planet of action and energy, is in Punarvasu, spanning the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from April 22nd to May 16th. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, where your emotional supplies are restocked after the psychic outpouring of Mars in Ardra. Having a goal to work towards gives you inspiration over and above […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits March 27 – April 22 ~ Mars (in Ardra) ~ Step up your efforts Mars, planet of action and competition, is placed in Ardra nakshatra in the sign of zodiacal Gemini from March 27th to April 22nd 2023. Ardra is the deepest and most intense part of Gemini, in sharp contrast to this sign’s light, airy image, and you get into psychic research and tough emotionally-based decisions as you […] March 17, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits October 30 – November 13 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Gemini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of action and energy, is retrograde starting in Gemini from October 30th until November 13th, before retreating into Taurus until January 12th 2023. Of all planets, hard-charging Mars is possibly the least comfortable in backwards motion, and you spend twice as long to go half as far, and must consolidate your ground before […] October 20, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits May 16 – June 7 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Taking aim at your goals Mars, planet of action and energy, is in Punarvasu, spanning the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from May 16th to June 7th 2021. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, where your supplies are restocked after the emotional outpouring of the previous Ardra nakshatra. Having a goal to work towards gives you inspiration over and […] April 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits April 24 – May 17 ~ Mars (in Ardra) ~ Make the extra effort Mars, planet of action and competition, is placed in Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from April 24th to May 17th 2021. Ardra shows the deep and intense part of Gemini, in sharp contrast to its airy and bubbly image, and you get into psychic research, emotional decisions and cutting away spare elements from […] April 1, 2021July 18, 2022
Transits April 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from April 2nd to 24th 2021, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, representing a chase driven by desire […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Happiness Predictions from Your Birth Chart (Kshema Tara) Discover Your Kshema Tara – The Hidden Path to Joy in Your Birth Chart Did you know that your Nakshatra (birth star) holds a hidden map to your happiness? In Vedic astrology, there’s something called the Kshema Tara – a set of three Nakshatras that hold the energy of comfort, peace, and emotional well-being for […] Written by Align27 June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Your Planetary Conjunctions Reading In astrology, a conjunction happens when two or more planets are in the same sign in your birth chart. It means they’re sitting very close to each other, like roommates sharing the same room. This matters because when planets are conjunct, their energies combine, for better or worse. They don’t work separately, they blend, clash, […] Written by Align27 June 8, 2025June 6, 2025
July 13 – Nov 28 ~ Saturn retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, the planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 13th to November 28th, 2025, for Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase, where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Saturn entered Pisces at the end of March 2025 and remains in this sign […] Written by Align27 June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
July 16 – Aug 21 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, the planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from July 26th to August 21st, 2025. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but also happen to be planetary enemies which take some work to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable in airy Gemini than Jupiter, and […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
July 23 – Aug 13 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Put your energy into a close partnership Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 23rd to August 13th, 2025. Uttara is known for its laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, so that pushy, energetic Mars gives this transit a double-edged quality. You need […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 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