Transits How to Harness This Month’s Energies for Personal Growth From May 14 to June 1, 2024, Mars makes a significant transit into the nakshatra Revati within the sign of Pisces. Revati, meaning ‘The Wealthy,’ is known for its auspiciousness and the promise of prosperity. During this period, you’ll find your energy and determination particularly effective in advancing projects that boost your financial and personal […] May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
Transits May 14 – June 1 Mars (in Revati) ~ Giving great protection Mars, a planet of action and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from May 14th to June 1st, 2024. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and energy into projects which increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable to […] April 22, 2024April 22, 2024
Transits April 27 – May 14 Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 27 to May 14th 2024. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces, is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. Mars operates more subtly here than its […] April 8, 2024April 8, 2024
Transits June 22 – July 1 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From stealth to strength Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from Jun 22nd to Jul 1st 2022. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust rapidly, bringing an unfocused and often fated […] June 12, 2022May 30, 2022
Transits June 8 – 27 ~ Mars (in Revati) ~ Fight on someone else’s side Mars, planet of energy and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from June 8th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and initiative into projects which ultimately will increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable those on the […] May 28, 2022May 17, 2022
Transits May 21 – Jun 8 ~ Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from May 21st 2022. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. It gives you an intelligent and inquiring nature and a focus […] May 11, 2022May 2, 2022
Transits October 4 – December 25 ~ Mars (Retrograde) ~ Work smart, not hard. Mars, planet of energy and competition, goes retrograde into Pisces-Revati on October 4th, altogether until December 25th 2020. Its retrograde phase stretches until November 14th, which for a naturally pushy and aggressive planet needs careful handling: most situations can wait if you see progress towards a goal, but you are easily frustrated now when […] October 5, 2020November 6, 2021
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta + Ashwini Venus in Gandanta – Mar 23 to Mar 28 Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2026March 24, 2026
Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 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