Transits February 22 – April 14 ~ Mars Rahu Conjunction ~ Dare to do things differently Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, altogether between February 22nd and April 14th. Both planets are in Rohini nakshatra, up to March 29th, where Rahu in particular is strong and brings you a stable and practical base for your ambitions. Yet Mars also agitates Rahu’s naturally rebellious […] March 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 11 – April 3 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of energy, courage and initiative, is in Rohini nakshatra within the sign of Taurus from March 11th to April 3rd. Rohini is ruled by Bramha the Creator, which shows your creative and artistic plans uniting, while Mars gives you the drive and initiative to make things happen. This is one of the truly […] February 18, 2021November 6, 2021
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 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
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
Transits September 9 ~ 3 Spiritual Knots in August It’s been a strange year so far – astrologically even stranger, and August has some interesting things coming up too. Here’s why. Mars is slowing itself down a little, in preparation for its Retrograde on September 9th. But, before that, it completed a whole round of the zodiac as it went into Gandanta (7th August). […] August 13, 2020November 6, 2021
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Ashtamsha: The Karmic Twist Most People Miss Discover the Hidden Karmic Twist in Your Birth Chart In Vedic astrology, “Ashta” means 8 and “Amsha” means division-and together, Ashtamsha reveals one of the most powerful hidden patterns in your chart. It happens when a planet falls eight signs apart in your Navamsa (D9) chart from its position in your birth chart (D1). Check […] Written by Align27 July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Oct 9 – Nov 2 Venus (in Virgo) Debilitation ~ Asking the right questions Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from October 9th to November 2nd, 2025. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation – neecha – where it has greater trouble expressing itself naturally, in relationships, creativity, and all its signature affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can make […] Written by Align27 August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Sep 21 – Nov 23 Ketu (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A romantic spiritual escape Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Purva Phalguni from September 21st to November 23rd 2025. Ketu in zodiacal Leo adds a dramatic quality to your desire for spiritual escape, and there is a fine line between your self-denying attitude and this sign’s need for recognition. Purva Pada […] Written by Align27 August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Sep 21 – Nov 23 Rahu (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Jumping into the future Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Purva Bhadrapada Pada (part) One from September 21st to November 23rd 2025, the nakshatra represented by a two-faced man. Rahu in zodiacal Aquarius sits well in the sign of progressive thinking and experimentation, and Pada one of Purva Bhadrapada also relates to Aries in the […] Written by Align27 August 5, 2025August 5, 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