Transits Mars’s Karmic Knot – What Does It Uncover For You? From May 27th to June 5th, 2024, Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust through an unfocused and often fated quality. […] May 20, 2024May 27, 2024
Transits June 19 – July 7 Mars (in Bharani) ~ Rebirth of new plans Mars, a planet of impulse and assertiveness, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries from June 19th until July 7th, 2024. Mars is fiery and powerful in its own 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 assertiveness, where you arrive at […] May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
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 June 1 – June 19 Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Get the party started Mars, a planet of action and dynamism, is in Aries-Ashwini from June 1st to 19th 2024. This is Mars’s powerful mulatrikona sign, and a perfect moment for a sudden adventure or to get the ball rolling on a long-delayed project. The Aries section of your chart catches fire, you are determined and decisive, and you […] May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Transits May 27 – June 5 Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From secrecy to strength Mars, a planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from May 27th to June 5th 2024. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust through an unfocused and often fated […] April 23, 2024April 23, 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
Articles Understand your Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Venus Signs What Your Lesser-Known Planet Signs Say About You We may all be familiar with the placement of the Moon in our vedic birth chart and understand how the zodiac sign in which it is placed has an impact on our mind and emotions. We may have also discovered how the position of the Sun affects […] April 15, 2024May 28, 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 April 10 – 27 Mars (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Set light to the old Mars, a planet of strength and competition, is in Purva Bhadrapada from April 10th to 27th 2024, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s symbol of the front side of a bed represents clearing and removing old obstacles, while its Shakti of ‘the power of spiritual fire’ represents a kind of […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits March 6 – March 24 Mars (in Dhanishtha) ~ Find good rhythm and energy Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Dhanishta from March 6th to 24th 2024, across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This is the nakshatra where Mars’s is at its strongest, and finds you with special stamina and leadership potential, and you summon all these qualities to impress by knowing exactly what you want. […] March 7, 2024April 1, 2024
Your 7th Lord’s Nakshatra – Love, Trust & Commitment We’ve been on a journey through the House Rulers in Nakshatras series, exploring how each house lord shapes your destiny. You’ve already seen insights for your Ascendant Lord (self-expression), 2nd Lord (wealth and values), 3rd Lord (courage and communication), 4th Lord (inner peace), 5th Lord (creativity and past life merits), and 6th Lord (challenges and discipline). House […] Written by Align27 September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 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