Transits Mars, Mercury & Mercury, Sun Conjunctions in Virgo October 01 – 03 Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Dare to speak your mind Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct Mars, planet of action and competition in Virgo, from October 1st to 3rd. This pairing of planetary enemies affects your speech and communication, and may give you a restless mind and a lesson in […] September 20, 2023September 13, 2023
Transits September 25 – January 18, 2024 Mars Combust (in Virgo) ~ Time to channel your ego energy Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from September 25th 2023, all the way until January 18th 2024, going from the signs of Virgo to Sagittarius. A planet is combust when it’s in close proximity to the Sun and gets burnt up in its bright glare. In this case, Mars […] September 15, 2023August 31, 2023
Transits September 23 – October 13 Mars (in Chitra) ~ A bright and beautiful creation Mars, planet of energy and competition, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, across the signs of Virgo and Libra from September 23rd until October 13th 2023. Chitra translates to ‘The Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining jewel speaks to the star’s brightness in the sky, which sees you drawn to precious materials and colourful […] September 13, 2023August 30, 2023
Transits September 3 – 23 Mars (in Hasta) ~ Put energy into manifesting Mars, planet of drive and assertion, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from September 3rd to 23rd 2023. Hasta is known as the Star of Manifestation, whose special power ‘To Put Power in Your Hands’ makes this an excellent time for crafts and handiwork, where Mars gives you great drive and […] August 23, 2023August 25, 2023
Transits August 13 – September 3 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 August 13th to September 3rd 2023. 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 […] August 3, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits July 22 – August 13 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A laid-back style hides your fire Mars, planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, on July 22nd until August 13th, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach towards your goals. Though you have fiery ego tied up in success, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content to take things as […] July 12, 2023July 14, 2023
Transits June 30 – July 22 ~ Mars (in Magha) ~ Take the royal road to success Mars, planet of assertion and energy, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from June 30th until July 22nd 2023. This is the Leo nakshatra par excellence where the royal planet Mars has a natural affinity, giving you willpower and a flamboyant approach that inspires others to follow. If you have recently […] June 20, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 25 – July 6 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for the right moment to strike Mars, planet of energy and dynamism is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from June 25th to July 6th 2023. Cancer and Leo, and Ashlesha and Magha, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this ‘knot-end’ phase feels a sense of adjustment, where there is a fated […] June 15, 2023June 23, 2023
Transits June 8 – 30 ~ Mars (in Ashlesha) ~ A perfect time to develop your psychic strength Mars, planet of action and drive, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from June 8th to 30th 2023. This asterism is associated with shrewdness and insight, and Mars sees you being alive to subtle tactics and hidden undercurrents. Ashlesha’s ruling devatas are The Naghas, the shape-shifting mythological serpents, who are symbols of worldly wisdom, and act as custodians […] May 29, 2023May 31, 2023
Transits May 16 – June 8 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Somebody warms up to your protective style Mars, planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer on May 16th until June 8th. Cancer is the sign of Mars’s debilitation, but Pushya is a highly auspicious and fine-quality nakshatra which gives a positive and supportive nature and a desire to find meaning in life. Pushya’s symbol is the Udder […] May 6, 2023May 4, 2023
The Most Detailed Compatibility Insights You’ve Ever Seen The Together module in the align27 app is your all-in-one destination for the most comprehensive compatibility insights available in Vedic astrology. Whether you’re looking to understand a romantic partner, a friend, or even yourself in relationship dynamics, Together Module gives you accurate, personalized, and actionable insights that evolve with time. Nakshatra Compatibility Nakshatra compatibility is […] Written by Align27 July 17, 2025July 18, 2025
A Rare Planetary Gift You Might Be Born With – Vargottama Insights ✨ Are Your Planets Vargottama? This Could Change Everything In Vedic astrology, there’s a rare and powerful alignment known as Vargottama. The term “Vargottama” is derived from Sanskrit, where “Varga” refers to divisional charts and “Uttama” means the best, most pure, or highest. It is when a planet sits in the same sign in both […] Written by Align27 July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
2 Important Transits of Jupiter & Venus Jupiter in Ardra ~ Sympathy and support Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) four of Ardra between July 28th and August 13th, 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Your Jupiter Predictions Pada Four of this nakshatra relates to Pisces navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which […] Written by Align27 July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Your Monthly Predictions – August 2025 This August there will be 18 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Jupiter in Punarvasu Pada 1 Aug 13 to 30 Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Punarvasu, in the sign of Gemini from August 13th to 30th, 2025. Punarvasu’s symbol of a quiver of […] Written by Align27 July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Sep 15 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Holding court among friends The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Leo from September 15th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies affect each other powerfully, and you need to find a middle way between the Sun’s ‘me first’ attitude and Venus’s desire for balance and compromise. You have a friendly and open approach to […] Written by Align27 July 24, 2025July 24, 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