Transits A Rare Planetary Alignment—What It Means for You Venus and Mercury are going combust in Pisces right before a powerful Solar Eclipse on March 29. When a planet gets too close to the Sun, its energy becomes overwhelmed—like a voice drowned out in a loud crowd. This can bring confusion, delays, or hidden opportunities in areas ruled by that planet. How will this […] March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For March What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for March. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). March 1 – April 3 Mercury in Uttara Bhadrapada ~ Have a serious think ✅ Do’sUse intuition […] March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Mercury Combust (in Pisces) ~ Find a positive obsession Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, transits close to the Sun in Pisces from March 17th to 31st 2025. The Sun’s rays have an overpowering effect on your decision-making process, whereas Mercury is symbolically burnt up in the sky. Mercury in Pisces gives you imagination and empathy, and you are not limited to strictly […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits February 7 – March 14 ~ Mercury Combust (in Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) ~ Make mental pressure work for you Mercury, the planet of the mind, comes together with the all-powerful Sun in Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces altogether from February 7th to March 14th, 2025. Starting in Capricorn up to February 11th, Mercury comes close to the Sun in Aquarius until February 27th, before it moves into Pisces, where it stays within range of the […] January 13, 2025January 31, 2025
Transits April 10 – 13 Mercury Combust (in Pisces) ~ Find your true voice Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in proximity to the Sun in Pisces from April 10th to 13th 2024. This is Mercury’s closest ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where the Sun’s rays have an overpowering effect on your decision-making and overall train of thought. In Pisces, your mind is imaginative and empathetic, and Mercury […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Powerful Vedic Rituals for Sleep and a Peaceful Mind In Vedic Astrology, the 12th house governs our sleep and the state of our mind. This explains why poor sleep at night can leave us cranky, tired, and exhausted, often leading others to ask, “Are you out of your mind?” A good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining a sane and healthy mind. Thus, sleep […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Nov 16 – 23 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills 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
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 Jupiter Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Seize your opportunities Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde from November 11th 2025, to March 11th 2026, first in Cancer and then back into Gemini. This is Jupiter’s annual five-month backwards period, where its lessons and opportunities come around for a review, and you take advantage with the benefit of a new perspective. Your horizons stretch, […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] 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