Transits March 1 – 8 Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking both sides of the truth Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 1st to 8th 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication take on a greater intensity through Purva Bhadrapada’s association with burning and a kind of purification. This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, for Inner Fire, sees […] Align27 March 2, 2024March 5, 2024
Transits February 23 – March 1 Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Healing power of thoughts Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabhishak from February 23rd to March 1st 2024, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius that translates to ‘a hundred medicines’ (or doctors). Shatabhishak’s Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing, and your mind turns now to wellness, in whatever form it takes for you, […] Align27 February 13, 2024January 31, 2024
Transits March 10 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking a complex truth Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 10th to 17th, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication take on a greater intensity through Purva Bhadrapada’s association with burning and a kind of purification experience. This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, for Inner Fire, sees […] Align27 February 28, 2023February 23, 2023
Transits March 3 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Healing power of speech Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabhishak from March 3rd to 10th, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius that translates to ‘a hundred medicines’ (or doctors). Shatabhishak’s Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing, and your mind turns now to wellness, in whatever form it takes for you, where Mercury […] Align27 February 22, 2023February 16, 2023
Transits February 28 – March 16 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun from in Aquarius between February 28th to March 16th 2023. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically has an effect on your decision-making and all-round state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information, […] Align27 February 18, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits March 18 – 26 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking a complex truth Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 18th, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication takes on a greater intensity, as Purva Bhadrapada has an association with burning and a kind of purification experience. This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, is for Inner Fire, […] Align27 March 8, 2022February 22, 2022
Transits March 10 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Use the healing power of words Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Shatabhishak from March 10th until 18th, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius. Shatabhishak translates to ‘a hundred medicines’ (or doctors) and its Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing. Your mind now turns to wellness or good health, in whatever form the issue takes […] Align27 February 28, 2022February 28, 2022
Transits March 16 – 26 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Use the healing power of words Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Shatabhishak from March 16th until 26th, the nakshatra contained entirely within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius. Shatabhishak translates to ‘a hundred medicines (or doctors)’ and its Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing. Your mind now turns to all these issues, in whatever form wellness or […] Align27 March 9, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 25 – April 4 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Light a fire with your communication Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 25th to April 4th, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication take on a different quality now, and Purva Bhadrapada has an association with burning or a kind of purge. Its Shakti, or unique gift, is […] Align27 March 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 5 – 22 ~ Mercury (Retrograde) ~ Get serious about your studies Mercury goes retrograde in the sign and nakshatra of Aquarius-Dhanishtha from January 30th, reversing back into Capricorn by February 5th, before turning direct on February 22nd. This transit is part of a large current focus on Capricorn, where by the New Moon on February 10th there will be six planets in all, including the long-term influence of Jupiter […] Align27 January 25, 2021November 6, 2021
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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