Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun/Rahu & Mercury/Sun Conjunction in Aries Sun, Rahu conjunction (in Aries) ~ Pride meets deep desire The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with Rahu, symbol of desire and rebellion, from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This transit plays up your unorthodox side, where you identify with a left-field cause or belief, and put energy into chasing your […] April 5, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun, Mercury conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This combination gives you pride in your thinking and communication, and may inspire you to find a new solution to an old or intractable problem. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so while it’s […] April 5, 2023March 22, 2023
Transits April 8 – May 8 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries from April 8th to May 8th 2023. This extra-long stay includes Mercury’s retrograde phase starting on April 21st, so your thoughts and ideas may go through at least one revision and end up with added significance. Bharani’s name means […] March 29, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits April 1 – 6 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Speak the sweet truth Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Aries from April 1st to 6th 2023. This pair are planetary friends, even though placed in an enemy’s sign, which makes this a good transit for harmonious speech and smoothing over difficulties in relationship. You are open and conciliatory, and make moves […] March 22, 2023March 16, 2023
Transits April 1 – 7 ~ Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Open your mind Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in conjunction with shadow planet Rahu in Aries from April 1st to 7th 2023. This pairing gives you a fascination for alternative or unusual subject-matter, where you go determinedly into left-field. Rahu’s influence can break you out of a mental rut and give a fresh perspective, if you […] March 22, 2023March 16, 2023
Transits March 31 – April 8 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Make a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 31st to April 8th 2023. Ashwini stands for courage and energy, and its symbol of the Horse shows speed and power, while its Shakti, or special power, is for Quick Action. After a period of uncertainty ends, you rush […] March 21, 2023March 22, 2023
Transits April 22 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Scalpel-like speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from April 22nd 2022. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, whose energy gives you passion and spontaneity. You put your plans and ambitions through a period of […] April 12, 2022March 31, 2022
Transits April 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries on April 14th. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, both as in bearing children and hatching a plan or creative thinking. Bright, inventive Mercury sees […] April 4, 2022March 29, 2022
Transits April 8 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Find an instant answer Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, enters Ashwini in the sign of Aries on April 8th 2022. Ashwini stands for courage and energy, and its symbol of the Horse shows speed and power, while its Shakti, or special power, is for Quick Action. After a period of uncertainty ends, you rush to get on with […] March 30, 2022March 21, 2022
Transits April 6 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Go from intuition to impulse Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 6th to 9th 2022. This junction area translates to ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Revati through the first of Ashwini, bringing a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard to commit […] March 28, 2022March 21, 2022
💰 Discover How Your 2nd Lord’s Nakshatra Shapes Your Wealth We’ve just added the next chapter to the House Rulers in Nakshatras section inside your Birth Chart on the align27 app – and this time, it’s all about your 2nd Lord. Your 2nd house lord governs wealth, possessions, speech, and values. It influences how you earn, save, and spend, and also reveals the deeper principles […] Written by Align27 August 8, 2025August 11, 2025
Your Ascendant Ruler’s Nakshatra Analysis We’re excited to unveil a brand‑new section inside the Birth Chart feature of the align27 app – House Rulers in Nakshatras. House Rulers in Nakshatras We’re kicking this off with the Ascendant Ruler, the planet that defines you – your physical body, personality, and overall approach to life. When your ascendant ruler is placed in a […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 7, 2025
Oct 24 – Nov 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2025. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 18 – Dec 5 Jupiter (in Punarvasu ) ~ Create your own luck Jupiter, planet of knowledge and expansion, is in pada (part) four of Punarvasu, in the zodiacal sign of Cancer from October 18th to December 5th 2025. This planet has an affinity with Punarvasu’s adventurous and inquisitive nature, symbolised by a Quiver of Arrows, and its Shakti of Renewal. This part of Punarvasu brings Jupiter into […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 17 – 27 Venus (in Hasta) ~ Shake hands on a deal Venus, planet of relating and luxury, is in the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from October 17th to 27th, 2025. This nakshatra is symbolised by the Hand and is known for taking and receiving, and all activities associated with handicraft. You may encounter people who are open-handed in their affections, or else […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 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