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
Ugadi (Vedic New Year) – Parābhava Samvatsara (Prosperity) Rituals The name Yugadi or Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words yuga (age) and ādi (beginning): “the beginning of a new age”. It falls on “Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami” or the first day of the bright half of the Vedic month of Chaitra. This year it falls on March 19/20. For local timings download the align27 […] Written by Align27 March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 19th and 27th March 2026, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] Written by Align27 March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Saturn & Mars in Pisces – Predictions, Insights & Remedies Written by Align27 April 5, 2026April 5, 2026
Ketu in Magha – Insights and Remedies Ketu in Magha Nakshatra Magha is not really about power. It is about where power comes from. The throne is the symbol but the throne is not the point. The point is who built it, who sat on it before you, and what they left behind inside the wood. Every person born with strong Magha […] Written by Align27 April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
April 2026 – Important Insights and Remedies This April there will be 23 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars, Saturn Conjunction in Pisces Apr 02 to May 11 Mars, planet of action and energy, is in conjunction with Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, in the sign of Pisces from April 2nd to May 11th 2026. This […] Written by Align27 April 1, 2026April 2, 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