Transits February 16 – 23 Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Wealth & fame from a smart idea Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishtha across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from February 16th to 23rd 2024. This nakshatra is famous for its association with music, as represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol The Drum shows percussion and rhythm. Dhanishtha’s Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Wealth and […] February 6, 2024January 30, 2024
Transits February 7 – 16 Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Listen as much as you speak Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from February 7th to 16th. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, spiritual knowledge. This asterism’s Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Connection’, sees you reaching out […] January 30, 2024January 29, 2024
Transits February 23 – March 3 ~ Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Wealth & fame from a smart idea Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishtha across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius on February 23rd until March 3rd 2023. Dhanishtha is famous for its association with music, represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol The Drum shows percussion and rhythm. You can use this signature for music and any activity which […] February 13, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits February 14 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Listen as much as you speak Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from February 14th to 23rd. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, spiritual knowledge. Mercury’s affinity with all these qualities makes this an excellent transit for a […] February 4, 2023January 24, 2023
Transits December 29 – January 18, 2023 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Capricorn/Sagittarius) ~ A second chance brings victory Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, turns retrograde in Capricorn-Uttara Ashada on December 29th, and then reverses into Sagittarius by New Year’s Eve 2022. Of three Mercury retrograde spells in a year this one is of medium duration, with the planet moving relatively quickly and avoiding the biggest retro delays and confusion. Still, it is […] December 19, 2022December 1, 2022
Transits March 01 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Creative thinking makes wealth & fame Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishtha across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius March 1st until 10th. Dhanishtha is famous for its association with music, represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol The Drum shows percussion and rhythm. You can use this signature for music and any activity which needs a strong […] February 19, 2022February 9, 2022
Transits February 19 – March 01 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Sweet speech wins the argument Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from February 19th to March 1st. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, spiritual knowledge. Mercury has an affinity here and this is a good transit for […] February 9, 2022January 31, 2022
Transits January 22 – February 19 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Easy victory second-time around Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is retrograde in Uttara Ashada from January 22nd. It goes direct in motion on February 4th, though remains in Uttara altogether until February 19th, in the Capricorn portion of this nakshatra. Your plans and thinking go back to an earlier stage, or you find a new mental approach to […] January 12, 2022December 30, 2021
Transits January 14 – February 4 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Shravana) ~ Ambitions get a second chance Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, turns retrograde in Capricorn-Shravana on January 14th to February 4th 2022. This medium-length retrograde period of 21 days brings familiar delays and thwarted communication, plus the promise of creative rethinking and second opportunities. Shravana’s symbol is the Ear, and this nakshatra is associated with both oral knowledge traditions and […] January 4, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits January 5, 2022 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ New intelligence from an old source Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from January 5th to 22nd, which includes Mercury’s retrograde arc starting January 14th. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, spiritual knowledge. Choose your words carefully for […] December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Daily Chemistry (The Ascendant Match) is Live! In Vedic astrology, your Ascendant-also called the rising sign-is not just the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at your birth; it’s the lens through which you experience life, express your personality, and form relationships. When two people come together, the dynamic between their Ascendants reveals how they instinctively respond to each other, […] Written by Align27 July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima – Strengthen your Jupiter for Prosperity and Abundance Guru Purnima, coming up on Thursday 10 July, is a New Year for the spiritual seeker – a beautiful moment to reflect on our growth over the past year, and to feel grateful for all the knowledge we have received. The planet Jupiter is named Guru in Sanskrit. It is the celestial teacher that allows […] Written by Align27 July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
Sep 7 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A line between desire and detachment The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius-Purva Bhadrapada of September 7th sees the Sun and Moon facing off close to the nodal axis, where the Moon and Rahu give you intense desire and an added rebellious streak. You are caught between deep emotions and a cool detachment, and immersed in a shadowy and unreal atmosphere that also […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 17 – Oct 03 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Shine by being smart and sharp Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the light-giving Sun in Virgo from September 17th to October 3rd 2025. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so your task now is to find a way to combine their strengths and show your versatile communication skills. Mercury being strong in Virgo promises book-learning, aligned with […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 09 ~ Venus, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Enjoy your romantic imagination Venus, planet of relationships, comes together with shadowy Ketu in Leo from September 15th to October 9th, 2025. This conjunction gives you a warm and insightful approach to love and a desire to put somebody else above you. In the sign of Leo, you have a need for acclaim and a sense of importance in […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 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