Transits August 18 – September 7 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 18th to September 7th, 2024. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, where an unstable and karmic quality makes it hard […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits July 16 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Shift from intuition to action Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 16th to 23rd 2024. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha and has a quality of instability which may bring a […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits May 6 – 13 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Think softly then act Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from May 6th to 13th 2024. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury moved through […] April 9, 2024April 9, 2024
Transits March 22 – April 14 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 22nd to April 14th 2024. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury is also […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits December 25, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap and back again Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 25th until January 11th 2024. This is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area which translates to ‘knot-end’, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury being retrograde makes this transit more complex […] December 15, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits November 24 – 29 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 24th to 29th. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Scorpio-Jyeshta through the first of Sagittarius-Mula, which of all gandanta zones is particularly edgy and volatile energy. A […] November 14, 2023October 25, 2023
Transits July 22 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Prepare for an unexpected question Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from July 22nd to 27th 2023. This double-junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, and has a quality of instability and karmic intervention. It’s hard […] July 12, 2023June 27, 2023
Transits March 29 – April 2 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 29th to April 2nd 2023. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard […] March 19, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits March Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does March have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in March and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Venus in Revati – 1 March to 12 March The power to transform by belief. […] February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
Transits November 30 – December 5 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From instinct to higher thinking Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 30th to December 5th 2022. This junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Jyeshta through the first of Mula, bringing an uncertain atmosphere and karmic patterning. Communication and contractual […] November 20, 2022November 22, 2022
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Your Predictions – Rahu in Shatabhishak Pada 4 & Ketu in Purva Phalguni Pada 2 Rahu in Shatabhishak Pada 4 – Nov 23, 2025 to Jan 25, 2026 Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhishak Pada (part) four from November 23rd, 2025, to January 25th, 2026. Your Rahu Predictions This is a major shift for Rahu into a new nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, where […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Sun, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the Sun, star of self-expression, from December 29th, 2025, to January 14th, 2026. Sun and Mercury create Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for study, public speaking, and business acumen, which you put to your advantage. Mercury in Mula at the start of this transit is in […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 06, 2026 ~ Mercury (in Mula) ~ A deep dive into your subject Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from December 29th, 2025, to January 6th, 2026. This transit is part of a complex picture, where Mercury picks up speed after its most recent retrograde phase in November and now joins multiple planets in Sagittarius. Mercury is further impacted by […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 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