Transits October 9 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Grab a second opportunity Mercury, planet of the mind, is retrograde in Hasta nakshatra from October 9th to 28th 2021, returning through its recent position of early September. This retro phase lasts until October 19th, as Mercury remains in Hasta and its strong sign of Virgo, and you are perfectly placed to take advantage of a new or repeating […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 2 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Get to grips with your subject Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from September 2nd to 13th 2021, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo where it is most at home. Earthy, practical and intelligent, you pick up new information quickly and know how to use it, with Hasta in particular symbolized by the Hand, in the sense of […] August 10, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 8 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Use your practical intelligence. Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from September 8th to 17th, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo. Your thinking in this period has the backing of Mercury in its practical and intelligent best sign, where you not only pick up new information quickly but know how to use it. Hasta especially […] September 7, 2020November 6, 2021
Your 8th Lord in Nakshatra Reading House Rulers in Nakshatras – The 8th Lord The 8th house is often misunderstood, yet it is where some of life’s most meaningful changes occur. It governs transformation, shared resources, sudden events, intimacy, and hidden strength. When your 8th Lord is placed in a Nakshatra, it reveals the style of change you encounter and the […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] Written by Align27 October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Nov 16 – 23 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 Jupiter Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Seize your opportunities Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde from November 11th 2025, to March 11th 2026, first in Cancer and then back into Gemini. This is Jupiter’s annual five-month backwards period, where its lessons and opportunities come around for a review, and you take advantage with the benefit of a new perspective. Your horizons stretch, […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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