Transits October 31 – November 8 Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 31st to November 8th 2023. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents […] October 21, 2023September 28, 2023
Transits October 22 – 31 Mercury (in Swati) ~ A smart and elegant way of thinking Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 22nd to 31st. Swati’s Shakti, or special power, is the ‘power to disperse like the wind’, which can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or else a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, and […] October 12, 2023September 26, 2023
Transits November 7 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 7th to 15th. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents and may […] October 29, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits October 30 – November 7 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Smart and elegant thinking Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from Oct 30th to Nov 7th. Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, which has a connection with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and it rewards studying, teaching and the spreading of knowledge – all perfect for Mercury’s uses. Practice […] October 20, 2022September 24, 2022
Transits November 14 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 14th to 23rd. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. This fiery nakshatra makes you a great […] October 19, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits November 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ A smart and elegant way of thinking Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from November 6th. Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, which has a connection with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and it rewards studying, teaching and the spreading of knowledge – all perfect for Mercury’s uses. The Shakti, or special […] October 8, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 27 – October 18 ~ Mercury (Retrograde) ~ A second chance to speak your mind Mercury goes retrograde in Chitra from September 27th, starting in the sign of Libra and then back into Virgo by October 2nd, before turning direct on October 18th. This nakshatra is all about practicality, beauty and craft, and you have the classic Mercury retrograde setup to take advantage of a past opportunity that comes around […] August 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits November 21 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Diplomatic flair brings success Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence is in Vishakha, the nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 21st to 30th. This transit gives you powers of concentration which are perfect for studying and research, and a fascinating subject is all it takes for you to become completely immersed in your work. Vishakha […] November 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 11 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Spread your knowledge widely. Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra Swati within Libra from November 11th until 22nd. This period sees Mercury return through its recent retrograde passage from October 14th to November 3rd, and issues and questions from that period repeat and are readdressed. Delayed news and information gets through and business connected […] November 4, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits October 24 – November 16 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Classy creative style. Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra Swati within Libra from October 24th altogether until November 16th. This period includes Mercury’s retrograde phase until November 3rd – a pivotal date for decision-making and awaiting the outcome of events. News and travel may be delayed until this point and business connected with […] October 15, 2020November 6, 2021
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is an important Hindu festival that honors Goddess Durga in her nine forms (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction), symbolizing the victory of good over evil and is also a period of introspection and divine connection.. These nine nights are dedicated to deepening our inner journey, detoxifying the mind, […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair 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
Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] 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