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
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