Transits Do’s & Don’ts For January What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for January. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). January 1 – 6 Mercury in Gandanta From complexity to simplicity ✅ Do’sStay clear and concise in […] January 1, 2025January 2, 2025
Transits January 13 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Win the war between heart and head Mercury, the planet of speech and communication, is in Purvashadha, the nakshatra within the sign of Sagittarius from January 13th to 22nd 2025. Purvashadha translates to The Unconquered and is associated with invincibility, while its Shakti, or unique power, for ‘Invigoration’ sees a new approach to your thought, speech and writing. The presiding devata of […] December 24, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits January 20 – 30 Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Go into battle for your beliefs Mercury, planet of speech and communication, is in Purva Ashada, the nakshatra within the sign of Sagittarius from January 20th to 30th 2024. This is a repeat of Mercury’s recent transit through this nakshatra in mid-December 2023, when it went retrograde, and you may commit to a question now which arose at that time. You […] January 10, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits December 9 – 16 Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Broadcast a brighter message Mercury, planet of speech and communication, is in Purva Ashada, the nakshatra within the sign of Sagittarius from December 9th until 16th 2023, which includes its retrograde period starting from December 13th. Allow yourself wriggle-room in negotiations at this time and look around when window-shopping for the best prices. Purva Ashada translates to The Unconquered and is associated […] November 30, 2023November 21, 2023
Transits January Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does January have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in January 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). Mercury Combust in Sagittarius – 1 January to 14 January Get the details right. Mercury, planet […] December 30, 2022December 30, 2022
Transits January 1 – 14 ~ Mercury Combust (in Sagittarius) ~ Get the details right Mercury, planet of the mind, is together with the all-powerful Sun in Sagittarius from January 1st to 14th, which makes the combination, Budhaditya Yoga, focusing on your pursuit of knowledge, native intelligence and promise of educational honours. The Sun’s central life-giving force gives you strength and leadership ability, where Mercury’s pure intellect represents speaking ability […] December 29, 2022December 29, 2022
Transits January 04 – February 04 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Watering your ideas Mercury, planet of speech and communication, is in Purva Ashada, the nakshatra within the sign of Sagittarius from January 4th to Feb 4th 2023. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase up to January 18th, where you are reviewing ideas and plans, especially in the New Year period. This is a good time to reflect […] December 25, 2022December 21, 2022
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 December 12 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ An inspiring new idea Mercury, planet of speech and communication, is in Purva Ashada from December 12th until 22nd 2022, the nakshatra in the sign of Sagittarius which translates to The Unconquered. Purva Ashada is associated with invincibility and its Shakti, or unique power, for ‘Invigoration’, shows you with a new approach into your mental life, speech and writing. Make a lasting […] December 2, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For December What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for December. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). December 2 – 8Venus in Gandanta ~ Undoing a romantic knot Keep things simple romantically, Negotiate […] December 1, 2022December 1, 2022
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Oct 9 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Asking a romantic question The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Virgo from October 9th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies have a subtle effect on each other, while remaining far enough apart in Virgo to operate independently in their own styles. Venus’s aura of charm and diplomacy is not burnt up in the […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 2 Mercury Exaltation (in Virgo) ~ A touch of genius Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 15th to October 2nd, 2025. Virgo is Mercury’s sign, which gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You can express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 2025
Oct 6 – 17 Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in company, and […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 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