Transits 3 Conjunctions This Month January 4 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, the planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with the Sun, the star of self-expression, from January 4th to 14th 2025. Sun and Mercury create Budhaditya Yoga, a combination of study, public speaking and business acumen, which you […] December 13, 2024December 27, 2024
Transits January 30 – February 7 Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Learn through an easy victory Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from January 30th to February 7th 2024, the nakshatra across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s auspicious energy emphasises diplomacy and moderation, and any issues which arise have the potential to be talked-around. This asterism’s Shakti, for ‘Uncontested Victory’, favours careful negotiation, which […] January 20, 2024January 8, 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 January 7 – 20 Mercury (in Mula) ~ Take a deep dive into your subject Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from January 7th to 20th 2024. Mercury has gone back and forwards through this nakshatra over the last six weeks, most recently from December 16th to 28th 2023, and now in direct motion, a decision or purchase comes […] January 4, 2024January 4, 2024
Transits December 16 – 28 Mercury (in Mula) ~ Dive into your subject a second time Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from December 16th to 28th 2023. In retrograde motion, Mercury tracks back through the place it was recently, from Nov 27th to December 9th, and a decision or purchase comes around again for consideration. Don’t be too concerned […] December 6, 2023November 25, 2023
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 November 27 – December 9 Mercury (in Mula) ~ Get into the heart of your subject Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from Nov 27th to December 9th 2023, the nakshatra associated with the bare essentials and getting underneath the surface. Mula’s symbol of a Root is reflected by its placement at the Galactic Centre, which makes you dive into […] November 17, 2023October 26, 2023
Transits February 04 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Rethink your victory strategy Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from February 4th to 14th 2023 the nakshatra across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This transit sees Mercury return to Uttara after its recent retrograde period, and cover again the territory it was in from late December 2022 to early January 2023. Ideas, […] January 25, 2023January 6, 2023
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
Happiness Predictions from Your Birth Chart (Kshema Tara) Discover Your Kshema Tara – The Hidden Path to Joy in Your Birth Chart Did you know that your Nakshatra (birth star) holds a hidden map to your happiness? In Vedic astrology, there’s something called the Kshema Tara – a set of three Nakshatras that hold the energy of comfort, peace, and emotional well-being for […] Written by Align27 June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Your Planetary Conjunctions Reading In astrology, a conjunction happens when two or more planets are in the same sign in your birth chart. It means they’re sitting very close to each other, like roommates sharing the same room. This matters because when planets are conjunct, their energies combine, for better or worse. They don’t work separately, they blend, clash, […] Written by Align27 June 8, 2025June 6, 2025
July 13 – Nov 28 ~ Saturn retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, the planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 13th to November 28th, 2025, for Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase, where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Saturn entered Pisces at the end of March 2025 and remains in this sign […] Written by Align27 June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
July 16 – Aug 21 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, the planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from July 26th to August 21st, 2025. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but also happen to be planetary enemies which take some work to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable in airy Gemini than Jupiter, and […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
July 23 – Aug 13 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Put your energy into a close partnership Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 23rd to August 13th, 2025. Uttara is known for its laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, so that pushy, energetic Mars gives this transit a double-edged quality. You need […] Written by Align27 June 13, 2025June 13, 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