Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Rahu Conjunction in Aquarius Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in conjunction with shadow planet Rahu in Aquarius from February 3rd to April 11th 2026. Your Predictions This extended transit includes Mercury’s whole retrograde phase from February 26th, all within Aquarius, where you go through a change of thinking, perhaps after overcoming an obstacle or delay. This planetary […] February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For February 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). Feb 03 to April 11 Mercury, Rahu Conjunction in Aquarius ~ Open your mind ✅ Do’sTry new […] January 31, 2026February 2, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Dhanishta & Jupiter in Punarvasu Pada 1 Mercury in Dhanishta – Jan 30 to Feb 07 Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishta across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from January 30th to February 7th, 2026. Your Mercury Predictions This nakshatra is famed for its association with music, as represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol, the drum, […] January 27, 2026January 26, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Shravana & Sun in Shravana Mercury in Shravana – Jan 23 to Jan 30 Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from Jan 23rd to 30th 2026. Mercury in Shravana Predictions Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, […] January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Transits Feb 26 – Mar 21 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Turn back in search of truth Mercury, planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Aquarius from February 26th to March 21st, the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2026. There are classic experiences associated with this three-week-plus window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. Mercury remaining in Aquarius throughout (and […] January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Transits Feb 23 – Apr 2 ~ Mars, Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Speaking a radical truth Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct with assertive Mars and radical Rahu in Aquarius from February 23rd to April 2nd 2026. An idea may have been in the planning stage recently, or you have studied the background of a business decision and now take a leap into action. Mercury and Mars are planetary enemies, which […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Feb 15 – Mar 10 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking the sweet truth Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 15th to March 10th 2026, in the Pisces portion of this nakshatra. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde motion starting February 26th, which is an important point for your decision-making and communication. This transit is also a repeat of Mercury’s movement since the […] January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Sun, Venus, Mars Conjunction in Capricorn Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all come together in Capricorn from January 17th to February 3rd, 2026. Your Predictions This complex mixture of personal ambition and relationship skill sees the planets favouring action, intelligence, and negotiation, with a focus on business and commerce. You can be a professional and responsible leader, and work steadily to […] January 15, 2026January 14, 2026
Transits Feb 13 – Mar 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Expressing an unusual idea Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Aquarius with the Sun, star of self-expression, from February 13th to March 15th 2026. Sun is conjoined with Mercury all the way through its passage in Aquarius, which forms part of Mercury’s extended stay in this sign, including its retrograde phase from February 27th. Together, these planets […] January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Transits Feb 7 -15 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Healing power of thoughts Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabishta from February 7th to 15th 2026, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius that translates to ‘A Hundred Medicines’ (or Doctors). This transit is part of Mercury’s extended stay in Aquarius, and the planet will go through this nakshatra a further time in mid-to-late […] January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta + Ashwini Venus in Gandanta – Mar 23 to Mar 28 Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2026March 24, 2026
Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Apr 30 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Start the debate Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from April 30th to May 6th 2026, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s stay in Pisces through the month of April, which featured delays, obstruction, and perhaps criticism from somebody in authority. Mercury in […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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