Transits May 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 21st to 28th 2025. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans […] April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Transits May 16 – June 11 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the all-powerful Sun from May 16th to June 11th, 2025. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly powerless in the horoscope. Combustion is like an eclipse when these two planets are at their closest, and your […] April 9, 2025April 9, 2025
Transits May 12 – June 6 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Expressing your brain-child Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiac sign of Aries from May 14 to 21st 2025. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. An […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits 2 Conjunctions This Month May 7 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from May 7th to 14th 2025. This short transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any […] April 4, 2025April 10, 2025
Transits May 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Speak up and decide Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from May 6th to 14th 2025, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s extended stay in Pisces going back to February 2025, including its whole retrograde phase, and now you get a welcome taste […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits May 4 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from May 4th to 9th 2025. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury has been […] April 4, 2025May 2, 2025
Transits April 27 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Indulging your imagination Mercury, the planet of communication and intelligence is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from April 27th to May 6th 2025. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, where Mercury gives you the ability to succeed in business and media, as you reach out generously and bring people together. Mercury moves with […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Transits A Rare Planetary Alignment—What It Means for You Venus and Mercury are going combust in Pisces right before a powerful Solar Eclipse on March 29. When a planet gets too close to the Sun, its energy becomes overwhelmed—like a voice drowned out in a loud crowd. This can bring confusion, delays, or hidden opportunities in areas ruled by that planet. How will this […] March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Pisces Mercury, the planet of intelligence, goes retrograde from March 15th to Apr 7th, 2025, and remains in the sign of Pisces all the way. Your Predictions Mercury is debilitated in Pisces but gets some strength from being alongside artistic Venus which is also retrograde in this sign, and between the two planets, you have a vivid and imaginative […] March 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Transits April 11 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, returns into Uttara Bhadrapada from April 11th to 27th, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. Mercury was in this asterism through March 2025 while in retrograde motion, and now it moves directly and brings similar issues again for a second view. You may have done […] March 5, 2025March 5, 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
Sarva Pitru Amavasya + Solar Eclipse – Rituals Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on September 21st, 2025. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars + Mercury in Libra & Saturn’s Purva Bhadrapada Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra ~ Assert yourself sweetly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with action-oriented Mars in Libra from October 3rd to 24th, 2025. Mars, Mercury Conjunction in Libra Predictions This combination in a thinking-oriented air sign increases your mental energy and makes your wishes known clearly. You are smart and persuasive, but […] Written by Align27 October 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Dec 7 – 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Accept a second offer Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Scorpio from December 7th to 15th, 2025. This transit is a repeat of Mercury and the Sun’s recent coming together in Scorpio in mid-November, while Mercury was retrograde, and your mind returns now to a question that occupied your thinking at that time. […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Dec 7 – 20 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Speak sweetly and keep a secret Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Scorpio from December 7th to 20th, 2025. These two planetary friends are at opposite ends of Scorpio and in different nakshatras through this transit, with Mercury beginning in Vishakha and Venus in Anuradha, but together they still carry great promise. Your speech […] Written by Align27 September 30, 2025September 30, 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