Transits April 1 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking the sweet truth Mercury, the planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from April 3rd to 11th, in the Pisces portion of this nakshatra. This transit begins with Mercury in retrograde motion before it moves directly on April 8th, which is an important point for your decision-making and communication. This transit is also a repeat of […] March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For March What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for March. 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). March 1 – April 3 Mercury in Uttara Bhadrapada ~ Have a serious think ✅ Do’sUse intuition […] March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Transits Feeling Off? Mercury’s Impact & How to Fix It Mercury, the planet of the mind, moves through Pisces from February 27th to May 7th, 2025, including a retrograde phase from March 15th to April 8th. Normally analytical, Mercury in Pisces leans towards intuition and imagination, making logic feel a bit hazy. During this time, your gut feelings may be surprisingly accurate, especially in relationships, […] February 25, 2025February 25, 2025
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Mercury Combust (in Pisces) ~ Find a positive obsession Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, transits close to the Sun in Pisces from March 17th to 31st 2025. The Sun’s rays have an overpowering effect on your decision-making process, whereas Mercury is symbolically burnt up in the sky. Mercury in Pisces gives you imagination and empathy, and you are not limited to strictly […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits March 15 – April 7 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, the planet of intelligence, goes retrograde from March 15th to Apr 7th, 2025, and remains in the sign of Pisces all the way. 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 […] February 11, 2025February 19, 2025
Transits March 1 – April 3 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 1st to April 3rd, 2025, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from March 15th and gives an extended experience within this asterism, which gives you added powers of speech and eloquence. Analytical Mercury […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Transits February 27 – May 7 ~ Mercury Debilitation (in Pisces) ~ Thinking backwards Mercury, the planet of the mind, is debilitated in Pisces from February 27th to May 7th, 2025, an extended transit that includes its retrograde phase from March 15th to April 8th. Mercury’s usual style is cerebral and analytical, but placed in Pisces, sees the world more in terms of colours and pictures. You may get […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits February 22 – March 1 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking both sides of the truth Mercury, the planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 22nd to March 1st, 2025, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thoughts and communication take on a greater intensity through Purva Bhadrapada’s association with burning and a kind of purification. This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, for Inner […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits February 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Use the healing power of words Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, enters Shatabishta from February 14th to February 22nd, 2025, the nakshatra contained entirely within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius. This asterism translates to ‘a hundred medicines (or physicians)’ and its Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing. Your mind now turns to all these issues, in whatever […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits February 7 – March 14 ~ Mercury Combust (in Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) ~ Make mental pressure work for you Mercury, the planet of the mind, comes together with the all-powerful Sun in Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces altogether from February 7th to March 14th, 2025. Starting in Capricorn up to February 11th, Mercury comes close to the Sun in Aquarius until February 27th, before it moves into Pisces, where it stays within range of the […] January 13, 2025January 31, 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
Dec 7 – 25 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Mula within Sagittarius from December 7th to 25th, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not for ego or […] Written by Align27 October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
3 Big Transits of Venus – Your Predictions Venus in Uttara Phalguni – October 6 to October 17 Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Venus in Uttara Phalguni Predictions Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level […] Written by Align27 October 3, 2025October 3, 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
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