Transits June 11 – June 17 Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for answers Mercury, the planet of communication, is in Mrigashira from June 11th to 17th 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s mythical symbol of a Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for intelligence and enlightenment, and the Shakti of this asterism, […] May 8, 2024May 24, 2024
Transits June 11 – June 17 Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for answers Mercury, the planet of communication, is in Mrigashira from June 11th to 17th 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s mythical symbol of a Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for intelligence and enlightenment, and […] May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Transits June 7 – June 21 Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase the big prize Sun, the planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 7th until 21st 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt’ and its symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator. The Sun is […] May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Transits June 7 – June 18 Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A full romantic pursuit Venus, the planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from June 7th to 18th 2024. Mrigashira’s symbol, the mythical Deer, is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. […] May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Transits June 21 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ Your knowledge quest finds fulfilment Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Mrigashira from June 21st to June 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s mythical symbol is the Deer, being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for […] June 11, 2023May 29, 2023
Transits June 17 – July 3 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Find the right words for complex emotions Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini on June 27th until July 3rd 2023. Ardra’s symbol, a Teardrop, immerses you in empathy, anger and deep talk, where sharing ideas or just simple conversation has a strong sentimental undertow. This nakshatra’s ruler, Rudra the Storm God, symbolizes a downpour, […] June 7, 2023May 29, 2023
Transits April 26 – May 8 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ Your romantic interest turns into a chase Venus, planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from April 26th to May 8th 2023. Mrigashira’s symbol, the mythical Deer, is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. […] April 16, 2023March 30, 2023
Transits February 24 – March 27 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from February 24th to March 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. This transit is a repeat of Mars’s movement through Mrigashira from late September to early December last year (2022), and you may find issues from that time returning and being […] February 14, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits November 13 – January 12, 2023 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Slow and steady success Mars, planet of action and competition, is retrograde from Nov 13th 2022 to Jan 12th 2023 where it returns over the area it covered through September to mid-October 2022. Issues from the recent past resurface and challenge you to find a solution, as Mars’s altogether six-months in Taurus is several times longer than its usual […] November 3, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits October 30 – November 13 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Gemini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of action and energy, is retrograde starting in Gemini from October 30th until November 13th, before retreating into Taurus until January 12th 2023. Of all planets, hard-charging Mars is possibly the least comfortable in backwards motion, and you spend twice as long to go half as far, and must consolidate your ground before […] October 20, 2022October 14, 2022
The Most Auspicious Lunar Mansion (Nakshatra) In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each with its own unique energy, deity, ruling planet, etc. These Nakshatras act as the subtle influencers of our lives, shaping our destiny based on where the Moon is placed at the time of birth. They provide deep insights into personality, strengths, […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Just Released: Your Sun Nakshatra Predictions! You may already know your Sun Sign, but did you know that the Nakshatra your Sun is placed in offers a much deeper and more personal prediction? Now introducing Sun in Nakshatra Predictions, available in the Birth Chart section of the align27 app! Your Sun Nakshatra Predictions Your Sun’s Nakshatra is far more specific than […] Written by Align27 March 4, 2025March 4, 2025
April 13 – May 14 ~ Sun Exaltation (in Aries) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 14th, 2025. This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in a spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
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 […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th 2025. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms and may bring a period of instability where your plans fall in […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 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