Transits June 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for meaning and fulfilment Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for meaning and fulfilment Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22nd, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. The fiery Sun takes on a more emotional quality in this Moon-ruled asterism, and its influence becomes like that of the fleeting […] May 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits May 29 – June 22 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Mrigashira) ~ Turn back in search of truth Mercury, planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Gemini-Mrigashira on May 29th until June 22nd, the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2021. There are classic experiences associated with this three-week window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. This transit begins in Mercury’s home […] May 14, 2021August 2, 2022
Transits May 23 – June 3 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless romantic chase Venus, planet of relationship, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from May 23rd to June 3rd 2021. This asterism is ruled by the Moon, the fastest moving star, which represents your inner life and ever-changing mood, so your affections or those of your partner may be fickle and ever-changing. […] May 7, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits May 16 – June 16 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for knowledge Mercury, planet of the intellect and communication, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini, from May 16th altogether until June 16th. This transit includes Mercury’s retrograde arc starting May 29th, which puts a longer than usual focus on Mrigashira’s themes, and emphasizes the idea of a pursuit. This asterism’s symbol […] April 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits April 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from April 2nd to 24th 2021, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, representing a chase driven by desire […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits November 25 – January 27 ~ Rahu (in Mrigashira) ~ Inspire with your creative ambitions. Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and anti-tradition, enters the first pada of Mrigashira within the sign of Taurus on November 25th until January 27th 2021. The first pada of this nakshatra falls in Leo navamsa – the relationship and spirituality subchart – so gives a doubly fixed and determined quality to your Rahu […] November 23, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Rahu (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine desire with mind power. Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and the exotic, enters the second pada of Mrigashira within the sign of Taurus on September 23rd. The sign change is a big moment, as Rahu moves from Gemini into Taurus after eighteen tumultuous months, with the 2020 portion in particular being the most eventful of all. A new section […] September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
A Rare Planetary Gift You Might Be Born With – Vargottama Insights ✨ Are Your Planets Vargottama? This Could Change Everything In Vedic astrology, there’s a rare and powerful alignment known as Vargottama. The term “Vargottama” is derived from Sanskrit, where “Varga” refers to divisional charts and “Uttama” means the best, most pure, or highest. It is when a planet sits in the same sign in both […] Written by Align27 July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
The 3 stars (Vipat Tara) that quietly challenge you Vipat Tara reveals where life tends to test your strength. It’s the energy that brings you face-to-face with challenges, delays, and unexpected twists – not to defeat you, but to shape you. Based on the star you were born under, Vipat Tara is a set of three specific stars that act like pressure points in […] Written by Align27 July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
2 Important Transits of Jupiter & Venus Jupiter in Ardra ~ Sympathy and support Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) four of Ardra between July 28th and August 13th, 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Your Jupiter Predictions Pada Four of this nakshatra relates to Pisces navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which […] Written by Align27 July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Your Monthly Predictions – August 2025 This August there will be 18 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Jupiter in Punarvasu Pada 1 Aug 13 to 30 Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) One of Punarvasu, in the sign of Gemini from August 13th to 30th, 2025. Punarvasu’s symbol of a quiver of […] Written by Align27 July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Sep 15 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Holding court among friends The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Leo from September 15th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies affect each other powerfully, and you need to find a middle way between the Sun’s ‘me first’ attitude and Venus’s desire for balance and compromise. You have a friendly and open approach to […] Written by Align27 July 24, 2025July 24, 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