Transits February 8 – April 12 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your long-term desires Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, enters the second pada of Krittika nakshatra on February 8th, up to April 12th 2022. This pada is in the first degrees of Taurus, a sign where Rahu is strong, and it finds you preoccupied with material pursuits and creating wealth and security. Pada two of Krittika […] January 30, 2022January 17, 2022
Transits December 7, 2021 – February 8, 2022 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your desires with idealism Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, is in pada three of Krittika nakshatra from December 7th to February 8th 2022. This pada relates to Aquarius Navamsha, the sub-chart of spirituality and relationship, which gives an underlying humanitarian side to your drive for security and grounding. Krittika is symbolized by a Flame or a […] November 30, 2021November 30, 2021
Transits October 5 – December 7 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ A meeting of material and spiritual Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, is in pada four of Krittika nakshatra from October 5th 2021. This pada relates to Pisces Navamsha, the subchart of spirituality and relationship, which gives an underlying mystical and romantic side to Rahu’s daily obsessions. Krittika is a fiery asterism symbolized by a flame or razor blade, […] September 8, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 3 – October 5 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ Step up the revolution Rahu, the shadow planet of material desire, is in the first pada of Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from August 3rd to October 5th. Rohini is a pure expression of Taurus’s earthy and comfort-loving nature, and this sign is also Rahu’s place of exaltation, so you have promise of fulfilment. Your attention is […] July 3, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits June 1 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ Exotic luxury in the real world Rahu, the shadow planet of material desire, enters the second pada of Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus on June 1st. Taurus is Rahu’s strongest sign and Rohini in many ways is the purest expression of its earthy and comfort-loving nature, so this transit holds great promise for fulfilment. Your attention goes to luxury, […] May 19, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits January 27 – March 30 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ Do things differently at home Rahu, the shadow planet of rebellion and desire, enters the fourth pada of Rohini, within the sign of Taurus on January 27th, where it stays until March 30th. Taurus is a strong sign for Rahu, and Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, famous for looks and charm, a romantic nature and links with planting […] January 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
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Dec 20 – 30 ~ Venus (in Mula) ~ A romantic purist Venus, planet of romance and art, is in Sagittarius-Mula from December 20th to 30th 2025, the nakshatra associated with essentials and foundations. Mula’s Shakti, or special gift, ‘To Ruin and Tear Apart’ sees you clearing out old attachments and letting in positive new romantic energy. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Root shows Mula’s position at […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury in Vishakha Meets Combust Venus in Libra Mercury in Vishakha – Nov 20 to Dec 09 Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th, 2025. Mercury in Vishakha Predictions Mercury in its retrograde phase goes through the same place it was recently in mid-to-late October, and you […] Written by Align27 November 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Your Predictions – 3 Powerful Transits Begin This Week Venus in Vishakha – Nov 18 to Nov 28 Venus, the planet of relating and luxury, enters Vishakha, across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from Nov 18 to 28th, 2025. Venus in Vishakha Predictions This nakshatra is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods, and Agni, the embodiment of divine […] Written by Align27 November 17, 2025November 17, 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