Transits August 16 – October 18 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Rebirthing your relationships Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and difference, enters Bharani nakshatra pada three in the sign of Aries from Aug 16th to Oct 18th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either in the sense of creative ideas, or actually bearing children. Pada three of […] August 6, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits June 14 – August 16 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Rebirthing as a different person Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, enters Bharani nakshatra pada four in the sign of Aries from June 14th to August 16th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either bearing children or coming up with creative ideas. Pada four of this asterism […] June 4, 2022June 6, 2022
Transits April 12 – June 14 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your long-term desire Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, enters the first pada of Krittika nakshatra on April 12th 2022. This pada is in the final degrees of Aries, a shift of signs for Rahu, and a change of tone after eighteen months in earthy Taurus. You move into fierier and more impulsive territory, where you […] April 2, 2022March 29, 2022
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 May 14 – June 14 ~ Sun-Rahu conjunction in Taurus ~ A light in the darkness The Sun, star of self and creativity, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, in Taurus from May 14th to June 14th. This transit sees a clash of opposing energies, where the Sun brings light and confidence, while Rahu tests your self-belief and brings an exaggerated or distorted sense of your own ability. […] April 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits February 22 – April 14 ~ Mars Rahu Conjunction ~ Dare to do things differently Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, altogether between February 22nd and April 14th. Both planets are in Rohini nakshatra, up to March 29th, where Rahu in particular is strong and brings you a stable and practical base for your ambitions. Yet Mars also agitates Rahu’s naturally rebellious […] March 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Daily Chemistry (The Ascendant Match) is Live! In Vedic astrology, your Ascendant-also called the rising sign-is not just the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at your birth; it’s the lens through which you experience life, express your personality, and form relationships. When two people come together, the dynamic between their Ascendants reveals how they instinctively respond to each other, […] Written by Align27 July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima – Strengthen your Jupiter for Prosperity and Abundance Guru Purnima, coming up on Thursday 10 July, is a New Year for the spiritual seeker – a beautiful moment to reflect on our growth over the past year, and to feel grateful for all the knowledge we have received. The planet Jupiter is named Guru in Sanskrit. It is the celestial teacher that allows […] Written by Align27 July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 09 ~ Venus, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Enjoy your romantic imagination Venus, planet of relationships, comes together with shadowy Ketu in Leo from September 15th to October 9th, 2025. This conjunction gives you a warm and insightful approach to love and a desire to put somebody else above you. In the sign of Leo, you have a need for acclaim and a sense of importance in […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 14 – 25 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Give a royal romantic favour Venus, planet of relationships, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from September 14th to 25th, 2025. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Mighty’, and its symbol of a Royal Throne-Room shows your grand ambition, as Venus gives you the desire to make a king or queen of your partner. It also plays […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Sep 13 – 20 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni, spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 13th to 20th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, where you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra’s rulership by […] Written by Align27 July 21, 2025July 21, 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