Transits February 20 – April 24 ~ Rahu (in Ashwini) ~ Impulse and emotion Rahu is in pada four of Ashwini from February 20th to April 24th, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign, which is associated with courage and impulsiveness. Ashwini’s symbol of a Horse represents speed and power, while its Shakti, or special gift, for Quick Action, finds you using Rahu’s contrary nature to get a […] February 10, 2023March 29, 2023
Transits December 19 – February 20, 2023 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ A desire to be different Rahu is in pada one of Bharani, in the sign of Aries, from December 19th 2022 until February 20th 2023. This nakshatra, meaning ‘She Who Bears’, is symbolized by a Vulva and is linked to giving birth, both in terms of actual motherhood and symbolically in the sense of a creative delivery. Rahu sees you living […] December 9, 2022November 11, 2022
Transits October 18 – December 19 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new direction Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, enters Bharani nakshatra pada two in the sign of Aries from Oct 18th to Dec 19th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either in actually bearing children or else hatching creative ideas. Pada two of Bharani […] October 8, 2022September 21, 2022
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
Lunar Eclipse in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Leo) – Insights and Remedies A lunar eclipse always occurs on a Full Moon, or Poornima, when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other. At this time, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Astronomically it is a shadow event. Astrologically it is an emotional and karmic event. Your Lunar […] Written by Align27 February 23, 2026February 24, 2026
Your 12th House Reading We’ve now unlocked the final layer in the House Lords series inside your Birth Chart – the 12th Lord in Nakshatras. The 12th house represents losses, expenses, isolation, foreign lands, sleep, subconscious patterns, and spiritual surrender. It shows where your energy flows outward, where attachments dissolve, and where deeper spiritual lessons quietly unfold. Your Nakshatra […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Apr 1 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Look out for double-meaning Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from April 1st to 13th 2026, the nakshatra across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. This transit sees Mercury in the area it crossed from February 15th to March 10th, 2026, while it was then in retrograde motion. The results of your choices at that […] Written by Align27 March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Your Predictions – Mercury in Shatabhishak Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabishta from March 10th to April 1st 2026, an extended transit that includes part of Mercury’s retrograde phase up to March 20th. Your Predictions This is also a repeat of Mercury’s transit in Shatabishta from February 7th to 15th 2026, where a problem or question may […] Written by Align27 March 8, 2026March 8, 2026
March 03 – 20 ~ Mars, Rahu Conjunction (in Shatabhishak) ~ Dare to be different Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, in Shatabhishak from March 3rd to 20th 2026. This ‘Angarak Yoga’ sees Mars amplifiying Rahu’s naturally contrary nature and raising deeply-held desires that have remained buried but not forgotten. Rahu is particularly strong in this nakshatra and brings you a […] Written by Align27 March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
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