Transits This Week’s Solar Eclipse & Mercury Retrograde Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Transits The 6 Retrogrades of 2023 While we might be ready to double-check our contracts and stay aware of what we say and do during Mercury Retrograde, Mercury isn’t the only planetary Retrograde to look out for in 2023. A chance for us to slow down and reflect, Retrogrades signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine the areas […] January 3, 2023January 4, 2023
Transits December 29 – January 18, 2023 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Capricorn/Sagittarius) ~ A second chance brings victory Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, turns retrograde in Capricorn-Uttara Ashada on December 29th, and then reverses into Sagittarius by New Year’s Eve 2022. Of three Mercury retrograde spells in a year this one is of medium duration, with the planet moving relatively quickly and avoiding the biggest retro delays and confusion. Still, it is […] December 19, 2022December 1, 2022
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 Do’s & Don’ts For November What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for November. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). November 3 – 14 Venus in Vishakha ~ Achieve a romantic victory Keep high romantic standards, […] October 31, 2022October 27, 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
Transits September 10 – October 2 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Virgo) ~ Get your message over second-time Mercury is retrograde in Virgo from September 10th to October 2nd. This medium-length, medium-slow retrograde of twenty-two days falls in a practical earth sign like all 2022’s other Mercury retro phases. Now in its strongest sign of Virgo, Mercury gives the promise for smart and detailed thinking, and you the ability to unravel a long-standing […] September 1, 2022August 2, 2022
Transits July 28 – November 24 ~ Jupiter Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Faith brings good fortune Jupiter-Guru, planet of good fortune and philosophy, turns retrograde in Pisces from 28th July until 24th November 2022. Transiting through its own sign for this whole phase raises Jupiter’s healing powers of belief and you retrace your recent steps and recalibrate your ambitions. Jupiter’s five-month retrograde arc reinforces all such themes and sorts out the […] July 18, 2022June 30, 2022
Transits July 12 – October 23 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Capricorn) ~ A return to unfinished business Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is retrograde in Capricorn-Dhanishta from July 12th all the way until October 23rd, and remains in Capricorn altogether until January 17th 2023. This transit is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the last year repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn has […] July 2, 2022June 16, 2022
Transits June 4 – July 12 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Aquarius) ~ Set up your ground rules Saturn, planet of karma and success, goes retrograde in Aquarius-Dhanishtha on June 4th until July 12th 2022. This is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the year so far repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn is in Aquarius for only a short time before it reverts back into its […] May 24, 2022May 17, 2022
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Oct 10 – 24 Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shed light on your creativity Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chittra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in the zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 24th 2025. Chittra’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Collect Merit’, so you are invested in good works and business that produce a life-supporting effect. Chittra itself is […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Oct 9 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Asking a romantic question The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Virgo from October 9th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies have a subtle effect on each other, while remaining far enough apart in Virgo to operate independently in their own styles. Venus’s aura of charm and diplomacy is not burnt up in the […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 2 Mercury Exaltation (in Virgo) ~ A touch of genius Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 15th to October 2nd, 2025. Virgo is Mercury’s sign, which gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You can express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 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