Transits Powerful Remedies for Retrograde Planets 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 for the rest of this year. A chance for us to slow down and reflect, Retrogrades signify a time for us to renew, reassess […] July 26, 2023July 26, 2023
Articles The A – Z of Vedic Astrology Whether it is Gandanta, Badaka, Karakas or Vargas, astrological vocabulary can be challenging to get your head around, especially when you are just starting out on your journey with Vedic Astrology. So, we’ve put together a simple A-Z of Vedic Astrology that you can refer to when you need to know your Aspects from your […] May 24, 2023May 25, 2023
Transits April 21 – May 15 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aries) ~ Carried away with new ideas Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is retrograde in Aries from April 21st to May 15th, in its longest and slowest retrograde period of 2023. The contrast of Mercury’s slow motion against the drive of impulsive Aries highlights a basic tension in this transit, where you are in a hurry to find answers but also […] April 11, 2023March 28, 2023
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
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 26, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find meaning in love The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Sagittarius from Dec 29th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026. These two planetary enemies have a powerful effect on each other while they move closely together through Purva and Uttara Ashadha. You are friendly and outgoing, are open to new company, and may receive more […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Speak the truth fearlessly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year period, which puts your focus on meaning and a promise of mental freedom, either through travel or study. Mercury […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find new meaning and motivation The Sun, Venus, and Mars are conjunct in Sagittarius from December 20th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026, making a dynamic combination going into the New Year. This is a good time for socializing and also making a concrete connection with any new people you meet. Sun and Mars are planetary friends in a mutually friendly […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 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