Transits May 23 – October 11 ~ Saturn retrograde in Capricorn ~ What comes slow, comes strong Saturn, planet of karma and success, goes retrograde in Capricorn-Shravana on May 23rd, all the way until October 11th. This is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where its themes of the last year repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn is at home in Capricorn and also goes through the centre […] May 7, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits March 25 – july 24 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Think positively and plan ahead Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the third pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from March 25th until July 24th 2021. Pada three of this nakshatra is ruled by Gemini navamsha – the underlying chart governing relationships and the subtle body – which here has an especially airy and intellectual tone. The combination […] March 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 20 – March 25 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Work and play hard Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from February 20th until March 25th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart ruling relationships and the astral body – which here has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Saturn’s realistic nature is […] February 3, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 22 – February 20 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Listen and learn Saturn, planet of karma and hard work, is in pada one of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from January 22nd to February 20th 2021. Saturn is at home in this sign where it gives potential for long-term planning and building, and smart thinking now sets you up into the future. Shravana pada one, […] January 16, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 22 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Make your vision real Saturn, planet of karma and success, enters the fourth pada of Uttara Ashada from December 24th to January 22nd, the portion of this nakshatra in the sign of Capricorn. This is new ground for Saturn this year – it reached this point in its own sign previously in May and June 2020 before turning retrograde. […] December 21, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 20 – December 24 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Make a statement of your success. Saturn, planet of boundaries, work, and success, is in the third pada of Uttara Ashada, in the sign of Capricorn from November 20th to December 24th, 2020. This is a repeat of Saturn’s transit in the Summer, from mid-June to early August 2020, and issues from that time may return into your life and be […] November 11, 2020November 6, 2021
Join the Sri Vamana Homa for Wealth, Wisdom & Prosperity Written by Align27 September 20, 2026September 20, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 10 ~ Mercury Combust in Libra ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun in Libra between October 30th and November 10th, 2026. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically affects your decision-making and overall state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information or oppressed by […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Oct 24 – Nov 13 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Libra) ~ Reverse diplomacy Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde from October 24th to November 13th, 2026, its final retrograde period of the year, and also its briefest and swiftest-moving. In Libra, issues of balance and justice are uppermost, where you may be engaged in negotiation or making peace in a relationship. Retrograde Mercury can see complications arising […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Oct 24 – Nov 6 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th, 2026. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and self-expression, justice, and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 September 23, 2026September 23, 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
