Transits February 28 – March 16 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun from in Aquarius between February 28th to March 16th 2023. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically has an effect on your decision-making and all-round state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information, […] February 18, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits February 14 – March 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Inner drive to wealth and fame Saturn is in pada four of Dhanishtha from Feb 14th to March 14th 2023, as the planet of boundaries, karma and success progresses through the sign of Aquarius. Dhanishtha pada four relates to Scorpio in the relationship and good fortune Navamsha chart, which brings you an underlying Mars-ruled intensity and drive. With Saturn in Aquarius […] February 4, 2023February 8, 2023
Transits January 31 – March 6 ~ Saturn Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Balance of light and shade Saturn in Aquarius is in close proximity to the Sun from January 31st to March 6th 2023. The planet of boundaries, karma and success, is lost in the Sun’s glare through this transit, and symbolically becomes invisible. The vital organizing power and effect of Saturn is dissipated, and there may be a loosening or unbinding […] January 21, 2023December 30, 2022
Transits January 17 – February 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance for wealth and fame Saturn is in pada three of Dhanishtha from January 17th to Feb 14th 2023, as the planet of boundaries, karma and success moves back into the sign of Aquarius. This is a repeat of Saturn’s transit from late April to mid-July last year, and your experiences from Spring and mid-Summer of 2022 come around again […] January 7, 2023January 9, 2023
Transits December 14 – January 17, 2023 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Success third time around Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in pada two of Dhanishtha from December 14th to Jan 17th, in the last part of Capricorn. This transit sees Saturn cross the area it covered first from mid-March to late April, and then again in retrograde motion from mid-July to early September 2022. Third-time around with […] December 4, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits August 29 – December 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Marching to your own beat Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, is in pada one of Dhanishtha from August 29th to December 14th 2022 in the Capricorn portion of this nakshatra. Now Saturn returns over the area it covered from mid-February to mid-March of 2022, and you can expect to find an issue from that time returning into your life and demanding […] August 21, 2022October 21, 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
Transits April 29 – June 12 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Create wealth from wisdom Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in pada three of Dhanishtha from April 29th, as it moves into the sign of Aquarius. The third pada of this nakshatra relates to Libra in the relationship and good fortune Navamsha chart, which is Saturn’s sign of exaltation and brings you an underlying sense of balance, […] April 19, 2022April 1, 2022
Transits March 19 – April 29 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ Fine details clear your path Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in pada two of Dhanishtha from March 19th to April 29th, in the last part of Capricorn. The second pada of this nakshatra relates to Virgo, in the relationship and good fortune Navamsha chart, which brings you an underlying analytical quality and a gift for managing day […] March 9, 2022February 28, 2022
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 14 – Jun 1 ~ Jupiter, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ A philosophy of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Gemini with expansive, protective Jupiter from May 14th to June 1st 2026. Jupiter and Venus are both soft and sweet-natured stars, but they work in very different ways and require work and adjustment to fully integrate. Venus is more comfortable than Jupiter in airy Gemini, and […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 13 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 13th to 19th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans through […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika, spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th 2025. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshtara, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries, and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. This […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 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