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 February 18 – March 4 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Healing quality and wise words Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is moving swiftly through pada four of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 18th to March 4th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and its fourth pada relates to Cancer navamsha – the relationship and subtle […] February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 4 – 18 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Practical words and wisdom Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is in pada three of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 4th to 18th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and pada three relates to Gemini navamsha – the relationship and spirituality chart. This Mercury-ruled influence gives an […] January 27, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 4 – 16 ~ Venus (in Shravana) ~ Make all the right connections Venus, planet of art and relationship, is in Shravana from February 4th to 16th, a nakshatra wholly within the zodiacal sign of Capricorn. The Shakti, or unique gift, of this asterism is ‘Making Connection’, and Venus here sees you bonding with a partner over a shared love of the arts, either in romantic affair or […] January 25, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 23 – February 5 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Shine a light on new knowledge The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 23rd to February 5th. This nakshatra’s symbol is the Ear, which translates to hearing and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. The positive side of this transit is where you use positive solar energy to define yourself […] January 18, 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 January 21 – February 4 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Build up your knowledge foundations Jupiter, planet of expansion and belief, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 21st until February 4th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart which governs relationships and spirituality – and has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Between Jupiter […] January 15, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 11 – 20 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Success from speaking and listening Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from January 11th to 20th. This is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates particularly to an oral tradition and spoken spiritual knowledge. Mercury is in Capricorn alongside philosophical Jupiter and ambtious Saturn during […] January 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Rituals to Manifest Abundance and Prosperity Lakshmi Jayanti – The Birth of Goddess Lakshmi The full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna is a special day known as Lakshmi Jayanti-a celebration of the birth of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. According to ancient scriptures, Lakshmi emerged from the Samudra Manthan (the cosmic churning of the ocean), […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
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
Ketu in Magha – Insights and Remedies Ketu in Magha Nakshatra Magha is not really about power. It is about where power comes from. The throne is the symbol but the throne is not the point. The point is who built it, who sat on it before you, and what they left behind inside the wood. Every person born with strong Magha […] Written by Align27 April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
April 2026 – Important Insights and Remedies This April there will be 23 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars, Saturn Conjunction in Pisces Apr 02 to May 11 Mars, planet of action and energy, is in conjunction with Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, in the sign of Pisces from April 2nd to May 11th 2026. This […] Written by Align27 April 1, 2026April 2, 2026
May 15 – 29 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Taurus) ~ Speak the simple truth Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct the all-powerful Sun in Taurus from May 15th to 29th 2026. These two planets both enter Taurus at almost the same point, and remain close to each other throughout their stay in this sign. Mercury’s clear-thinking style is rather overwhelmed by the Sun’s glare, and you can become […] 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