Transits October 24 – November 6 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Find new romantic inspiration The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2021. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where you act as an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact, diplomacy and the confidence to back […] September 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits December 12 – 18 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Go from secretive to powerful. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and the nakshatras of Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 18th. Gandanta is this double-border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and this can bring a period of instability for your […] December 7, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 2 – 15 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Shining a light into the darkness The Sun is in Jyestha from December 2nd to 15th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. A light is turned on wherever the Sun transits, and especially in this darkest and deepest of signs, you find new insight into creativity, leadership and personal charisma. The Sun is also a marker of […] December 1, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 19 – December 3 ~ Sun (in Anuradha) ~ Travelling towards ultimate victory The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Anuradha nakshatra on November 19th until December 3rd 2020, which sees the gentler and more sensitive part of the zodiacal sign Scorpio. This nakshatra’s Shakti is ‘To Worship’, so you can find enhanced faith and spirituality now, particularly when you discover a person or philosophy to believe […] November 16, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits November 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Vishakha) ~ Shine light on a hidden area. The Sun is in Vishakha from November 6th to 20th, in the zodiac sign of Scorpio, the sign of its friend Mars, and a natural place for it to shine and express its energy. You are brave and decisive and chase up your ambitions after a period of uncertainty. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory […] November 2, 2020November 6, 2021
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 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
Oct 6 – 17 Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in company, and […] 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