Transits February 19 – March 4 ~ Sun (in Shatabhishak) ~ Shed light and healing energy The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabhishak, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 4th 2021. This asterism translates to ‘a hundred physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, is for Healing. You may be spending time looking after somebody now or giving yourself a little […] Align27 February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ Shed light and create abundance The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 19th 2021, the nakshatra which crosses the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhanishtha’s name translates to wealth and benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, is ‘To create fame and abundance’, where you can step up as a performer and focus […] Align27 January 27, 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 […] Align27 January 18, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits January 10 – 23 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Shine a light on your ambitions The Sun, planet of ego and self-expression, is in Uttara Ashada between January 10th and 23rd, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, is for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, so putting work in at the start of an enterprise promises ultimate […] Align27 January 4, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 15 – 28 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down the old and embrace the new The Sun, planet of ego and self-expression, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th until 28th 2020, the nakshatra associated with the bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is concerned with simplicity and austerity, where following a cause or desire comes for its own sake rather than business or status motivation. You […] Align27 December 10, 2020November 6, 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 November 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits October 23 – November 7 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Your life is your art. The Sun, planet of light and the self, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 23rd to November 7th 2020. Libra is the Sun’s zodiac sign of debilitation, which may find you slightly indecisive, but an aspect from pushy, energetic Mars through this whole transit also lends you a bolder and more competitive […] Align27 October 15, 2020November 6, 2021
Dec 5 – 22 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ See love from another side Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 22nd, 2026. This transit is a repeat of Venus’s recent extended stay in this nakshatra through most of September and October, and altogether caps an intense focus on the affairs of this area over the […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 4 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from December 4th to 13th. The Shakti, or special gift, of this nakshatra, ‘To Worship’, gives you enhanced faith and spirituality, particularly when you get behind a cause, special person, or philosophy. You have an intense and deep-reaching way […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Dec 3 – 16 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Mix power and protection The Sun is in Jyestha from December 3rd to 16th, 2026, the nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio whose symbol of an umbrella or talisman shows protection and security. Jyestha translates as ‘The Elder,’ and its ruler Indra, King of the Gods, gives the Sun, the planet of kingship, an affinity here as you relish taking a […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2026November 6, 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