Transits August 2 – 16 ~ Sun (in Ashlesha) ~ Shine a light on self-transformation The Sun, the planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 2nd to 16th 2024, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. Ashlesha is ruled by The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents who act as guardians of heavenly wealth, and now reflect your secretive style and worldly wisdom. The Shakti of this asterism […] June 25, 2024June 25, 2024
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury, Venus, & the Sun in Gemini (Ardra) Mercury in Ardra ~ Put contradictions into words Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra in the sign of Gemini from June 17th to 24th, 2024. Ardra’s symbol of a Teardrop gives your thoughts greater complexity and a more emotional style of expression than is usually associated with the airy, witty Gemini. […] June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
Transits July 19 – August 2 ~ Sun (in Pushya) ~ A time to give and receive The Sun, the planet of Self and leadership, is in Pushya from July 19th to August 2nd, the nakshatra inside the zodiacal sign of Cancer, which boosts all matters connected with family and security. Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining energy, where you feel supported and can find your ideas being taken up at a […] June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Transits July 5 – 19 ~ Your Predictions – Sun in Punarvasu (Gemini and Cancer) The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 5th to 19th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination, where adventure comes to find you on a mental and spiritual level. Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother, who […] May 24, 2024July 4, 2024
Transits 5 Powerful Taurus Conjunctions in May Welcome to an interesting astrological period in Taurus, where five significant planetary conjunctions converge to create a unique cosmic landscape from May 15th to June 14th, 2024. During this time, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter each play their parts in various alignments, blending their energies in ways that influence our confidence, relationships, communication, and […] May 17, 2024May 20, 2024
Transits June 21 – July 5 Sun (in Ardra) ~ An emotional monsoon Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, travels through Ardra within the sign of Gemini from June 21st to July 5th. This nakshatra’s nature is sharply different to the traditional light, bubbly Gemini image, and takes you into deeper territory where your intuition comes into play. The Sun fights a symbolic battle wherever it moves, and it illuminates areas of life that many people […] May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Transits June 7 – June 21 Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase the big prize Sun, the planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 7th until 21st 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt’ and its symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator. The Sun is […] May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Transits May 11 – 24 Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, a symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 24th 2024. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshatra, 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. […] April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
Transits April 27 – May 11 Sun (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new identity The Sun, the symbol of the soul and self-expression, is in Bharani, the nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from April 27th to May 11th, 2024. Bharani represents ambition and the original struggle for life, whose name means ‘She Who Bears’, and its symbol, a Yoni, is associated with giving birth – both as […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits April 13 – 27 Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 27th, the nakshatra of speed and courage in the sign of the Sun’s greatest strength. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, sees you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at another time may be difficult […] April 1, 2024April 1, 2024
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
Ashtamsha: The Karmic Twist Most People Miss Discover the Hidden Karmic Twist in Your Birth Chart In Vedic astrology, “Ashta” means 8 and “Amsha” means division-and together, Ashtamsha reveals one of the most powerful hidden patterns in your chart. It happens when a planet falls eight signs apart in your Navamsa (D9) chart from its position in your birth chart (D1). Check […] Written by Align27 July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Mars in Virgo – Your Predictions After an intense, karmic knot with Ketu in Leo, Mars finally stepped into Virgo on July 28, shifting the cosmic energy from fiery detachment to grounded, purposeful action. Mars and Ketu together in Leo brought intense fiery energy – breaking patterns tied to ego, pride, and control. It may have felt like your inner fire […] Written by Align27 July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Sep 28 – Oct 7 Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A sudden flash of inspiration Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chittra from September 28th to October 7th, 2025. Chittra translates to ‘The Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining Jewel reflects its brightness in the night sky, bringing you skill in art, craft, and design. Mercury in its strong sign of Virgo for the […] Written by Align27 July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Sep 27 – Oct 10 Sun (in Hasta) ~ A moment of sudden clarity The Sun, day-star and planet of the self, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the Hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has an affinity in this asterism and gives you a confident and generous quality within the humble and earthy nature of zodiacal Virgo. The Sun […] Written by Align27 July 29, 2025July 29, 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