Transits Oct 24 – Nov 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2025. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Transits October 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ A smart and elegant way of thinking Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 14th to 22nd 2024. Swati’s Shakti, or special power, ‘the power to disperse like the wind’ can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or create a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, and […] September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
Transits October 23 – November 6 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, the planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 23rd to November 6th, 2024. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though […] September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
Transits December 5 – 16 Venus (in Swati) ~ Share an experience with somebody different Venus, planet love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from December 5th to 16th, 2023. Swati is associated with subtle qualities of learning and intellect, justice and forgiveness, and Venus’s powerful position here gives you great promise. You have a natural poise and sense of fairness in relationship, where you […] November 26, 2023November 21, 2023
Transits October 24 – November 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Seek decisiveness and find adventure The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2023. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though may […] October 14, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits October 22 – 31 Mercury (in Swati) ~ A smart and elegant way of thinking Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 22nd to 31st. Swati’s Shakti, or special power, is the ‘power to disperse like the wind’, which can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or else a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, and […] October 12, 2023September 26, 2023
Transits October 13 – November 1 Mars (in Swati) ~ Find a smarter way of winning Mars, planet of assertion and desire, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 13th to November 1st 2023. Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, which is associated with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and these qualities see your motivation moving in a thoughtful and scholarly direction. Furthering your education or […] October 3, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits April 24 – June 26 ~ Ketu (in Swati) ~ A priceless moment opens your mind Ketu, the Moon’s South Node, and planet of spirituality and escape, is in Pada (part) One of Swati from April 24th to June 26th 2023, the nakshatra within zodiacal Libra. Swati’s first pada is ruled by Sagittarius navamsha, the chart of marriage and good fortune, which enhances Ketu’s focus on freedom and higher knowledge. You […] April 14, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits February 20 – April 24 ~ Ketu (in Swati) ~ Finding your leadership voice Ketu, the Moon’s South Node, and planet of spirituality and escape, is in pada two of Swati from February 20th to Apr 24th 2023, the nakshatra ruled by Vayu, the Wind God. Otherworldly Ketu’s focus on breath is associated with mantra-chanting, and particularly pranayama, the timeless yogic technique which gives you rich consciousness-raising experience. Pada […] February 10, 2023February 3, 2023
Transits December 19 – February 20, 2023 ~ Ketu (in Swati) ~ Create a shared vision Ketu, the Moon’s South Node and planet of spirituality and escape, is in Swati pada three within the sign of Libra from December 19th to February 20th. This nakshatra is governed by Vayu, the Wind God, which is known for intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and gives you an affinity for higher thought and academic […] December 9, 2022November 22, 2022
Your Karana (Action) Blueprint Reading In Vedic astrology, time is divided into 5 smaller units, each with its own special energy (Panchang). One of these is called Karana, which represents a specific kind of energy present at the time of your birth. If you were born during a particular Karana, that’s your birth Karana, and it plays a key role […] Written by Align27 September 3, 2025September 3, 2025
Lunar Eclipse Predictions and Rituals The total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025 (check local timings and visibility on the align27 app) happens with the Moon together with Rahu in Aquarius, opposite the Sun with Ketu in Leo. Most of the eclipse falls in Purva Bhadrapada, a Jupiter-ruled star that asks for honesty, long-term thinking, and higher purpose. This eclipse […] Written by Align27 September 2, 2025September 2, 2025
Your Predictions – 2 Major Mercury Transits + Powerful Conjunctions Mercury in Gandanta – August 28 to September 01 Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 28th to September 1st, 2025. Mercury in Gandanta Predictions This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through […] Written by Align27 August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer – August 21 to 30 Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of partnership, come together in Cancer from August 21 to 30th 2025. This pair of planetary friends together make a great transit for harmonious speech and reaching out to people to promote yourself and your business. […] Written by Align27 August 18, 2025August 20, 2025
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 1 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2025. Your Predictions This is part of Saturn’s retrograde phase, where it returns to the place it was in from late April to early June, and an issue from that […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 17, 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