Transits May 4 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from May 4th to 9th 2025. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury has been […] April 4, 2025May 2, 2025
Transits April 12 – May 12 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Out of shadow into the light Saturn, the planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from April 28th to June 7th. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality, with a focus on the finer things in life. Saturn gives you […] March 24, 2025March 24, 2025
Transits April 12 – May 12 ~ Mars (in Pushya) ~ Fight to find meaning Mars, a planet of drive and action, enters the nakshatra of Pushya within Cancer from April 12th to May 12th, 2025. This transit is part of Mars’s extra-long stay in zodiacal Cancer going back to October 2024, which takes on the quality both of a major challenge and opportunity. A course of action has probably […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Transits April 2 – June 6 ~ Mars Debilitation (in Cancer) ~ A resurgence of energy Mars, a planet of action and energy, is in Cancer from April 2nd to June 6th, the sign of its debilitation. This transit is part of Mars’s extended period in this sign going back to October 2024, and you are resolving issues from that time. Your progress has probably been slow over the last several […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Transits April 28 – May 18 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine skill with specialist knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, is in pada (part) two of Mrigashira from April 28th to May 14th, 2025, the nakshatra whose myth depicts a pursuit driven by desire. This phase repeats Jupiter’s transit from late September through October 2024, when the planet was in retrograde motion, and opportunities from that time arise […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
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, 2025. 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 […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Transits April 27 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Indulging your imagination Mercury, the planet of communication and intelligence is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from April 27th to May 6th 2025. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, where Mercury gives you the ability to succeed in business and media, as you reach out generously and bring people together. Mercury moves with […] March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Transits April 25 – May 16 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 25th to May 16th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This is the third time Venus has been through this nakshatra since February-March 2025, and this final pass in direct motion allows you to […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits April 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now 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 […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits April 13 – May 14 ~ Sun Exaltation (in Aries) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 14th, 2025. This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in a spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind […] March 5, 2025April 8, 2025
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Speak the truth fearlessly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year period, which puts your focus on meaning and a promise of mental freedom, either through travel or study. Mercury […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find new meaning and motivation The Sun, Venus, and Mars are conjunct in Sagittarius from December 20th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026, making a dynamic combination going into the New Year. This is a good time for socializing and also making a concrete connection with any new people you meet. Sun and Mars are planetary friends in a mutually friendly […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 24, 2025
Your Predictions – Rahu in Shatabhishak Pada 4 & Ketu in Purva Phalguni Pada 2 Rahu in Shatabhishak Pada 4 – Nov 23, 2025 to Jan 25, 2026 Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhishak Pada (part) four from November 23rd, 2025, to January 25th, 2026. Your Rahu Predictions This is a major shift for Rahu into a new nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, where […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 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