Transits March 5 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Revive a recent revelation Mercury, planet of communication, is in the nakshatra of Dhanishta across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from March 5th until 16th. This transit sees Mercury going back over its retrograde path from last month and you revisit some of your recent experience, where a question or opportunity may only now start to […] February 12, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 4 – 18 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Clear space in your life The Sun, symbol of light and the self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 4th to 18th, the nakshatra crossing the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus takes on a new urgency now, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti is the power of spiritual fire, which gives this period a ritual, cleansing quality. […] February 8, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 4 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Express yourself and find your rhythm Jupiter, planet of faith and philosophy, is in the first pada of Dhanishtha March 4th to 20th, the nakshatra which stretches across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada one of this asterism relates to Leo in the relationship and spirituality Navamsha chart, which brings an underlying grandeur and sense of drama to offset some […] February 8, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 20 – March 25 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Work and play hard Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from February 20th until March 25th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart ruling relationships and the astral body – which here has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Saturn’s realistic nature is […] February 3, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 26 – March 9 ~ Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your body and heart Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak on February 26th until March 9th, the nakshatra contained within the sign of Aquarius. Varuna, God of the Oceans is the presiding devata here, which brings contact with water, long-distance travel overseas or immersion in the inner pool of meditation. Shatabhishak has a reputation for seeking solitude […] February 2, 2021November 6, 2021
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 […] February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 18 – March 4 ~ Jupiter (in Shravana) ~ Healing quality and wise words Jupiter, planet of expansion and optimism, is moving swiftly through pada four of Shravana nakshatra within the sign of Capricorn from February 18th to March 4th 2021. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, particularly spoken spiritual knowledge, and its fourth pada relates to Cancer navamsha – the relationship and subtle […] February 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 15 – 26 ~ Venus (in Dhanishtha) ~ Enjoy love and luxury Venus, planet of relationship, values and the arts is in Dhanishtha from February 15th to 26th 2021, the nakshatra which spans the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhanishtha’s name translates to wealth and benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, is ‘To Create Opulence and Fame’. This asterism is ruled by the Ashta (eight) Vasus, […] January 28, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 16 – March 5 ~ Mars (in Kritikka) ~ Energy to burn Mars, planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Kritikka, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between February 16th and March 5th 2021. Kritikka is represented by a flame or razor and its ruling deity is Agni, the personification of sacred fire. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first […] January 28, 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 […] January 27, 2021November 6, 2021
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on February 27/28, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor the […] Written by Align27 February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 3 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) Three of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada within Pisces from March 21st to April 17th, 2026. Your Predictions Saturn finally moves out of the first quarter of the sign of Pisces, having remained in this area since March 2025. You break free of […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 18, 2026
Your Predictions – Mars in Purva Bhadrapada Mars, planet of strength and competition, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 20th to April 6th 2026, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your Predictions Purva’s symbol of the front side of a bed represents clearing and removing old obstacles, while its Shakti of ‘the power of spiritual fire’ represents a […] Written by Align27 March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Apr 13 – May 15 ~ Sun Exaltation (in Aries) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 15th 2026. This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind of astrological […] Written by Align27 March 16, 2026March 16, 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