Transits March 20 – April 5 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Refine your spiritual knowledge Jupiter, planet of faith and philosophy, is in the second pada of Dhanishtha from March 20th to April 5th, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada two relates to Virgo in the relationship and spirituality Navamsha chart, which brings an underlying intellectual and perfectionist quality to the earthy pragmatism of Capricorn. […] Align27 March 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 25 – April 4 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Light a fire with your communication Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 25th to April 4th, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication take on a different quality now, and Purva Bhadrapada has an association with burning or a kind of purge. Its Shakti, or unique gift, is […] Align27 March 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 19 – 30 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A luxurious romantic experience Venus, planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, within the sign of Pisces, from March 19th to 30th. This nakshatra’s name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’ and is known as a benevolent and spiritual zone whose symbol is the back legs of a bed. Venus here gives you an imaginative and expressive side […] Align27 February 23, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Share your subtle spiritual energy The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 17th to 31st 2021, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, while its symbol is the back legs of a bed. It brings an intelligent and questioning nature with a focus […] Align27 February 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 11 – April 3 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of energy, courage and initiative, is in Rohini nakshatra within the sign of Taurus from March 11th to April 3rd. Rohini is ruled by Bramha the Creator, which shows your creative and artistic plans uniting, while Mars gives you the drive and initiative to make things happen. This is one of the truly […] Align27 February 18, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Clear your path for new love Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 8th to 20th, the nakshatra which reaches across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, or unique gift, is to ‘raise the spiritual fire’, which shows a kind of purging and cleansing, while its symbol is the front side of […] Align27 February 17, 2021November 6, 2021
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 […] Align27 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. […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 February 3, 2021November 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