Transits May 13 – 19 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 13th to 19th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans through […] Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Transits May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika, spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th 2025. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshtara, 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. This […] Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Transits May 11 – 29 ~ Mars (in Ashwini) ~ Get the party started Mars, planet of action and dynamism, is in Aries-Ashwini from May 11th to 29th 2026. This is Mars’s powerful mulatrikona sign, and a perfect moment for a sudden adventure or to get the ball rolling on a long-delayed project. The Aries section of your chart catches fire; you are determined and decisive and can break […] Align27 March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Purva Bhadrapada Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from April 1st to 13th 2026, the nakshatra across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your Predictions This transit sees Mercury in the area it crossed from February 15th to March 10th, 2026, while it was then in retrograde motion. The results of your choices […] Align27 March 29, 2026March 27, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Revati Sun, star of self-expression, is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from March 31st to April 14th 2026. Your Predictions Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal quality, which is particularly favourable for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust, with a vision of […] Align27 March 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Transits May 11 – 15 ~ Mars, Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Speaking truth to power Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct with both the all-powerful Sun and assertive Mars in Aries from May 11th to 15th 2026. This complex mix of planetary friends and enemies gives you a new promise, and you can also achieve a great deal in a short space of time. An unspoken issue that has built […] Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits May 8 – 18 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A full romantic pursuit Venus, planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from May 8th to 18th, 2026. Mrigashira’s symbol, the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma, the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. […] Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits May 7 – 15 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ From secrecy to strength Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from May 7th to 15th, 2026. Pisces and Aries, and Revati and Ashwini, are sharply contrasting energies, and any planet moving through this Gandanta ‘knot-end’ has to adjust to an unfocused and fated quality. Events […] Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits May 6 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Sharing your brain-child Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from May 6th to 13th 2026. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. It takes […] Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Transits May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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