Transits March 4 – 17 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Purging and clearing a space The Sun, the symbol of light and Self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 4th to 17th 2025, the nakshatra lying across the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus take on a new urgency, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, Power of Spiritual Fire, gives this transit a ritual, cleansing quality. Purva’s ruling […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 2 – April 13 ~ Venus Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Use your power of belief Venus, the planet of love, luxury, and the arts, is retrograde in its exaltation sign of Pisces from March 2nd to April 13th, 2025. You will probably notice a hidden side of a friend, family member or co-worker through this time – perhaps an unexpected vulnerability – and end up seeing them in a different […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Transits March 2 – 29 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Having a serious talk Saturn, the planet of karma and success, enters pada (part) three of Purva Bhadrapada from March 2nd to 29th 2025, the area that relates to Gemini navamsha, ruled by Mercury. This is Saturn’s first move through this nakshatra in its long transit through Aquarius and should see you breaking new ground and moving ahead with […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Transits March 1 – April 3 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 1st to April 3rd, 2025, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from March 15th and gives an extended experience within this asterism, which gives you added powers of speech and eloquence. Analytical Mercury […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Transits February 27 – May 7 ~ Mercury Debilitation (in Pisces) ~ Thinking backwards Mercury, the planet of the mind, is debilitated in Pisces from February 27th to May 7th, 2025, an extended transit that includes its retrograde phase from March 15th to April 8th. Mercury’s usual style is cerebral and analytical, but placed in Pisces, sees the world more in terms of colours and pictures. You may get […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits February 22 – March 1 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Speaking both sides of the truth Mercury, the planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 22nd to March 1st, 2025, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thoughts and communication take on a greater intensity through Purva Bhadrapada’s association with burning and a kind of purification. This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, for Inner […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits February 19 – March 4 ~ Sun (in Shatabhishak) ~ Shed light and heal yourself Sun, the planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabishta, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 4th, 2025. This asterism translates to ‘A Hundred Physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, for Healing favours giving yourself a little extra care and attention, or spending time looking after a […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits 3 Conjunctions This Month February11 – 27 Mercury, Saturn Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ Think smart and serious Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with Saturn, the planet of karma, in Aquarius from February 11th to 27th 2025. This combination of planetary friends brings great promise for serious thinking and high achievement in business and negotiation. You have […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Transits February 14 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Shatabhishak) ~ Use the healing power of words Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, enters Shatabishta from February 14th to February 22nd, 2025, the nakshatra contained entirely within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius. This asterism translates to ‘a hundred medicines (or physicians)’ and its Shakti, or special gift, is for Healing. Your mind now turns to all these issues, in whatever […] January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Articles Sun in Capricorn (Uttarayana and Makar Sankranti) – Insights and Predictions The Sun, known as Surya in Vedic astrology, makes its annual transition into the sign of Capricorn on January 13th or 14th, depending on your location. This event marks the beginning of an important period in astrology, known as “Makara Sankranti,” and initiates the auspicious time of “Uttarayana.” My Timings Uttarayana – The Northern Ascent […] January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is an important Hindu festival that honors Goddess Durga in her nine forms (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction), symbolizing the victory of good over evil and is also a period of introspection and divine connection.. These nine nights are dedicated to deepening our inner journey, detoxifying the mind, […] Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 12 – 19 Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Courage to break in changes The Sun, star of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Scorpio and Sagittarius, and Jyeshta and Mula on December 12th until 19th, 2025. This double junction area extending on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and nakshatras brings a period of confusion where your plans have an unformed quality. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 15 – 29 Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down barriers and express yourself The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula on December 15th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting into the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolised by a Root, and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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