Transits March 14 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Leo (Uttara Phalguni) ~ Finding emotional independence A total lunar eclipse arrives in Leo-Uttara Phalguni on March 14th, 2025, as the Sun and Moon face off across the final degrees of Leo and Aquarius. The late sign degree of this eclipse creates a powerful transformative quality, with a sense of tipping over from one state into another. Your efforts of the last […] Align27 February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 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 […] Align27 January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
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