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 […] Align27 January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
Transits February 7 – March 14 ~ Mercury Combust (in Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) ~ Make mental pressure work for you Mercury, the planet of the mind, comes together with the all-powerful Sun in Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces altogether from February 7th to March 14th, 2025. Starting in Capricorn up to February 11th, Mercury comes close to the Sun in Aquarius until February 27th, before it moves into Pisces, where it stays within range of the […] Align27 January 13, 2025January 31, 2025
Transits February 7 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Dhanishta) ~ Gaining intellectual capital Mercury, the planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishta across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from February 7th to 14th 2025. This nakshatra is famed for its association with music, as represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol The Drum, which shows percussion and rhythm. You can use this transit for music, […] Align27 January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
Transits February 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Dhanishta) ~ Enjoy a successful performance The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishta from February 6th to 20th 2025, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Fame and Abundance’, may see you stepping up as a performer. […] Align27 January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
Transits February 2 – March 2 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Building your love life Saturn, the planet of karma and success, enters pada (part) two of Purva Bhadrapada from February 2nd to March 2nd, 2025, the area that relates to Taurus Navamsha, ruled by Venus. Saturn was most recently in this pada in mid-August of 2024 while in retrograde motion, and a scenario from that time may now repeat […] Align27 January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
Transits February 1 – April 1 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from February 1st to April 1st, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This greatly extended transit comes due to Venus’s retrograde phase from March 2nd and sees a bigger focus on Uttara’s benevolent and spiritual energy. […] Align27 January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
Transits January 30 – February 7 ~ Mercury (in Shravana) ~ Listen as much as you speak Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Shravana within the sign of Capricorn from January 30th to February 7th, 2025. Shravana is an auspicious nakshatra associated with wisdom and learning, and its symbol, an Ear, relates to an oral tradition and spoken, spiritual knowledge. This asterism’s Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Connection’, sees […] Align27 December 27, 2024January 8, 2025
Transits January 28 – May 31 ~ Venus Exaltation (in Pisces) ~ The power of love Venus, the planet of love, luxury, and art, is in Pisces from January 28th to May 31st, 2025, a greatly extended transit that includes its retrograde arc from March 2nd to April 13th. This four-month transit in Venus’s sign of exaltation brings great promise for your relationship, where you can explore far more than usual […] Align27 December 27, 2024December 27, 2024
Transits Saturn & Venus in Aquarius – Your Predictions Venus, planet of relating, comes together with strict, karmic Saturn in the sign of Aquarius from December 29th 2024 to January 28th 2025. These two very different-seeming stars are actually planetary friends which carry the promise of building a strong and lasting tie. In Aquarius, Venus-Saturn gives you an open and progressive idea of friendship, where you bond over a shared vision of the future. Pressure […] Align27 December 24, 2024December 25, 2024
Transits January 23 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in your knowledge The Sun, the planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the sign of Capricorn from January 23rd to February 6th, 2025. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. The Sun’s light shines on a previously hidden or forgotten area, as you define […] Align27 December 24, 2024January 8, 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