Transits This Week’s Solar Eclipse & Mercury Retrograde Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Transits April 20 Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may be abrupt. Any project, possession, or even person in your […] April 10, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits April 16 – August 22 ~ Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Healing for the long term Saturn, planet of karma and success, is pada two of Shatabhishak, from April 16th to August 22nd 2023. Saturn is doubly strong and stable, both in this sign and nakshatra pada, which relates to Capricorn navamsha, the chart of marriage and good fortune. The Lord of Karma’s underlying strength gives you stability and the ability […] April 6, 2023April 12, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun/Rahu & Mercury/Sun Conjunction in Aries Sun, Rahu conjunction (in Aries) ~ Pride meets deep desire The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with Rahu, symbol of desire and rebellion, from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This transit plays up your unorthodox side, where you identify with a left-field cause or belief, and put energy into chasing your […] April 5, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun, Mercury conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This combination gives you pride in your thinking and communication, and may inspire you to find a new solution to an old or intractable problem. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so while it’s […] April 5, 2023March 22, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun, Rahu conjunction (in Aries) ~ Pride meets deep desire The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with Rahu, symbol of desire and rebellion, from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This transit plays up your unorthodox side, where you identify with a left-field cause or belief, and put energy into chasing your most deeply-held ambitions. Your pursuit may come with some tension […] April 5, 2023April 11, 2023
Transits April 14 – 26 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, planet of love and art, enters Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from April 14th to 26th 2023. This is a standout transit, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm and flirtation make a perfect setting for Venus, in addition to this planet and asterism’s mutual links to agriculture and fertility. Rohini is a […] April 4, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 14 – 28 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 14th until 28th – the sign of its greatest strength, and the nakshatra associated with speed and courage. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, finds you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at other times may be difficult […] April 4, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits Do’s & Don’ts For April What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for April. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). April 1 – 6Mercury, Venus Conjunction in Aries ~ Speak the sweet truth ✅ Do’sMake moves to […] April 1, 2023April 3, 2023
Transits April 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th 2023. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability, where your plans fall in […] March 31, 2023March 20, 2023
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Powerful Vedic Rituals for Sleep and a Peaceful Mind In Vedic Astrology, the 12th house governs our sleep and the state of our mind. This explains why poor sleep at night can leave us cranky, tired, and exhausted, often leading others to ask, “Are you out of your mind?” A good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining a sane and healthy mind. Thus, sleep […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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
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