Transits Your Predictions – Mercury Meets Jupiter in Aries Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, comes together with protective, expansive Jupiter in Aries from March 26th to April 9th 2024. These planetary enemies remain at different ends of Aries through this transit, with Mercury in Ashwini and Jupiter in Bharani, so the pair do not interfere heavily with each other. My Predictions Mercury is […] Align27 March 25, 2024March 25, 2024
Transits March 31 – April 13 Sun (in Revati) ~ Giving insight and protection Sun, star of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th 2024. Revati’s symbol, the Drum, has connotations with rhythm and timing, and you are conscious of delivering a task on time or while conditions are helpful. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises […] Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits March 25 – April 9 Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ A second chance for a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 25th to Apr 9th 2024. Ashwini’s special power, for Quick Action, shows speed of thought and making your mind up quickly, where your impulses get you ahead of the competition. This transit, however, takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase from […] Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits March 25 Lunar Eclipse (in Virgo)~ Leave the past behind The Lunar Eclipse of March 25th in Virgo-Hasta, is the first of a pair, with April’s Solar eclipse coming two weeks later. The Moon here is almost totally obscured by the Earth’s shadow, with just a faint ring of light being visible around its edge. Symbolically, this event shows your inner, emotional life being swallowed […] Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Transits March 8 – 16 Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Blend brains and imagination Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 8th to 16th 2024, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and eloquence, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Uttara […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 6 – March 24 Mars (in Dhanishtha) ~ Find good rhythm and energy Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Dhanishta from March 6th to 24th 2024, across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This is the nakshatra where Mars’s is at its strongest, and finds you with special stamina and leadership potential, and you summon all these qualities to impress by knowing exactly what you want. […] Align27 March 7, 2024April 1, 2024
Transits March 8 – April 6 Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Mix strength and sympathy Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, is pada (part) four of Shatabhishak, from Mar 8th to April 6th 2024. This is new ground for Saturn, as it breaks out of the area it has covered in its Aquarius transit so far and moves into the second half of the sign. You feel as though you […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 16 – April 1 Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ A final romantic breakthrough Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in Bharani pada (part) three, in the sign of Aries, from March 16th to April 1st 2024. This is Jupiter’s final pass through this nakshatra pada, having last been here in August to early September 2023, and a recent blessing is now reinforced. You may have a repeat […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 22 – April 14 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 22nd to April 14th 2024. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury is also […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 12 – March 23 Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak from March 12th to 23rd, the nakshatra whose name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’. Shatabhishak’s Shakti, or special power, for Healing may find you involved in medicine from a professional standpoint, or else a special person’s company has a fun and rejuvenating effect. This asterism’s reputation for […] Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
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