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
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 […] January 13, 2025January 31, 2025
Powerful Remedy from Panchabrahma Upanishad The Panchabrahma Upanishad introduces five divine forms of Lord Shiva (the transformational divine energy) each linked to an element and specific planets in your birth chart: Aghora – Fire (Sun, Mars, Ketu) Vāmadeva – Water (Moon, Venus) Sadyojāta – Earth (Mercury) Īśāna – Space (Jupiter) Tatpuruṣā – Air (Saturn, Rahu) When the Moon transits one […] Written by Align27 May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Your Mercury’s Nakshatra Reading What Mercury reveals about your speech, thoughts & mental power The Nakshatra Mercury occupies at the time of your birth fine-tunes your mental frequency. It reveals the style of your intelligence – whether you’re naturally strategic, poetic, curious, analytical, or emotionally insightful. It shows how your thoughts form, why you speak the way you do, […] Written by Align27 May 28, 2025May 26, 2025
July 13 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Practical and progressive knowledge Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada three of Ardra between July 13th and 28th 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Pada three of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for its progressive and socially oriented style. You have […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, a planet of love and art, enters Rohini in the sign of Taurus from July 8th to 20th 2025, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm and aesthetics make a perfect setting. Both planet and nakshatra share links to agriculture and fertility, with Rohini’s Shakti ‘To Grow’ being a classically feminine energy where you expand […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 7 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 7th to Jul 29th, 2025. Ashlesha is ruled by the Naghas, the mythical snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure, and this ‘serpent nakshatra’ shows your protectiveness and worldly wisdom. Your thoughts are wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 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