Transits November 15 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ Sending a signal of cooperation Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from Nov 15th to Nov 24th. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communication, where you are not content with superficial appearances. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory asterism […] November 5, 2022November 7, 2022
Transits November 14 – 24 ~ Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of art and relationship, enters Anuradha nakshatra on Nov 14th to 24th 2022. This brings a big contrast after a period of treading a careful romantic line, and you come down strongly in a romantic issue, one way or the other. Venus operates more by instinct rather than fine manners now, and possible […] November 4, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits November 13 – January 12, 2023 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Slow and steady success Mars, planet of action and competition, is retrograde from Nov 13th 2022 to Jan 12th 2023 where it returns over the area it covered through September to mid-October 2022. Issues from the recent past resurface and challenge you to find a solution, as Mars’s altogether six-months in Taurus is several times longer than its usual […] November 3, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits November 8 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new you A total Lunar eclipse arrives on November 8th in Aries-Bharani, at 11:02am GMT. This supercharged Full Moon sees the Earth’s shadow obscuring the Lunar disk, and Ego coming symbolically in front of Emotion. You pick up on a lively and impulsive mood in the air and look for stimulation, except the eclipse energy does not […] October 30, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits November 7 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 7th to 15th. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents and may […] October 29, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits November 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Vishakha) ~ Shine your light on Victory The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th, where the Sun travels from its place of debilitation and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinion, to courage, decisiveness, and chasing up your goals with energy. Vishakha is ruled by […] October 28, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits November 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Vishakha) ~ Achieve a romantic victory Venus planet of art and relating, is in Vishakha across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from Nov 3rd to 14th 2022. Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch gives you high romantic standards, always with one eye on status and security. You tune out distractions with great focus, and though some accuse you of being […] October 25, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits October 30 – November 7 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Smart and elegant thinking Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from Oct 30th to Nov 7th. Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, which has a connection with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and it rewards studying, teaching and the spreading of knowledge – all perfect for Mercury’s uses. Practice […] October 20, 2022September 24, 2022
Transits October 30 – November 13 ~ Mars Retrograde (in Gemini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of action and energy, is retrograde starting in Gemini from October 30th until November 13th, before retreating into Taurus until January 12th 2023. Of all planets, hard-charging Mars is possibly the least comfortable in backwards motion, and you spend twice as long to go half as far, and must consolidate your ground before […] October 20, 2022October 14, 2022
Transits October 25 ~ Solar Eclipse (in Swati) ~ Know what you value most The partial Solar Eclipse in Libra-Swati falls on October 25th 2022 and will be visible through Europe, Central and Western Asia, Siberia and north-East Africa. These regions are affected most by the eclipse energy. This is a New Moon eclipse which signifies a new beginning and the end of an old cycle, so you may […] October 15, 2022September 25, 2022
Thai Poosam – The Ultimate Day to Remedy Mars with Your Mantra The Significance of Thai Poosam Thai Poosam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai when the Moon transits Pushya Nakshatra (poosam in tamil). This day is primarily dedicated to Lord Murugan (the deity of Mars), also known as Kartikeya, the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, Goddess Parvati presented […] Written by Align27 January 29, 2026January 30, 2026
Health and Longevity – Ratha Saptami Rituals Ratha Saptami – Cleanse, Heal and Recharge Imagine a day when the energy of the Sun is at its peak-offering a powerful opportunity to cleanse, heal, and recharge. Ratha Saptami, also known as the Sun’s Birthday (Surya Jayanti), is an ancient Vedic tradition that marks the transition of the Sun towards the northern hemisphere, symbolizing […] Written by Align27 January 23, 2026January 23, 2026
Your Predictions – Mercury in Purva Bhadrapada Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 15th to March 10th 2026, in the Pisces portion of this nakshatra. Your Predictions This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde motion starting February 26th, which is an important point for your decision-making and communication. This transit is also a repeat of Mercury’s movement […] Written by Align27 February 14, 2026February 14, 2026
Solar Eclipse in Dhanishta Nakshatra – Predictions and Remedies On February 17, a powerful Solar Eclipse takes place with the Sun and Moon together in Dhanishta Nakshatra in Aquarius. Mars is also strongly connected to this eclipse energy, adding intensity and action. At the same time, Venus, Rahu, and Mercury are all in Aquarius as well, which means a total of five planets are […] Written by Align27 February 13, 2026February 15, 2026
Your Predictions – Mars in Dhanishtha Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Dhanishta from February 14th to March 3rd 2026, across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Your Predictions This is the nakshatra where Mars is strongest, and it finds you with special stamina and leadership potential, as you summon all these qualities to impress by knowing exactly what […] Written by Align27 February 12, 2026February 12, 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