Articles December: The Great Big Astro Detox We usually associate December with indulgence and January for detoxing. However the month of December, which includes the auspicious Vedic month of Mrigashira (20th Nov – 19 Dec) marking the start of the four-month long winter season, is when the real detox can begin, in preparation for the (western) New Year of 2022. In the […] November 30, 2021December 1, 2021
Transits December 7, 2021 – February 8, 2022 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Be yourself and bring out your magic Ketu, the Moon’s Node and shadow planet of spirituality and intuition, enters the first pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on December 7th 2021 until February 8th 2022. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Triumphal Arch promises public success, and is also associated with good relations and personal friendship. Pada […] November 30, 2021November 30, 2021
Transits December 7, 2021 – February 8, 2022 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ Fulfil your desires with idealism Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, is in pada three of Krittika nakshatra from December 7th to February 8th 2022. This pada relates to Aquarius Navamsha, the sub-chart of spirituality and relationship, which gives an underlying humanitarian side to your drive for security and grounding. Krittika is symbolized by a Flame or a […] November 30, 2021November 30, 2021
Transits December 7 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From instinct to high-flown thought Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from December 7th to 12th 2021. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Jyeshtha through the first of Mula and has a quality of instability and karmic lessons. Of all […] November 28, 2021November 26, 2021
Transits December 4 ~ Solar Eclipse (in Jyeshtha) ~ Intensity and insight The last eclipse of 2021 arrives on December 4th at 07:23am GMT, with the Total Solar Eclipse in Scorpio-Jyeshtha. This event is a New Moon across the Rahu-Ketu axis, where the Shadow Planets come together with the twin luminaries, bringing worldly, materialist tendencies to the fore. The Sun, ruler of soul, is obscured by the […] November 26, 2021November 26, 2021
Transits December 2 – 15 ~ Sun (in Jyeshtha) ~ Giving protection and inspiration The Sun is in Jyeshtha from December 2nd to 15th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio, whose symbol is an Umbrella or Talisman. A light turns on wherever the Sun transits, and especially in this darkest and deepest of signs, you find new insight into creativity, leadership and personal charisma. Jyeshtha is […] November 22, 2021November 9, 2021
Transits December 1 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyeshtha from December 1st to 10th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha is ‘The Elder’, whose ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you step up and take responsibility as a spokesperson and voice of experience. Either you are dealing with […] November 21, 2021November 17, 2021
Transits December 1, 2021 – January 5, 2022 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ A repeating romantic theme Venus, planet of love and luxury is in Uttara Ashada between December 1st to January 5th 2022, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This is an extra-long transit through this asterism, as Venus is retrograde from December 19th, for six weeks altogether, giving romantic issues at this time extra importance. Uttara’s nature is elegant, […] November 21, 2021November 17, 2021
Transits November 23 – December 1 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ Achieving success through friendship Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha nakshatra, in the sign of Scorpio, from November 23rd to December 1st. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communicating where you are not content with superficial appearances. Anuradha is a softer and more celebratory […] November 13, 2021November 16, 2021
Transits November 20 – December 9 ~ Mars (in Vishakha) ~ Victory from a balanced approach Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th 2021. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory Arch, so your battling energy is on a high and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and raise […] November 10, 2021November 11, 2021
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on February 27/28, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor the […] Written by Align27 February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Revati Venus is in the nakshatra of Revati from March 15 to 25th, where the planet of love and art is at its most powerful. Your Predictions You have an irresistible romantic nature and a power of belief that is positively transformative, where your faith inspires a lover or friend and helps them become the person […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Apr 13 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 13 to 22nd 2026, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. Though analytical Mercury is not most at home in this nakshatra, you can allow your imagination to take over and approach an idea, book, or offer from a different angle. […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Apr 11 – 30 ~ Mars, Mercury, Saturn Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Tough talking tactics Mercury, Mars, and Saturn come together in the sign of Pisces from April 11th to 30th to create a complex picture for your communication. Your intuition is strong at this time, and you arrive at answers by unconventional means. Listen to wise advice, but don’t be put off by undue scepticism from people on the […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 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