Transits December 26 – January 6, 2023 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Removing an obstacle to relationship Venus, planet of love and luxury moves into Uttara Ashada, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn, from December 26th to January 6th. Uttara’s nature is elegant, learned and diplomatic, with the promise of winning popularity and many friends, and is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of virtue and fine quality. Venus […] December 16, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits December 22 – January 4, 2023 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Victory in a war of words Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from Dec 22nd 2022 to Jan 4th 2023, the nakshatra across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. On December 29th, Mercury goes retrograde in Uttara, which makes this effectively a transit of two halves, and it’s good to get business and major decisions fixed in the […] December 12, 2022November 22, 2022
Transits February 22 – March 10 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Removing obstacles in love Venus, planet of love and luxury moves into Uttara Ashada on February 22nd, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is elegant, learned and diplomatic, and has the promise of popularity and many friends, and is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of virtue and fine quality. Venus sits comfortably […] February 12, 2022January 31, 2022
Transits February 21 – March 11 ~ Mars (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Take action to remove obstacles Mars, planet of energy and competition, enters Uttara Ashada, across the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn, from February 21st 2022. Uttara is a cultured nakshatra which emphasises diplomacy and moderation when used in the right way. Fiery Mars’s transit gives you restless and gung-ho energy as well, and you may decide a cut-off point or […] February 11, 2022February 14, 2022
Transits January 22 – February 19 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Easy victory second-time around Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is retrograde in Uttara Ashada from January 22nd. It goes direct in motion on February 4th, though remains in Uttara altogether until February 19th, in the Capricorn portion of this nakshatra. Your plans and thinking go back to an earlier stage, or you find a new mental approach to […] January 12, 2022December 30, 2021
Transits January 11 – 24 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ The right ambition arrives unopposed The Sun, planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttarashadha between January 11th and 24th, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, sees you putting work in at the start of an enterprise which promises ultimate […] January 1, 2022December 28, 2021
Transits December 27, 2021 – January 5, 2022 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Unchallenged victory from thinking smart Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from December 27th 2021 to January 5th 2022, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This auspicious asterism emphasises diplomacy and moderation, and its Shakti for ‘Uncontested Victory’ favours using careful negotiation in all situations. Uttara’s fixed quality brings hard-earned rewards and a […] December 17, 2021December 28, 2021
Transits December 19, 2021 – January 29, 2022 ~ Venus (Retrograde) ~ A full circle in love Venus, planet of love, values and the arts, goes retrograde in Capricorn-Uttara Ashada on December 19th 2021, all the way until January 29th 2022. This six week or forty-day-and-forty-night cycle repeats from the same point every eight years, as the Venus-Earth relationship describes a five pointed star or ‘rose’ in the sky. This present cycle […] December 9, 2021December 9, 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 January 25 – February 5 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Remove a block from your relationship Venus, planet of love and luxury is in Uttara Ashada between January 25th to February 5th, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is intelligent and diplomatic, with the promise of popularity and many friends, and it is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of virtue and fine quality. Venus sits comfortably […] January 20, 2021November 6, 2021
Tithi Insights – The Moon’s Daily Mood Introducing Tithi Insights – The Moon’s Daily Mood in Today’s Horoscope Every day, the Moon takes on a unique “mood” that quietly shapes the flow of events, your mindset, and even how you respond to the world. In Vedic time-keeping, this is called the Tithi – the lunar day based on the distance between the Sun […] Written by Align27 August 18, 2025August 19, 2025
This Nakshatra in Your Chart Shapes Every Bold Move You Make The House Rulers in Nakshatras section inside your Birth Chart just got its next update – and this time we’re exploring your 3rd Lord. Your 3rd house lord governs courage, communication, skills, siblings, and the way you approach new challenges. It shows how you take initiative, the kind of risks you’re willing to embrace, and […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 14, 2025
Oct 27 – Nov 23 ~ Mercury, Mars Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Using words as weapons Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with forceful, assertive Mars in Scorpio from October 27th to November 23rd 2025. This is a great transit for mental energy and making your wishes known clearly. Part of you prefers to keep your thinking private and to rely on hints or suggestions, but you are also ready to […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 27 – Nov 7 Venus (in Chitra) ~ Design a new relationship Venus, planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chittra across the signs Virgo and Libra from October 27th to November 7th 2025. Chittra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining Jewel makes a natural setting for luxurious Venus, where you enjoy showiness and glamour, and […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Oct 24 – Nov 6 Sun (in Swati) ~ Power through diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2025. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, though you […] Written by Align27 August 12, 2025August 12, 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