Transits June 7 – Aug 18 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Show serious intelligence Saturn, the planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada Two of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from June 7th to August 18th. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality, with a focus on the finer things in life. Saturn gives you a […] May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Transits April 12 – May 12 ~ Saturn (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Out of shadow into the light Saturn, the planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from April 28th to June 7th. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality, with a focus on the finer things in life. Saturn gives you […] March 24, 2025March 24, 2025
Transits April 25 – May 16 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 25th to May 16th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This is the third time Venus has been through this nakshatra since February-March 2025, and this final pass in direct motion allows you to […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits February 1 – April 1 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from February 1st to April 1st, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This greatly extended transit comes due to Venus’s retrograde phase from March 2nd and sees a bigger focus on Uttara’s benevolent and spiritual energy. […] January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
Transits January 12 – March 16 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A charismatic rebel Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada (part) One in the sign of Pisces from January 12th to March 16th, 2025. This pada relates to Leo in the navamsa chart of relationship and good fortune, which gives you underlying confidence in your ambitions and experimentation. The Sun-ruled Leo quality […] December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
Transits November 10 – January 12, 2025 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Explore a different subject Rahu, the north node of the Moon and planet of desire, is in Uttara Bhadrapada pada (part) two, in the sign of Pisces, from November 10th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025. This pada relates to Virgo navamsa, ruled by Mercury, which focuses on your restless intellect and transforms and intensifies your communication. You have an […] October 8, 2024November 4, 2024
Transits July 8 – September 9 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Change comes through deep relating Rahu, the north node of the Moon and planet of desire, is in Uttara Bhadrapada in the sign of Pisces, from July 8th to September 9th 2024. This nakshatra relates to Scorpio navamsha, ruled by Mars, giving a doubly watery and emotional quality, where your experience arrives on the feeling level. Your relationships get extra […] May 31, 2024May 31, 2024
Transits April 27 – May 14 Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 27 to May 14th 2024. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces, is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. Mars operates more subtly here than its […] April 8, 2024April 8, 2024
Transits April 10 – 27 Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 3rd to 14th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This benevolent and spiritual zone is symbolized by the back legs of a bed, and Venus gives you an imaginative and expressive quality that goes […] April 1, 2024April 2, 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 […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Rituals to Strengthen Your Soul Planet In Vedic astrology, the Ātma Karaka, or the Soul Planet is the planet with the highest degree in your birth chart, acting as a cosmic guide shaping your life’s journey. Symbolically, the Soul Planet is the king of your birth chart, offering profound insights into your soul’s purpose and the lessons it seeks in this […] Written by Align27 November 2, 2025November 3, 2025
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Dec 30, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashadha) ~ Renewing romantic commitment Venus, planet of love and art, moves into Purvashadha in the sign of Sagittarius, December 30th to January 10th, 2026. This nakshatra translates to ‘the Undefeated’ and gives you a sense of invincibility that favours a long-lasting relationship built on shared values. Purva’s Shakti, or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal sees Venus sparking a […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find meaning in love The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Sagittarius from Dec 29th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026. These two planetary enemies have a powerful effect on each other while they move closely together through Purva and Uttara Ashadha. You are friendly and outgoing, are open to new company, and may receive more […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Speak the truth fearlessly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year period, which puts your focus on meaning and a promise of mental freedom, either through travel or study. Mercury […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 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