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
Transits March 17 – March 31 Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Let your spiritual energy shine The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces, from March 17th to 31st 2024. 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. This […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 18 – 31 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Let your spiritual energy shine The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from March 18th to 31st 2023. 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. This […] March 8, 2023February 24, 2023
Transits March 17 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Using imagination and intellect Mercury, planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 17th to 24th 2023, 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, 2023February 24, 2023
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
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
Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Apr 30 – May 6 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Start the debate Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from April 30th to May 6th 2026, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s stay in Pisces through the month of April, which featured delays, obstruction, and perhaps criticism from somebody in authority. Mercury in […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Apr 28 – May 1 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 28th to May 1st 2026. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Plans that were […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 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