Transits October 5 – December 7 ~ Ketu (in Anuradha) ~ Intensity with an eye for detail Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and nonattachment, enters the second pada of Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on October 5th. Anuradha is an auspicious nakshatra whose symbol of a Triumphal Arch holds the promise of success, and is also associated with good relations and personal friendship. Pada two is underpinned by Virgo navamsha […] September 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 11 – 31 ~ Mars (in Chitra) ~ Build smart and fight fair Mars, planet of energy and competition, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the zodiacal sign of Virgo and half in Libra from October 11th until October 31st. Chitra translates to ‘the brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining jewel speaks to the star’s brightness in the sky, which sees you drawn to both […] September 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 27 – November 2 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ A sudden romantic switch Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from October 27th to November 2nd 2021. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’ where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm and here, an unstable romantic scenario. This crossover occurs at the cusps of fire and […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 9 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Grab a second opportunity Mercury, planet of the mind, is retrograde in Hasta nakshatra from October 9th to 28th 2021, returning through its recent position of early September. This retro phase lasts until October 19th, as Mercury remains in Hasta and its strong sign of Virgo, and you are perfectly placed to take advantage of a new or repeating […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles 5 Micro Steps to Turn Around A Stressful Day Too many things on your to do list? People demanding too many things from you? Juggling family life and work life and it’s all becoming a bit too much? These are all things (plus more) that can contribute to us having a stressful day. Sometimes we just need to charge our mental batteries and sometimes […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 24 – November 6 ~ Sun (in Swati) ~ Find new romantic inspiration The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2021. Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where you act as an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact, diplomacy and the confidence to back […] September 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 17 – 30 ~ Venus (in Jyeshtha) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, enters Jyeshtha from October 17th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha is ‘the elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group of people. You are the […] September 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 10 – 24 ~ Sun (in Chitra) ~ Shed light on your creativity Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chitra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 24th. Chitra’s Shakti is the ‘power to collect merit’, so you are invested in good works and business which produces a life-supporting effect. You have a flair for […] September 8, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 5 – December 7 ~ Rahu (in Krittika) ~ A meeting of material and spiritual Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and ambition, is in pada four of Krittika nakshatra from October 5th 2021. This pada relates to Pisces Navamsha, the subchart of spirituality and relationship, which gives an underlying mystical and romantic side to Rahu’s daily obsessions. Krittika is a fiery asterism symbolized by a flame or razor blade, […] September 8, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles The Spiritual Significance of Janmashtami by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Janmashtami is the day when we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna (the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu). Lord Krishna signifies “Ananda” (bliss or pure happiness). We express happiness through celebration. So, Janmashtami is celebrating the birth of Bliss. It is the day when that (divine) joy manifests.” Timings Germany – Aug […] August 30, 2021November 5, 2021
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
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio Mercury, planet of communication, is retrograde in Scorpio and Libra from November 9th to 29th 2025, giving you a second chance to profit from a recent opportunity. Your Predictions Mercury is under contrasting influences through this transit, mostly from fiery Mars and wise Jupiter, which sees you being pulled in different directions. You may feel […] Written by Align27 November 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Your Predictions – Venus in Swati + Mars in Combust Venus in Swati – Nov 07 to Nov 18 Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from November 7th to 18th, 2025. Venus in Swati Predictions Swati is associated with subtle qualities of learning and intellect, justice and forgiveness, and Venus’s strong position in its own sign […] Written by Align27 November 5, 2025November 5, 2025
Your Predictions – Sun in Vishakha The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th 2025, where the Sun emerges gradually from its place of debilitation in Libra and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. Your Predictions You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinions to courage, decisiveness, and chasing up your goals […] Written by Align27 November 4, 2025November 4, 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