Transits September 11 – 23 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ Sowing seeds of new friendship Venus, planet love, luxury and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 11th to 23rd, 2021. In its own sign, Venus sends a message of fairness and balance in relationship, and you reap the rewards of patient attention and bargaining. Swati is associated with subtle qualities of mildness and intellect, […] August 10, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 2 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Get to grips with your subject Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from September 2nd to 13th 2021, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo where it is most at home. Earthy, practical and intelligent, you pick up new information quickly and know how to use it, with Hasta in particular symbolized by the Hand, in the sense of […] August 10, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 30 – September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Showcase your relaxed leadership Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13h 2021. This nakshatra falls inside zodiacal Leo, where the Sun is strong and at home, though Purva’s symbol of a Hammock shows off your laid-back style which is at odds with Leo’s usual fiery heroics. […] August 2, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 31 – September 11 ~ Venus (in Chitra) ~ Attract attention and put on a show Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in the nakshatra of Chitra across the signs Virgo and Libra from August 31st to September 11th. Chitra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining gemstone finds Venus very much at home, in the Libra portion especially. Soft and feminine, this […] July 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 31 – September 21 ~ Mars (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ The space between laid back and assertive Mars, the warrior planet of energy and adventure, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 31st to September 21st. There’s a double-edged quality to this transit, with pushy Mars being in a nakshatra known for its laid back and fun-loving style. Uttara’s symbol of the Hammock […] July 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 24 – September 2 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 24th to September 2nd. Uttara shares the symbol of a Hammock with its previous asterism, Purva Phalguni, though Mercury here is more concerned with being of service to other people. Both nakshatras are […] July 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 19 – 31 ~ Venus (in Hasta) ~ Manifest the perfect relationship Venus, planet of relating and luxuries, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo on August 19thuntil 31st. This nakshatra is symbolised by a Hand and is known for seizing, taking, and all activities associated with sleight of hand. You may encounter people who are closed or guarded in their affections, or else […] July 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Likhita Japa – The Power of Writing Mantras The sanskrit word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. Essentially, a mantra is a ‘tool or instrument of the mind’. Chanting or writing mantras repetitively helps you focus and concentrate better and drives away distractions from the mind, enhancing productivity as your […] July 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Switch from instinctive to inspired Sun, the day-star and symbol of self, moves from the signs of Cancer to Leo and from the nakshatras Ashlesha to Magha, from August 13th to 20th 2021. This double transition is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ transit, which gives a loose and un-anchored energy where planets lose their power to act decisively and you end up […] July 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 10 – 31 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Fiery energy in a laid-back style Mars, planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, on August 10th until 31st, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach. Though you have fiery ego tied up in your attitude, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content to take things as they come. You […] July 23, 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