Transits April 7 – 12 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Romantic fire and water Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini from April 7th and 12th. This is the Gandanta zone between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that brings a knot or romantic issue to unravel. Venus goes from its highest exaltation on April 8th into fierier and […] March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 5 – 25 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Mix the personal with the collective Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in the third pada of Dhanishtha from April 5th to 25th, the asterism stretching across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada three is in the Aquarius portion of Dhanishtha and relates to Libra navamsha – the relationship and subtle-body chart – which brings an underlying relationship and […] March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Bring a vision into your thinking Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 2nd to 10th, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and oratory, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Though analytical […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from April 2nd to 24th 2021, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, representing a chase driven by desire […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles Your 10 Minute Vedic Bedtime Rituals It’s World Sleep Day today. In the Vedic culture we have rituals to start and end our day – here are 5 Vedic rituals that you can do every evening just before going to bed. These 10 minutes will most definitely set you up for a deep and restful sleep. Wash Your Feet Venus, […] March 19, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 22 – April 14 ~ Mars Rahu Conjunction ~ Dare to do things differently Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, altogether between February 22nd and April 14th. Both planets are in Rohini nakshatra, up to March 29th, where Rahu in particular is strong and brings you a stable and practical base for your ambitions. Yet Mars also agitates Rahu’s naturally rebellious […] March 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 31 – April 13 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Support a friend in need Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th 2021. This nakshatra means ‘the wealthy’ and gives you the promise of fortune and fine personal qualities, particularly for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust now, with visions of faraway places, […] March 16, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshtha) ~ Combine intuition with knowledge Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and escape, is in the first pada of Jyeshtha within the sign of Scorpio from March 30th to June 1st 2021. This area falls in Sagittarius navamsha, the subchart governing relationship and the subtle body, so there is a sense of finding a guiding philosophy as well Scorpio’s usual […] March 15, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 30 – June 1 ~ Rahu (in Rohini) ~ A different way of thinking Rahu, the shadow planet of rebellion and desire, enters the third pada of Rohini, within the sign of Taurus on March 30th until June 1st. Taurus by itself is a strong sign for Rahu, plus Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, famous for beauty and charm, a romantic nature and links with […] March 11, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles Shivratri Rituals ~ honor life and celebrate existence Shivratri 2021 This year Shivratri falls on the 11th of March, 2021 (For local timings check the align27 app). “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is […] March 10, 2021November 6, 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