Transits September 9 ~ Mars (Retrograde) ~ Pace yourself and work smart. Mars, planet of drive and competition, goes retrograde on September 9th, starting in its own sign of Aries and in the nakshatra of Ashwini. Of all planets, Mars is best suited to forward movement, so special measures may be needed to handle this transit and to avoid potential pitfalls. Patience and forethought don’t come […] September 8, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 8 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Use your practical intelligence. Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from September 8th to 17th, in the zodiacal sign of Virgo. Your thinking in this period has the backing of Mercury in its practical and intelligent best sign, where you not only pick up new information quickly but know how to use it. Hasta especially […] September 7, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 6 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Purva Ashadha) ~ Find new belief in your love life. Jupiter, planet of spirituality and expansion, is in Purva Ashadha pada three from September 6th to 20th, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. Jupiter is at home in this sign, which is always a positive event, giving potential for freedom and good fortune, and you can draw on a sense of inner strength […] September 5, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 – October 7 ~ Ketu (Gandanta) ~ Soul transformation moves into your emotions. Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality and sacrifice is in the first pada (part) of Mula nakshatra, and moves through the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs between September 7th and October 7th 2020. Usually planets going through this passage transit from water to fire, and from Jyesthta to Mula nakshatras, but backward-moving […] September 3, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 4 – 16 ~ Venus (in Pushya) ~ Love with spiritual energy. Venus, the planet of relationships, art and luxuries enters the nakshatra of Pushya within the sign of Cancer on September 4th until 16th. Spiritual generosity singles out your affections now and Pushya is a fortunate and life-sustaining nakshatra, where your ideas are taken up at a higher level and you get romantic and professional […] September 2, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Your laid-back style enhances your gifts. Sun, planet of self-expression, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 30th until September 13th 2020. This is the Sun’s domain in its home sign, giving you a natural confident touch, but Purva is also an easier-going asterism than the previous full-on Magha nakshatra and here is more concerned with fun and adventure. You are […] August 27, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 9 ~ 3 Spiritual Knots in August It’s been a strange year so far – astrologically even stranger, and August has some interesting things coming up too. Here’s why. Mars is slowing itself down a little, in preparation for its Retrograde on September 9th. But, before that, it completed a whole round of the zodiac as it went into Gandanta (7th August). […] August 13, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits August 13 – 21 ~ Sun (Gandanta) ~ Make your instincts creative. The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and the nakshatras of Ashlesha and Magha on August 13th until 21st. Gandanta is the double border area either side of the zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, which can bring a period of instability for your […] August 11, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits August 10 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Success through intellect and intuition. Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 10th to 17th 2020, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with hypnotism and emotional insight. Ashlesha gives you good emotional understanding but also knowledge of how the real-world works – serpents are symbols of wisdom and shrewdness, and you may encounter manoeuvring and manipulation from people […] August 9, 2020November 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
Dec 20 – 30 ~ Venus (in Mula) ~ A romantic purist Venus, planet of romance and art, is in Sagittarius-Mula from December 20th to 30th 2025, the nakshatra associated with essentials and foundations. Mula’s Shakti, or special gift, ‘To Ruin and Tear Apart’ sees you clearing out old attachments and letting in positive new romantic energy. This nakshatra’s symbol of a Root shows Mula’s position at […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury in Vishakha Meets Combust Venus in Libra Mercury in Vishakha – Nov 20 to Dec 09 Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th, 2025. Mercury in Vishakha Predictions Mercury in its retrograde phase goes through the same place it was recently in mid-to-late October, and you […] Written by Align27 November 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Your Predictions – 3 Powerful Transits Begin This Week Venus in Vishakha – Nov 18 to Nov 28 Venus, the planet of relating and luxury, enters Vishakha, across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from Nov 18 to 28th, 2025. Venus in Vishakha Predictions This nakshatra is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods, and Agni, the embodiment of divine […] Written by Align27 November 17, 2025November 17, 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