Transits May 12 – June 6 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Expressing your brain-child Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiac sign of Aries from May 14 to 21st 2025. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. An […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits May 12 – June 6 ~ Mars (in Ashlesha) ~ Develop your psychic strength Mars, the planet of action and drive, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from May 12th to Jun 6th, 2025. This is the final part of Mars’s transit through Cancer going back altogether to October of 2024, and you are acting on decisions now that may have been months in the making. Ashlesha is associated with shrewdness and […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits May 11 – 25 ~ Sun (in Krittika) ~ Burn away excess The Sun, a symbol of self and creativity, is in Krittika spanning the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 11th to 25th 2025. Krittika is a warlike and rajasic nakshatra, which begins in the Sun’s place of exaltation in Aries and gives you a flow of energy and a passionate identity with your goals. […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits 2 Conjunctions This Month May 7 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from May 7th to 14th 2025. This short transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any […] April 4, 2025April 10, 2025
Transits May 6 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ Speak up and decide Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini from May 6th to 14th 2025, the nakshatra in Aries known for speed and Quick Action. This transit is a sharp contrast to Mercury’s extended stay in Pisces going back to February 2025, including its whole retrograde phase, and now you get a welcome taste […] April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Transits May 4 – 9 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Move forward after a long delay Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from May 4th to 9th 2025. 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. Mercury has been […] April 4, 2025May 2, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Saturn, Venus Conjunction in Pisces Venus, the planet of relating, comes together with karmic Saturn in the sign of Pisces from March 29th, 2025 to May 31st, 2025. Your Predictions These two very different-seeming stars are actually planetary friends and together carry the promise of a mature and lasting bond. Venus is at its strongest in Pisces and puts a […] March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Articles Fire, Water, Air, Earth – Which One Reacts Like You? In Vedic astrology, every zodiac sign is aligned with one of the four Tattvas (elements)–Agni (Fire), Jala (Water), Vayu (Air), and Prithvi (Earth). The element of your Rising Sign (Ascendant), Moon sign, and other dominant planets reveals a lot about your personality and the way you approach your life. Your Birth Chart and Elements Here’s […] March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Transits Your Monthly Predictions – April 2025 This April there will be 14 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Venus in Purva Bhadrapada Apr 1 to Apr 25 Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from April 1st to 25th the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. This extended transit sees […] March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Revati Sun, the star of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th, 2025. Your Predictions This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal quality, which is particularly favourable for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust, with a […] March 28, 2025March 28, 2025
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Powerful Vedic Rituals for Sleep and a Peaceful Mind In Vedic Astrology, the 12th house governs our sleep and the state of our mind. This explains why poor sleep at night can leave us cranky, tired, and exhausted, often leading others to ask, “Are you out of your mind?” A good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining a sane and healthy mind. Thus, sleep […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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