Transits Apr 6 – 23 ~ Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 6th to 23rd 2026. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. Mars operates more subtly here than its usual heads-down […] March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Transits Apr 5 – 16 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries from April 5th to 16th, 2026. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears,’ and its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of hatching plans and creative ideas. These qualities give you a flair […] March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Transits Apr 2 – May 11 ~ Mars, Saturn Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Direct your energy and drive Mars, planet of action and energy, is in conjunction with Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, in the sign of Pisces from April 2nd to May 11th 2026. This is a combination of astrology’s two major malefic (harsh-natured) stars, which are also planetary enemies, so this transit requires careful handling. The tough quality of these […] March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Transits Apr 2 – 14 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ Fight for your ambition The Sun, planet of soul and identity, comes together with dynamic Mars in Pisces from April 2nd to 14th, 2026. Sun and Mars are in different nakshatras through this transit, and remain far enough apart in Pisces to allow each planet to express its energies freely. This pair is planetary friends, which together give you […] March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Transits Apr 1 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Look out for double-meaning Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from April 1st to 13th 2026, the nakshatra across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. This transit sees Mercury in the area it crossed from February 15th to March 10th, 2026, while it was then in retrograde motion. The results of your choices at that […] March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Mercury in Shatabhishak Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabishta from March 10th to April 1st 2026, an extended transit that includes part of Mercury’s retrograde phase up to March 20th. Your Predictions This is also a repeat of Mercury’s transit in Shatabishta from February 7th to 15th 2026, where a problem or question may […] March 8, 2026March 8, 2026
Transits March 03 – 20 ~ Mars, Rahu Conjunction (in Shatabhishak) ~ Dare to be different Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, in Shatabhishak from March 3rd to 20th 2026. This ‘Angarak Yoga’ sees Mars amplifiying Rahu’s naturally contrary nature and raising deeply-held desires that have remained buried but not forgotten. Rahu is particularly strong in this nakshatra and brings you a […] March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Transits Your Predictions – Saturn Combust in Pisces Saturn, lord of karma, is in combustion by its proximity to the Sun from March 8th to April 12th, 2026. Your Predictions This transit is a conjunction of planetary enemies that function in very different ways, and it takes work and faith to get the best from both sides. The Sun’s natural energy and charisma […] March 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Articles What’s Your Shakti (Power) Based On Your Birth Chart Every Nakshatra carries a Shakti which means power. Based on the Nakshatra your Moon occupies, you carry a distinct Shakti. It is the specific way energy moves through you. It is your innate capacity to act, respond, create, transform, nurture, protect, destroy, elevate, or complete. Your Shakti (Power) Your Nakshatra Shakti reveals: The type of […] March 4, 2026March 5, 2026
Articles Rituals to Manifest Abundance and Prosperity Lakshmi Jayanti – The Birth of Goddess Lakshmi The full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna is a special day known as Lakshmi Jayanti-a celebration of the birth of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. According to ancient scriptures, Lakshmi emerged from the Samudra Manthan (the cosmic churning of the ocean), […] March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta + Ashwini Venus in Gandanta – Mar 23 to Mar 28 Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2026March 24, 2026
Apr 30 – May 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Be a thought leader Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 30th to May 15th 2026. This transit gives you pride in your ideas and communication, and you want full credit for your input into any job or project. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, but together create Budhaditya Yoga, an […] Written by Align27 March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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