Transits January 28 – May 31 ~ Venus Exaltation (in Pisces) ~ The power of love Venus, the planet of love, luxury, and art, is in Pisces from January 28th to May 31st, 2025, a greatly extended transit that includes its retrograde arc from March 2nd to April 13th. This four-month transit in Venus’s sign of exaltation brings great promise for your relationship, where you can explore far more than usual […] December 27, 2024December 27, 2024
Transits January 23 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in your knowledge The Sun, the planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the sign of Capricorn from January 23rd to February 6th, 2025. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. The Sun’s light shines on a previously hidden or forgotten area, as you define […] December 24, 2024January 8, 2025
Transits January 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Learn through an easy victory Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttarashadha from January 22nd to 30th 2025, the nakshatra that sits across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s auspicious energy emphasises diplomacy and moderation, and any issues that arise have the potential for serious discussion. This asterism’s Shakti, for ‘Uncontested Victory’, favours careful negotiation, […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 17 – February 1 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ A romantic transformation Venus, the planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from January 17th to February 1st, 2025, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘Raise the Spiritual Fire’ shows purging and cleansing, and Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing old […] December 24, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits January 13 – 22 ~ Mercury (in Purva Ashada) ~ Win the war between heart and head Mercury, the planet of speech and communication, is in Purvashadha, the nakshatra within the sign of Sagittarius from January 13th to 22nd 2025. Purvashadha translates to The Unconquered and is associated with invincibility, while its Shakti, or unique power, for ‘Invigoration’ sees a new approach to your thought, speech and writing. The presiding devata of […] December 24, 2024December 31, 2024
Transits January 12 – March 16 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A spiritual partnership Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and escape, is in Pada (part) Three of Uttara Phalguni from January 12th to March 16th, 2024. Uttara pada three relates to Aquarius navamsha, which adds an idealistic and humanitarian quality to your quest for spirituality, and you gravitate towards others of like mind. This Saturn-ruled side complements the […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 10 – 23 ~ Sun (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Light and success Sun, the planet of light and self-expression, is in Uttarashadha between January 10th and 23rd 2025, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is polished, educated, and diplomatic, and its Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Unchallenged Victory’, sees you putting work in at the start of an enterprise that promises ultimate […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 4 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Mula) ~ Take a deep dive into your subject Mercury, the planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from January 4th to 12th 2025. After spending an extended time in Scorpio at the end of 2024, including its retrograde phase through December, Mercury breaks new ground in direct motion and gives you a welcome new […] December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
Transits January 12 – April 12 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from January 12th to April 12th, 2025. This extended transit is a repeat of Mars’s passage through Punarvasu in October of 2024, and some issues repeat now that remind you of that time. Mars’s nature is to be […] December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
Transits January 12 – March 16 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A charismatic rebel Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada (part) One in the sign of Pisces from January 12th to March 16th, 2025. This pada relates to Leo in the navamsa chart of relationship and good fortune, which gives you underlying confidence in your ambitions and experimentation. The Sun-ruled Leo quality […] December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
Vasant Panchami Rituals to Invoke the Blessings of Goddess Saraswati As the vibrant festival of Vasant Panchami approaches, let’s honor the divine energy of Goddess Saraswati and invite her blessings into our lives. This auspicious day, celebrated on the 5th waxing lunar day of the Vedic month of Magha, falls on January 23rd, 2026. For your local timings and personalized insights, download the align27 app. My […] Written by Align27 January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
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Mar 29 – May 31 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhishak) ~ Mixing old and new Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhista Pada (part) Two from March 29th to May 31st 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius and has a special affinity with Shatabhishta’s progressive and experimental nature. Pada Two of this nakshatra relates to Capricorn navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Mar 25 – Apr 5 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ An instant attraction Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from March 25th to April 5th 2026, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power for Quick Action sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to a partner’s bold romantic move. […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Mar 23 – 28 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. 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 unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces into a […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 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