Articles The Planet That Reveals Your Life Partner Did you know there’s a single planet in your birth chart that holds the secret to your marriage and soul-level partnerships? Your Darakaraka Report It’s called the Darakaraka – the planet with the lowest degree in your chart. More than just romantic compatibility, your Darakaraka reveals: The qualities and energy of your ideal life partner […] August 5, 2025July 19, 2026
Transits Oct 3 – 24 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Libra) ~ Assert yourself sweetly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with action-oriented Mars in Libra from October 3rd to 24th, 2025. This combination in a thinking-oriented air sign increases your mental energy and makes your wishes known clearly. You are smart and persuasive, but also ready to talk tough and give an ultimatum. There is a risk of irritable […] August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Transits Oct 9 – Nov 2 Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Asking the right questions Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from October 9th to November 2nd, 2025. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation – neecha – where it has greater trouble expressing itself naturally, in relationships, creativity, and all its signature affairs. This transit finds you highly analytical about your partner, where you can make […] August 5, 2025September 18, 2025
Transits Sep 21 – Nov 23 Ketu (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A romantic spiritual escape Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Purva Phalguni from September 21st to November 23rd 2025. Ketu in zodiacal Leo adds a dramatic quality to your desire for spiritual escape, and there is a fine line between your self-denying attitude and this sign’s need for recognition. Purva Pada […] August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Transits Sep 21 – Nov 23 Rahu (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Jumping into the future Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Purva Bhadrapada Pada (part) One from September 21st to November 23rd 2025, the nakshatra represented by a two-faced man. Rahu in zodiacal Aquarius sits well in the sign of progressive thinking and experimentation, and Pada one of Purva Bhadrapada also relates to Aries in the […] August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Transits Sep 20 – 28 Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Take a smart idea in your hands Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta, symbolised by a Hand, from September 20th to 28th 2025. This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place in Virgo, where you have practical and earthy intelligence, combining academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta is associated with handicraft and skill, along with a careful touch around money, so you […] August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Transits Sep 28 – Oct 7 Mercury (in Chitra) ~ A sudden flash of inspiration Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Chittra from September 28th to October 7th, 2025. Chittra translates to ‘The Brilliant’ and its symbol of a shining Jewel reflects its brightness in the night sky, bringing you skill in art, craft, and design. Mercury in its strong sign of Virgo for the […] July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Transits Sep 27 – Oct 10 Sun (in Hasta) ~ A moment of sudden clarity The Sun, day-star and planet of the self, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the Hand and handicraft. As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has an affinity in this asterism and gives you a confident and generous quality within the humble and earthy nature of zodiacal Virgo. The Sun […] July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Transits Sep 25 – Oct 6 Venus (in Purva Phalguni) ~ A relaxed romantic scene Venus, planet of art and relating, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni, ‘the previous red one’, from September 25th to October 6th 2025. Purva’s symbol of a Hammock describes its relaxed nature, which finds Venus in an easy-going and romantic setting where you’re happy to let a relationship take its own course. There’s no strict agenda or […] July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Articles Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
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Nov 12, 2026 – Mar 09, 2027 ~ Mars (in Leo) ~ Fire and drama Mars, the planet of energy and competition, is in Leo from November 12th, 2026, to March 9th, 2027, an extended transit that includes Mars’s retrograde arc. Mars in the sign of its friend, the Sun, has a confidence and assertiveness that sees you reaching for what you want and expressing yourself in style. Your flamboyant […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Nov 5 – 20 ~ Mars (in Gandanta) ~ Wait for your moment to strike Mars, the planet of energy and dynamism, is in the Gandanta zone between water and fire zodiacal signs and nakshatras from November 5th to 20th, 2026. This transit marks the end of Mars’s transit through debilitation in Cancer and sees it entering a greatly extended period in Leo, where your actions and decisions cross an […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Nov 3 – 25 ~ Mercury (in Swati) ~ Think it over again Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from November 3rd to 25th, 2026. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase up to November 14th, where the planet slows down and reverses over a place it first covered between October 1st to 12th of this year. Issues […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 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