Transits August 20 – September 22 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless quest for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, enters pada (part) one of Mrigashira from August 20th to September 22nd, as part of its swift movement through the sign of Taurus. Mrigashira’s myth of a pursuit driven by desire reflects your goals of knowledge and security, and the thrill of the chase now has a definite […] July 15, 2024July 15, 2024
Transits August 18 – October 3 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Focus your intent Saturn, the planet of karma and success, re-enters pada (part) one of Purva Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2024, in the Aquarius portion of this nakshatra. This is part of Saturn’s retrograde cycle, where it goes back over the area it covered in April and May of this year, and you decide whether […] July 15, 2024July 15, 2024
Articles Relationship, Career & Confidence Forecast Mars in Krittika Nakshatra (Aries and Taurus) – Get things done Mars, a planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Krittika, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between July 7th and 27th, 2024. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first in fiery, assertive Aries where Mars is at home, […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits August 18 – September 7 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Going out on a mental limb Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 18th to September 7th, 2024. This double-junction area translates to a ‘knot-end’ and stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, where an unstable and karmic quality makes it hard […] July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Transits 3 Conjunctions This Month August 17 – 22 Mercury, Sun (conjunction in Leo) ~ Dramatic powers of speech Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the Sun in Leo from August 17th to 22nd 2024. This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase up to August 29th, where you are reviewing your options and perhaps going […] July 5, 2024July 18, 2024
Transits August 12 – 29 ~ Mercury Combust (in Leo, Cancer) ~ Get a firm hold of the facts Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combusted by the life-giving Sun from August 12th to 29th 2024. Combustion arises when Mercury is close to the Sun and burnt up in the solar glare, and you lose your power to communicate and think clearly. Mercury becomes literally invisible in the sky and symbolically leaves […] July 5, 2024July 5, 2024
Transits August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Switch from instinctive to inspired Sun, the day star and symbol of self, moves from the signs of Cancer to Leo and from the nakshatras Ashlesha to Magha, from August 13th to 20th 2024. This double transition is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ transit, which gives loose and un-anchored energy, where the Sun loses its power to act decisively and you end […] July 5, 2024July 5, 2024
Transits Remedies – Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius Saturn, planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Aquarius from June 29th to November 15th 2024. This is Saturn’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the year so far repeat and are built up for the long term. Download the align27 app to learn how this retrograde will affect you based on […] July 2, 2024July 2, 2024
Transits August 16 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Show off your big heart Sun, the planet of soul and pride, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from August 16th until 30th 2024. This nakshatra is the Heart of the Lion, the very essence of Leo’s fiery energy, and its name translates to ‘The Grand’. Magha’s symbol of a Royal Throne-Room adds to your regal quality which you […] June 25, 2024June 25, 2024
Transits August 16 – September 6 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, a planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from August 16th to September 6th, 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol, The Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents a hunt […] June 25, 2024June 25, 2024
Lunar Eclipse in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Leo) – Insights and Remedies A lunar eclipse always occurs on a Full Moon, or Poornima, when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other. At this time, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Astronomically it is a shadow event. Astrologically it is an emotional and karmic event. Your Lunar […] Written by Align27 February 23, 2026February 24, 2026
Your 12th House Reading We’ve now unlocked the final layer in the House Lords series inside your Birth Chart – the 12th Lord in Nakshatras. The 12th house represents losses, expenses, isolation, foreign lands, sleep, subconscious patterns, and spiritual surrender. It shows where your energy flows outward, where attachments dissolve, and where deeper spiritual lessons quietly unfold. Your Nakshatra […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Apr 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th, 2026. This double-border area extends on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability where your plans fall […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Transit Sun in Pisces – Predictions & Remedies based on your Rising/Moon Sign By transit the Sun will be in Pisces from March 14th to April 14th, 2026. For local timings, get the align27 app. View Local TImings Insights The Sun moves from Aquarius, the natural 11th house of desires and fulfilment of wishes, to Pisces, the natural 12th house of peace, contentment, and release. Aquarius is an […] Written by Align27 March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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 […] Written by Align27 March 11, 2026March 11, 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