Transits September 26 – October 10 ~ Sun (in Hasta) ~ Shine a light on your skills The Sun, the star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 26th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolised by the Hand and handicraft. Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity here and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your eye […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 23 – October 4 ~ Venus (in Swati) ~ Share experiences with somebody different Venus, planet love and the arts are in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 23rd to October 4th, 2024. Swati is associated with subtle qualities of learning and intellect, justice and forgiveness, and Venus’s strong position in its own sign gives you great promise. You have natural poise and a sense of fairness […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 22 – October 26 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ Combine skill with specialist knowledge Jupiter, the planet of education and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Mrigashira from September 22nd to October 26th, 2024. This extended transit includes Jupiter’s retrograde motion from October 20th, as the planet slows down and then reverses after it has moved almost to the end of Taurus since May 2024. Opportunities have been […] August 21, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits September 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, the planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from September 21st to 28th 2024. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock shows the leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, and you are concerned with being of service to others. This nakshatra rulership […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits September 18 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Pisces) ~ Burn away old layers The Lunar Eclipse on September 18th arrives in Pisces-Purva Bhadrapada, the nakshatra associated with fire and purging. This is good symbolism for an eclipse, an event that signifies the end of one cycle before another starts with an obstacle cleared away. Though only a partial eclipse, this is a Full Moon, where the emotional lunar […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Transits August 24 – September 18 ~ Venus in Virgo (debility) ~ Working with love Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from August 24th to September 18th, 2024. Virgo is the sign of Venus’s debilitation – neecha – where it has greater trouble expressing itself, in relationships, creativity, and all its signature affairs. You can be highly analytical about your partner, but this approach also makes […] August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Articles Which Houses Does Saturn Aspect In Your Birth Chart? Each planet has an aspect on various houses. Saturn aspects the 3rd, 7th and 10th houses from its placement in your birth chart. If you have Saturn in the 1st house, it will aspect the 3rd, 7th and 10th houses in your chart. Similarly, if you have Saturn in the 2nd house, it will aspect […] August 20, 2024November 15, 2025
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Articles Lunar Return – Your Monthly Birthday – Rituals & Insights Similar to a solar return (varshphal) which happens annually when the sun returns to its natal position near your birthday, a lunar return, known in Vedic astrology as the monthly Tithi Pravesha, happens each month. This event is marked when the moon returns to the exact degree and sign it occupied at your birth, and […] August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Articles The Ultimate Vedic Fast: Ekadashi What is Ekadashi? The term “Ekadashi” comes from the Sanskrit word for the number 11. It refers to the eleventh lunar day (tithi) between the 🌚 New Moon and 🌝 Full Moon phases. The Moon’s waxing and waning phases are divided into stages known as tithis, with Ekadashi (the 11th lunar day) being traditionally regarded […] August 13, 2024August 14, 2024
Jun 17 – 22 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Taking pride in your intelligence Mercury, planet of the mind, is conjunct with the Sun in Gemini from June 17th to Jun 22nd 2026. Sun and Mercury are in different nakshatras within Gemini and far enough apart within this sign to keep their integrity and not interfere with each other’s functions. Together, these planets make Budhaditya Yoga, a combination for […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Jun 16 – July 4 ~ Mars (in Krittika) ~ Having energy to burn Mars, planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Krittika, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between June 16th and July 4th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor is reflected in its ruling deity, Agni, which is the personification of sacred fire. Krittika’s basic nature is warlike and rajasic, where […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 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