Transits February 07 – 18 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Playing with romantic fire Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 7th to 18th 2023, the nakshatra which reaches 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 emotional […] January 28, 2023January 24, 2023
Transits February 06 – 19 ~ Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ March to your own drum-beat The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 19th 2023, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To create fame and abundance’, sees you stepping up as a performer. The Sun by transit sheds […] January 27, 2023January 11, 2023
Transits February 04 – 14 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Rethink your victory strategy Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Uttara Ashada from February 4th to 14th 2023 the nakshatra across the zodiacal signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This transit sees Mercury return to Uttara after its recent retrograde period, and cover again the territory it was in from late December 2022 to early January 2023. Ideas, […] January 25, 2023January 6, 2023
Transits January 31 – March 6 ~ Saturn Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Balance of light and shade Saturn in Aquarius is in close proximity to the Sun from January 31st to March 6th 2023. The planet of boundaries, karma and success, is lost in the Sun’s glare through this transit, and symbolically becomes invisible. The vital organizing power and effect of Saturn is dissipated, and there may be a loosening or unbinding […] January 21, 2023December 30, 2022
Articles The Magic and Science of Astrology by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Astrology is a science and has an almanac, or calendar, which has five aspects or limbs to it. There are nine planets and twelve constellations, which are made up of 27 stars, or nakshatras. Every nine degrees in a constellation makes one star, and each star has four subdivisions, or padas; the first, second, third […] January 21, 2023January 20, 2023
Transits January 27 – February 7 ~ Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak from January 27th to February 7th, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius. Shatabhishak’s name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, for Healing may find you involved in medicine from a professional standpoint, or else a special person’s company has a positive and therapeutic […] January 17, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 24 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in new knowledge The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 24th to February 6th 2023. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. You can use this solar energy to define yourself with speech, and also to […] January 14, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 22 – February 15 ~ Venus, Saturn Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ An enduring attraction Venus, planet of relating, comes together with strict, karmic Saturn in the sign of Aquarius from January 22nd to February 15th 2023. These two stars appear to have little in common, but are great planetary friends who carry the promise of making a strong and lasting tie. Venus and Saturn have been transiting together since […] January 12, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 21 – February 8 ~Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A second chance to share Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in the third pada of Uttara Bhadrapada from January 21st to February 8th 2023. This transit sees Jupiter returning quickly over its position of June 2022, and an ambition or opportunity from that time may reoccur and be offered to you again. Jupiter’s effect is to heal, expand […] January 11, 2023December 29, 2022
Articles Sankranti – the Sun’s Twelve Changes of Sign in 2023 The six hours before and after the Sun’s move from one zodiac sign to another is called ‘Sankranti’, and there are twelve such days in a solar year, each with its own unique characteristics. Whilst Sankranti marks an unsettled period for the Sun, it’s an auspicious time for us to tap into the transitional energies […] January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Skanda Shashti Vrat – Powerful Mars Remedy Skanda Shashti Vrat is a potent ritual dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda or Murugan, the deity associated with the planet Mars. This ritual is especially beneficial for those facing difficulties due to Mars’s influence in their horoscope or during a Mars-dominant period. Signs of Mars’s Adverse Influence in Your Chart: Fatigue and […] Written by Align27 October 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Your Predictions – Venus in Swati + Mars in Combust Venus in Swati – Nov 07 to Nov 18 Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from November 7th to 18th, 2025. Venus in Swati Predictions Swati is associated with subtle qualities of learning and intellect, justice and forgiveness, and Venus’s strong position in its own sign […] Written by Align27 November 5, 2025November 5, 2025
Your Predictions – Sun in Vishakha The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th 2025, where the Sun emerges gradually from its place of debilitation in Libra and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. Your Predictions You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinions to courage, decisiveness, and chasing up your goals […] Written by Align27 November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Your Monthly Predictions – November 2025 This November there will be 20 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars Combust in Scorpio – Aquarius Nov 07, 2025 to Mar 27, 2026 Mars, planet of drive and competition, is in the state of combustion from November 7th, 2025, all the way to March 27th, 2026, going from the […] Written by Align27 October 31, 2025October 31, 2025
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