Transits November 21 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Through the gap Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from November 21st to 30th 2024. This transit sees Mercury remain in Scorpio as part of its longer stay in the sign-up to early January 2025, through the Scorpio Gandanta degrees, or junction area. This phrase translates […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits November 19 – December 2 ~ Sun (in Anuradha) ~ Indulge yourself in different company The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Anuradha from November 19th until December 2nd, 2024, a gentler and more sensitive nakshatra within tough, Mars-ruled Scorpio. Sun exchanges glance with expansive Jupiter through this transit, so your social life can be a perfect escape from the intensity where you accept an exotic invitation just to […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits November 18 – 29 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashada) ~ Renewing your vows Venus, the planet of love and art, moves into Purvashadha in the sign of Sagittarius, November 18th to 29th 2024. This nakshatra translates to ‘the Undefeated’ and gives a sense of invincibility that favours a long-lasting relationship built on solid ground. Purva’s Shakti, or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal sees Venus spark a romantic […] October 8, 2024October 22, 2024
Transits November 16 – December 15 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills Mercury, the planet of the mind, is conjunct with the life-giving Sun in Scorpio from November 16th to December 15th, 2024. This transit is part of Mercury’s extended two-month-plus stay in Scorpio, where it is alternately energized and burnt up by the Sun’s light, making a combination of business and study. The Sun goes from […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits November 11 – December 8 ~ Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from November 11th to December 8th, 2024, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. This longer-than-usual transit takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase after November 27th and sees Jyeshta’s issues being ground in more thoroughly. Keep in mind that you may not completely answer a question even […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits November 10 – January 12, 2025 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A gentle path to truth Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and escape, is in Pada (part) four of Uttara Phalguni from November 10th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025. Uttara Phalguni’s laid-back and fun-loving style, symbolized by a Hammock, is a challenge to Ketu’s underlying intensity and drive for transcendence that permeates everything you do. You are looking for a […] October 8, 2024November 4, 2024
Transits November 10 – January 12, 2025 ~ Rahu (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Explore a different subject Rahu, the north node of the Moon and planet of desire, is in Uttara Bhadrapada pada (part) two, in the sign of Pisces, from November 10th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025. This pada relates to Virgo navamsa, ruled by Mercury, which focuses on your restless intellect and transforms and intensifies your communication. You have an […] October 8, 2024November 4, 2024
Transits November 6 – 18 ~ Venus (in Mula) ~ Be a true romantic purist Venus, a planet of romance and art, is in Sagittarius-Mula from November 6th to 18th 2024, the nakshatra associated with essentials and foundations. Mula’s Shakti, or special gift, ‘To Ruin and Tear Apart’ sees you clearing out old attachments and letting in positive new romantic energy. Be careful of going too far in breaking your […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits November 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Vishakha) ~ Combine dynamism with diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th 2024, where the Sun emerges gradually from its place of debilitation in Libra and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinions to courage, decisiveness, and chasing up your goals with energy. […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Transits November 1 – 11 ~ Mercury (in Anuradha) ~ A diplomatic victory Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, is in Anuradha, in the sign of Scorpio, from November 1st to 11th 2024. This transit gives you a flair for business and networking, and an intense and deep-reaching way of communication, where you are not content with surface appearances. The Shakti, or special gift, of this […] October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Your 7th Lord’s Nakshatra – Love, Trust & Commitment We’ve been on a journey through the House Rulers in Nakshatras series, exploring how each house lord shapes your destiny. You’ve already seen insights for your Ascendant Lord (self-expression), 2nd Lord (wealth and values), 3rd Lord (courage and communication), 4th Lord (inner peace), 5th Lord (creativity and past life merits), and 6th Lord (challenges and discipline). House […] Written by Align27 September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Daily Colors of Navratri 2025 There are specific colours associated with each of the nine days of Navratri. You can honor the Goddess of the day by wearing something of this colour. To learn more about Navratri 2025, read our latest blog post – Your Navratri 2025 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Colors based on your local city! Written by Align27 September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 20 – 29 Mercury (in Jyeshta) ~ The voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 20th to 29th 2025, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal Scorpio. Jyeshta translates as ‘The Elder’, and sees you stepping up and owning the role as a spokesperson and voice of experience. You may be dealing with older people or applying your expertise in […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026 ~ Mars, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Fight hard and fair The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 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