Transits March 16 – May 18 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Make a difference in the world Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and spirituality, is in Pada (part) Two of Uttara Phalguni from March 16th to May 18th, 2025. Uttara pada two relates to Capricorn navamsha, which adds a practical and realistic quality to your desire for escape, though there’s a sharp contrast between these two directions. This Saturn-ruled undercurrent adds […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 16 – May 18 ~ Rahu (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Finding an emotional escape Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Purva Bhadrapada Pada (part) Four in the sign of Pisces from March 16th to May 18th, 2025. This pada relates to Cancer in the navamsa chart of relationship and good fortune and gives you emotional insight into your ambitions and a desire to break free […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 15 – April 7 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, the planet of intelligence, goes retrograde from March 15th to Apr 7th, 2025, and remains in the sign of Pisces all the way. Mercury is debilitated in Pisces but gets some strength from being alongside artistic Venus which is also retrograde in this sign, and between the two planets, you have a vivid and […] February 11, 2025February 19, 2025
Transits 2 Conjunctions This Month March 14 – April 14 Sun, Venus, Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Pisces) ~ A wide range of options The Sun, Venus, Mercury and Rahu are all conjoined in Pisces from March 14th to April 14th, making a complex and varied planetary picture. The presence of shadowy Rahu makes an ‘eclipse season’ with change and instability, […] February 11, 2025February 19, 2025
Transits March 14 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Leo (Uttara Phalguni) ~ Finding emotional independence A total lunar eclipse arrives in Leo-Uttara Phalguni on March 14th, 2025, as the Sun and Moon face off across the final degrees of Leo and Aquarius. The late sign degree of this eclipse creates a powerful transformative quality, with a sense of tipping over from one state into another. Your efforts of the last […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 4 – 17 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Purging and clearing a space The Sun, the symbol of light and Self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 4th to 17th 2025, the nakshatra lying across the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus take on a new urgency, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, Power of Spiritual Fire, gives this transit a ritual, cleansing quality. Purva’s ruling […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Articles Health and Longevity – Ratha Saptami Rituals Ratha Saptami – Cleanse, Heal and Recharge Imagine a day when the energy of the Sun is at its peak—offering a powerful opportunity to cleanse, heal, and recharge. Ratha Saptami, also known as the Sun’s Birthday (Surya Jayanti), is an ancient Vedic tradition that marks the transition of the Sun towards the northern hemisphere, symbolizing […] February 3, 2025February 4, 2025
Transits March 2 – April 13 ~ Venus Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Use your power of belief Venus, the planet of love, luxury, and the arts, is retrograde in its exaltation sign of Pisces from March 2nd to April 13th, 2025. You will probably notice a hidden side of a friend, family member or co-worker through this time – perhaps an unexpected vulnerability – and end up seeing them in a different […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Transits March 2 – 29 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Having a serious talk Saturn, the planet of karma and success, enters pada (part) three of Purva Bhadrapada from March 2nd to 29th 2025, the area that relates to Gemini navamsha, ruled by Mercury. This is Saturn’s first move through this nakshatra in its long transit through Aquarius and should see you breaking new ground and moving ahead with […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Transits March 1 – April 3 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 1st to April 3rd, 2025, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from March 15th and gives an extended experience within this asterism, which gives you added powers of speech and eloquence. Analytical Mercury […] February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Powerful Remedy from Panchabrahma Upanishad The Panchabrahma Upanishad introduces five divine forms of Lord Shiva (the transformational divine energy) each linked to an element and specific planets in your birth chart: Aghora – Fire (Sun, Mars, Ketu) Vāmadeva – Water (Moon, Venus) Sadyojāta – Earth (Mercury) Īśāna – Space (Jupiter) Tatpuruṣā – Air (Saturn, Rahu) When the Moon transits one […] Written by Align27 May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Your Mercury’s Nakshatra Reading What Mercury reveals about your speech, thoughts & mental power The Nakshatra Mercury occupies at the time of your birth fine-tunes your mental frequency. It reveals the style of your intelligence – whether you’re naturally strategic, poetic, curious, analytical, or emotionally insightful. It shows how your thoughts form, why you speak the way you do, […] Written by Align27 May 28, 2025May 26, 2025
July 13 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Practical and progressive knowledge Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada three of Ardra between July 13th and 28th 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Pada three of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for its progressive and socially oriented style. You have […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, a planet of love and art, enters Rohini in the sign of Taurus from July 8th to 20th 2025, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm and aesthetics make a perfect setting. Both planet and nakshatra share links to agriculture and fertility, with Rohini’s Shakti ‘To Grow’ being a classically feminine energy where you expand […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
July 7 – 29 ~ Mercury (in Ashlesha) ~ Speaking the hidden truth Mercury, the planet of thought and intelligence, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from July 7th to Jul 29th, 2025. Ashlesha is ruled by the Naghas, the mythical snakes who acted as guardians of celestial treasure, and this ‘serpent nakshatra’ shows your protectiveness and worldly wisdom. Your thoughts are wrapped up with intuition and emotional insight, and your […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 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