Transits January 1 – 7 ~ Venus (Gandanta) ~ Mixed messages in love From January 1st to 7th, Venus, planet of love and luxury moves from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula. This is the Gandanta knot between water and fire signs and also the gap between nakshatras, a double ‘sandhi’ that makes this area unsupported and have somewhat of a fated quality. Venus goes from the passion and intensity of […] January 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits December 24 – January 4 ~ Venus (in Jyeshta) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, is in Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio from December 24th 2020 until January 4th 2021. Jyeshta’s name is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so your love life centres on taking responsibility for your partner or a larger group of people. You […] December 22, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 13 – 24 ~ Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Creative alliances make victory Venus, planet of art and relationships, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio on December 13th until 24th. Anuradha is a nakashatra associated with friendship and a collective business style, where you can create alliances and collaborations in a win-win approach. Its symbol is a Triumphal Arch, so the emphasis is very much on success, […] December 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits December 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Vishakha) ~ From compromise to passion. Venus planet of love and luxury, is in Vishakha nakshatra which lies across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from December 3rd to 14th 2020. This nakshatra is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods, and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which creates a passionate and powerful mixture of energies. […] December 1, 2020November 6, 2021
Born with a Retrograde Planet? Here’s What It Reveals A retrograde planet reveals unfinished karmic work from a past life-something you are here to revisit, resolve, or approach differently. It creates an intense focus on that planet’s area of life, bringing delays, inner struggles, repetition, and powerful desires. You may feel like you’re going through the same lessons over and over, but with each […] Written by Align27 July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Ādi Amāvásya: A Day to Honor Your Ancestors Thursday, July 24 (starts 2:30 AM IST on July 24 and ends at 12:42 AM IST on July 25) is Ādi Amāvāsyā, a deeply significant day to honor our ancestors, release past karmas, and reset our spiritual compass. Occurring in the Tamil month of Ādi and during the Sun’s southward journey (Dakshinayana), this New Moon is especially […] Written by Align27 July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Oct 9 – 17 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Virgo) ~ Asking a romantic question The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Virgo from October 9th to 17th, 2025. These two planetary enemies have a subtle effect on each other, while remaining far enough apart in Virgo to operate independently in their own styles. Venus’s aura of charm and diplomacy is not burnt up in the […] Written by Align27 August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
Sep 15 – Oct 2 Mercury Exaltation (in Virgo) ~ A touch of genius Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is exalted in Virgo from September 15th to October 2nd, 2025. Virgo is Mercury’s sign, which gives you extra intelligence and analytical ability, as well as practical earthy skills that you can apply in the real world. You can express yourself smartly and know exactly what to say in […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 2025
Oct 6 – 17 Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from October 6th to 17th, 2025. Uttara’s symbol of a Hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in company, and […] Written by Align27 August 6, 2025August 6, 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