Transits February 22 – March 10 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Removing obstacles in love Venus, planet of love and luxury moves into Uttara Ashada on February 22nd, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is elegant, learned and diplomatic, and has the promise of popularity and many friends, and is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of virtue and fine quality. Venus sits comfortably […] February 12, 2022January 31, 2022
Transits January 5 – February 22 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashada) ~ A second chance for easy victory Venus, planet of love and values, is retrograde in Purva Ashada from January 5th 2022 altogether until February 22nd, an extended period which puts extra focus on the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. The energy of this transit gives you a feeling of and desire for invincibility, despite frequent challenges and battles, and you […] December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Transits December 19, 2021 – January 29, 2022 ~ Venus (Retrograde) ~ A full circle in love Venus, planet of love, values and the arts, goes retrograde in Capricorn-Uttara Ashada on December 19th 2021, all the way until January 29th 2022. This six week or forty-day-and-forty-night cycle repeats from the same point every eight years, as the Venus-Earth relationship describes a five pointed star or ‘rose’ in the sky. This present cycle […] December 9, 2021December 9, 2021
Transits December 1, 2021 – January 5, 2022 ~ Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ A repeating romantic theme Venus, planet of love and luxury is in Uttara Ashada between December 1st to January 5th 2022, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. This is an extra-long transit through this asterism, as Venus is retrograde from December 19th, for six weeks altogether, giving romantic issues at this time extra importance. Uttara’s nature is elegant, […] November 21, 2021November 17, 2021
Transits November 13 – December 1 ~ Venus (in Purva Ashada) ~ A new flavour in your affairs Venus, planet of love and art, moves into Purva Ashada in the sign of Sagittarius, on November 13th. This nakshatra means ‘the Undefeated’, and its energy gives a feeling of and desire for invincibility, while its Shakti, or unique power, is for Invigoration and Renewal. Venus here rekindles your love-life, either by turning over a […] October 19, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 30 – November 13 ~ Venus (in Mula) ~ Get into the roots of your relationship Venus, planet of romance and security, is in Sagittarius-Mula from October 30th to November 13th, the nakshatra associated with essentials and foundations. Mula’s Shakti, or special gift, is ‘to ruin and tear apart’ and you can use this power creatively to clear out old attachments and let positive new energy in. The symbol here is […] October 1, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 27 – November 2 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ A sudden romantic switch Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from October 27th to November 2nd 2021. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’ where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm and here, an unstable romantic scenario. This crossover occurs at the cusps of fire and […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 17 – 30 ~ Venus (in Jyeshtha) ~ Find your romantic courage Venus, planet of relationship and values, enters Jyeshtha from October 17th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha is ‘the elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group of people. You are the […] September 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits October 5 – 17 ~ Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Create victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of relationships and values, enters Anuradha nakshatra on October 5th until 17th 2021. This is an important departure where you come down strongly on a romantic issue, one way or the other, after a period leading up where you toed a careful romantic line. Venus operates now by instinct rather than fine manners, […] August 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits September 23 – October 5 ~ Venus (in Vishakha) ~ Aim for the highest in love Venus planet of relating and luxury, enters Vishakha, across the signs of Libra and Scorpio on September 23rd to October 5th 2021. 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 deity. Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory […] August 26, 2021November 5, 2021
What Past Life Baggage Are You Still Carrying? Some wounds didn’t start in this lifetime. You might feel it as unexplained fear. Or a habit you can’t break. A relationship pattern that keeps repeating. Often, what we call “self-sabotage” is actually unresolved energy from another life, buried so deep in your subconscious that it shows up without explanation. That’s your Past Life Baggage. […] Written by Align27 June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Just Launched – Relationship Insights Based on Your Birth Chart We just launched a brand-new section in your align27 Birth Chart called Relationship Insights. Inside this, you’ll find our first feature: Love and Healing, based on your Venus placement. ✨ It shows what you subconsciously trade for peace, approval, or harmony in relationships. ✨ It reveals the parts of you that bend, shrink, or stay […] Written by Align27 June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 5 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ A bold statement of intent Mercury, the planet of media and commerce, enters Magha in the sign of Leo from August 30th to September 5th, 2025. Mercury enters this sign and nakshatra after an extended period in Cancer through the last two months, and the contrast in your communication style is sharp. A recent project you may have had second […] Written by Align27 July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Aug 30 – Sep 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn the right to take it easy Sun, the planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2025. This nakshatra falls in zodiacal Leo where the Sun is strong and at home, and Purva’s symbol of a Hammock gives you a laid-back style, with effortless confidence. You are relaxed and good […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Aug 28 – Oct 3 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer, Leo, Virgo) ~ Get perspective on your thinking Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, moves alongside the Sun from August 28th to October 3rd, 2025, as it moves from Cancer to Leo into Virgo. This is Mercury’s ‘combustion’ or burnt-up phase, where its closeness to the Sun affects your decision-making and overall train of thought. It becomes harder to concentrate on a […] Written by Align27 July 1, 2025July 1, 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