Transits May 5 ~ Lunar Eclipse (in Vishakha) ~ Clearing an obstacle makes for a major victory The Lunar Eclipse of May 5th in Libra-Vishakha, is the complimentary event to the Solar Eclipse of April 20th 2023. The Sun and Moon now face each other across the shadowy Rahu-Ketu axis in Aries and Libra, and the Full Moon’s symbolic emotional centre comes to a climax with a sense of tension and release. […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Transits November 7 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 7th to 15th. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. You have great campaigning talents and may […] October 29, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits November 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Vishakha) ~ Shine your light on Victory The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th, where the Sun travels from its place of debilitation and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinion, to courage, decisiveness, and chasing up your goals with energy. Vishakha is ruled by […] October 28, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits November 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Vishakha) ~ Achieve a romantic victory Venus planet of art and relating, is in Vishakha across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from Nov 3rd to 14th 2022. Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch gives you high romantic standards, always with one eye on status and security. You tune out distractions with great focus, and though some accuse you of being […] October 25, 2022October 6, 2022
Transits August 16 – October 18 ~ Ketu (in Vishakha) ~ Channel your spiritual energy Ketu, the Moon’s South Node, ruling intuition and sacrifice, is in pada one of Vishakha from August 16th to October 18th 2022, the nakshatra symbolized by a Victory Arch. Success comes through Ketu’s power of intuition and in going beyond the material, though there are definite guidelines to follow to find success. Pada one of […] August 6, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits June 14 – August 16 ~ Ketu (in Vishakha) ~ Success through spiritual security Ketu, the shadow planet of intuition and sacrifice, is in pada three of Vishakha from June 14th to August 16th 2022, the nakshatra whose symbol is a Victory Arch. Success comes through Ketu’s power of transcendence and seeing beauty in the world, and you attract a sense of abundance that doesn’t depend solely on the […] June 4, 2022May 23, 2022
Transits April 12 – June 14 ~ Ketu (in Vishakha) ~ Inner experience and mental clarity Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and self-denial, is in Vishakha pada three from April 12th 2022, as it makes its first steps into Libra. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory Arch, so a personal triumph now comes through Ketu’s power of intuition and sensing an underlying atmosphere. You may succeed by an unusual path and […] April 2, 2022March 25, 2022
Transits February 8 – April 12 ~ Ketu (in Vishakha) ~ Victory by the spiritual route Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and sacrifice, is in Vishakha pada four from February 8th to April 12th 2022, the last part of its backward journey through Scorpio. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory Arch, so personal triumph now comes through using your intuition and being aware of atmospheres and undercurrents. This approach may go […] January 30, 2022January 24, 2022
Transits November 20 – December 9 ~ Mars (in Vishakha) ~ Victory from a balanced approach Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 20th to December 9th 2021. Vishakha’s symbol is a Victory Arch, so your battling energy is on a high and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and raise […] November 10, 2021November 11, 2021
Transits November 14 – 23 ~ Mercury (in Vishakha) ~ Mental victory and high achievement Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from November 14th to 23rd. Vishakha is ruled by Indragni, a combination of Indra, King of the Gods and Agni, the embodiment of divine fire, which together create a Phoenix-like deity. This fiery nakshatra makes you a great […] October 19, 2021November 5, 2021
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on February 27/28, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor the […] Written by Align27 February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Apr 23 – May 11 ~ Mars (in Revati) ~ Passionate protection Mars, planet of action and competition, enters the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from April 23rd to May 11th 2026. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, as you put your strength and energy into projects which increase your prosperity. Revati is particularly favourable for those […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Apr 22 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Activating your imagination Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence, is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from April 22nd to 30th 2026. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, where Mercury gives you the ability to succeed in business and media, as you reach out generously and bring people together. Mercury moves alongside passionate Mars […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Apr 20 – May 14 ~ Jupiter (in Punarvasu) ~ A practical philosopher Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in Pada (part) Two of Punarvasu, the nakshatra associated with renewal, from April 20th to May 14th 2026. This transit sees Jupiter in this pada for the third time in its year-long stay in Gemini, after most recently transiting through January 2026, in retrograde motion. Jupiter is now […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
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