Transits 4 Conjunctions in Sagittarius Jan 8 – 14 Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Taking pride in your ideas Mercury, planet of the mind, comes together in Sagittarius with Sun, star of self-expression, from January 8th to 14th 2024. This transit is a repeat of the recent Mercury-Sun conjunction in this sign, from December 17th to 28th, while Mercury […] January 5, 2024January 4, 2024
Transits January 7 – 20 Mercury (in Mula) ~ Take a deep dive into your subject Mercury, planet of intellect and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Mula within the sign of Sagittarius from January 7th to 20th 2024. Mercury has gone back and forwards through this nakshatra over the last six weeks, most recently from December 16th to 28th 2023, and now in direct motion, a decision or purchase comes […] January 4, 2024January 4, 2024
Transits January 7 – 18 Venus (in Jyeshtha) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationship and values, enters Jyeshtha from January 7th to 18th 2024, 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. […] January 3, 2024January 3, 2024
Transits January 1 – March 4 Rahu (in Revati) ~ Protect and Prosper Rahu, planet of rebellion and desire, is in pada (part) three of Revati from January 1st to March 4th 2024. Revati translates to ‘The Wealthy’, and sits well with Rahu’s materialistic energy, where you run on desire and ambition. You like to do things differently with Rahu, and embracing the unusual can go as far […] January 3, 2024January 9, 2024
Transits January 1 – March 4 Ketu (in Chitra) ~ Heart and soul goes into your work Ketu, the shadow planet of imagination and spirituality, is in Pada One of Chitra from January 1st to March 4th 2024. This pada is also in Leo navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage, so there is an underlying fire and sense of drama to your quest for escape, especially around your partnerships. Tap into your generous […] January 3, 2024January 10, 2024
Transits The 6 Big Retrogrades of 2024 Mercury retrograde usually makes the headlines, but many other planets go retrograde throughout the year and are as impactful as Mercury, they just don’t have the same PR ;). Retrogrades are common cosmic events that impact us all – they can cause confusion and revisions and a level headed person can suddenly change their ways […] December 27, 2023December 27, 2023
Transits December 29, 2023 – January 11, 2024 Sun (in Purva Ashadha) ~ React smartly and remain undefeated The Sun, the day-star and planet of Self, is in Purva Ashadha from December 29th 2023 to January 11th 2024, the nakshatra which translates to ‘The Unconquered’. This planet represents a heroic quest, where you show courage and overcome obstacles on your path to wisdom. Purva’s energy is bound up with a desire for invincibility, […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Transits December 28, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Mercury (in Jyeshtha) ~ Be the voice of experience Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Jyestha from December 28th to January 7th 2024, the last nakshatra in zodiacal Scorpio. Starting off retrograde, then turning direct by January 2nd, Mercury retraces its path from mid-to-late November 2023 and brings an issue back to the table that was left unresolved. You may change your […] December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Transits December 27, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Venus (in Anuradha) ~ Achieve victory through love and friendship Venus, planet of art and relationship, enters Anuradha in the sign of Scorpio from December 27th to January 7th 2023. Venus here operates more by instinct than manners and diplomacy, and any suspicions or jealousy that arises needs careful handling. Anuradha’s ruling devata Mitra, is associated with friendship, so maintaining relations is also a crucial […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023
Transits December 27, 2023 – January 14, 2024 Mars (in Mula) ~ Work for purist motives Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Sagittarius-Mula from December 27th 2023 to January 14th 2024, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and stripping away excess. Mula’s symbol of a Root is connected with simplicity and austerity, where you fight for a cause or ambition purely for its own sake and not ego or […] December 17, 2023December 14, 2023
Your 12th House Reading We’ve now unlocked the final layer in the House Lords series inside your Birth Chart – the 12th Lord in Nakshatras. The 12th house represents losses, expenses, isolation, foreign lands, sleep, subconscious patterns, and spiritual surrender. It shows where your energy flows outward, where attachments dissolve, and where deeper spiritual lessons quietly unfold. Your Nakshatra […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026 – Rituals, Timings and Insights This year Shivratri falls on Sunday 15th February, 2026. “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is that principle which is the summum bonum of the whole creation […] Written by Align27 February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 2 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) Two of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada within Pisces from February 21st to March 21st, 2026. Your Predictions This is a repeat of Saturn’s retrograde transit from June to mid-August of 2025, and an experience from that time may resurface now for you […] Written by Align27 February 18, 2026February 17, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Purva Bhadrapada Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from Feb 21st to March 4th 2026, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your Predictions Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘Raise the Spiritual Fire’ shows purging and cleansing, as Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing […] Written by Align27 February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Your Predictions – Sun in Shatabhishak The Sun, planet of the soul and self-expression, is in Shatabhishak, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius, from February 19th to March 4th 2026. Your Predictions Shatabhishak is ruled by Varuna, the God of the Waters, which brings greater contact with this element, perhaps in the form of a deep experience in the inner sea […] Written by Align27 February 16, 2026February 16, 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