Transits September 4 – December 31 Jupiter Retrograde (in Aries) ~ A sudden change of belief Jupiter, planet of knowledge and belief, is retrograde in Aries to September 4th to December 31st 2023. This transit sees Jupiter retracing its steps of the last several months and giving you a repeat challenge or opportunity from earlier in the year. Something that was offered to you may only now feel right to accept, […] August 24, 2023September 1, 2023
Transits September 3 – 23 Mars (in Hasta) ~ Put energy into manifesting Mars, planet of drive and assertion, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from September 3rd to 23rd 2023. Hasta is known as the Star of Manifestation, whose special power ‘To Put Power in Your Hands’ makes this an excellent time for crafts and handiwork, where Mars gives you great drive and […] August 23, 2023August 25, 2023
Transits August 31 – September 14 Mercury combust (in Leo) ~ Express yourself with dramatic flair Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun in Leo from August 31 – Sep 14th 2023. This condition arises when Mercury is close to the Sun, where it gets burnt up in the solar glare and loses a great deal of its power to communicate. Mercury combust is actually invisible […] August 21, 2023August 18, 2023
Transits August 28 – October 30 Rahu (in Ashwini) ~ Seize the moment to rebel Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in pada (part) one of Ashwini from August 28th to October 30th 2023, the first pada of the first nakshatra of the zodiac. Ashwini is known for impulse and daring, and its Shakti, or special gift, for Quick Action, favours initiative and making your mind up […] August 18, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits August 28 – October 30 Ketu in Chitra pada 3 ~ Believe in your romantic dream Ketu, the Moon’s South Node is in Pada (part) Three of Chitra from August 28th to October 30th 2023. This pada is also in Libra navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spiritual blessings, which gives otherworldly Ketu a natural underlying strength. Your creativity, romantic feeling and day-to-day dealings work well in a long-term relationship and […] August 18, 2023September 27, 2023
Transits August 28 – September 29 Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Make your mind up on a partnership Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from August 28th to September 29th, the nakshatra symbolized by a swinging Hammock. Purva’s relaxed nature is more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than a bold statement of opinion, but you have definite views about issues and prefer to remain independent-minded. You indulge yourself […] August 18, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 23 – September 15 Mercury Retrograde (in Leo) ~ A flash of inspiration from the past Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is retrograde in Leo between August 23rd and September 15th 2023. This is a medium-length Mercury retro period, where your ideas and communication have a reset, and you may expect delays or confusion in reaching an agreement. You have a confident, even rather theatrical style of speech, but going […] August 13, 2023August 18, 2023
Transits August 22 – October 15 Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Finding success second-time around Saturn moves into pada (part) one of Shatabhishak within the sign of Aquarius from August 22nd to October 15th 2023. The planet of karma and success was in this nakshatra from mid-March to mid-April, and now you revisit that experience as part of Saturn’s retrograde phase. You may come at a challenge or obstacle from […] August 12, 2023August 10, 2023
Transits August 28 – January 1, 2024 Rahu (in Gandanta) ~ Make a revolution in your own time Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs from August 28th 2023 to January 1st 2024. This ‘knot-end’ area also takes in the space between nakshatras, which gives it an unstable and unpredictable quality that can’t always be relied on. If, in true Rahu style, […] August 10, 2023September 28, 2023
Transits August 19 – 28 Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Find your superpowers of concentration Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from Aug 19th to 28th 2023. This short transit sees Mercury remaining stationary – apparently motionless – as it prepares to go retrograde on August 23rd, which all gives you great symbolic powers of concentration. […] August 9, 2023August 10, 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