Transits April 23 – May 15 ~ Sun, Jupiter Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Charisma and confidence The Sun, centre of the cosmos, comes together with philosophical Jupiter in Aries from April 23rd to May 15th 2023. These two bodies are great planetary friends, which support each other’s symbolism, and their coming together has great promise to give you confidence and charisma, especially with the Sun in its exalted sign. Harnessing their […] April 13, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 22 – May 16 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, planet of action and energy, is in Punarvasu, spanning the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from April 22nd to May 16th. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, where your emotional supplies are restocked after the psychic outpouring of Mars in Ardra. Having a goal to work towards gives you inspiration over and above […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 22 – May 6 ~ Jupiter (in Ashwini) ~ Courage in your beliefs Jupiter, planet of belief and protection, enters pada one of Ashwini, the nakshatra associated with speed, impulse and courage, on April 22nd until May 6th 2023. Your instincts are ignited and a plan of study or travel you have weighed up over the last months suddenly becomes a top priority. Jupiter in Aries gives you […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 22 – 27 ~ Jupiter Combust (in Aries) ~ Learn to become a master Jupiter, planet of faith and expansion, moves closely alongside the Sun from April 22nd to 27th. This transit is the same conjunction as that in Pisces of April 12th, except Jupiter is no longer in its own sign, and the Sun in Aries now is in its exaltation. These are two great planetary friends and […] April 12, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits April 21 – May 15 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Aries) ~ Carried away with new ideas Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is retrograde in Aries from April 21st to May 15th, in its longest and slowest retrograde period of 2023. The contrast of Mercury’s slow motion against the drive of impulsive Aries highlights a basic tension in this transit, where you are in a hurry to find answers but also […] April 11, 2023March 28, 2023
Transits This Week’s Solar Eclipse & Mercury Retrograde Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Transits April 20 Solar Eclipse (in Ashwini) ~ Hold back on an impulse The Solar Eclipse of April 20th sees the Sun and Moon joining with shadow planet Rahu in Aries-Ashwini. This is a New Moon eclipse which represents a new beginning after the end of a cycle of activity, and the switch from old to new may be abrupt. Any project, possession, or even person in your […] April 10, 2023September 15, 2023
Transits April 16 – August 22 ~ Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Healing for the long term Saturn, planet of karma and success, is pada two of Shatabhishak, from April 16th to August 22nd 2023. Saturn is doubly strong and stable, both in this sign and nakshatra pada, which relates to Capricorn navamsha, the chart of marriage and good fortune. The Lord of Karma’s underlying strength gives you stability and the ability […] April 6, 2023April 12, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun/Rahu & Mercury/Sun Conjunction in Aries Sun, Rahu conjunction (in Aries) ~ Pride meets deep desire The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with Rahu, symbol of desire and rebellion, from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This transit plays up your unorthodox side, where you identify with a left-field cause or belief, and put energy into chasing your […] April 5, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 15 – May 15 ~ Sun, Mercury conjunction (in Aries) ~ Think smart and hard Mercury, planet of the mind, is in conjunction with the all-powerful Sun in Aries from April 15th to May 15th 2023. This combination gives you pride in your thinking and communication, and may inspire you to find a new solution to an old or intractable problem. Sun and Mercury are planetary enemies, so while it’s […] April 5, 2023March 22, 2023
What’s Your Shakti (Power) Based On Your Birth Chart Every Nakshatra carries a Shakti which means power. Based on the Nakshatra your Moon occupies, you carry a distinct Shakti. It is the specific way energy moves through you. It is your innate capacity to act, respond, create, transform, nurture, protect, destroy, elevate, or complete. Your Shakti (Power) Your Nakshatra Shakti reveals: The type of […] Written by Align27 March 4, 2026March 5, 2026
Rituals to Manifest Abundance and Prosperity Lakshmi Jayanti – The Birth of Goddess Lakshmi The full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna is a special day known as Lakshmi Jayanti-a celebration of the birth of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. According to ancient scriptures, Lakshmi emerged from the Samudra Manthan (the cosmic churning of the ocean), […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Saturn & Mars in Pisces – Predictions, Insights & Remedies Written by Align27 April 5, 2026April 5, 2026
Ketu in Magha – Insights and Remedies Ketu in Magha Nakshatra Magha is not really about power. It is about where power comes from. The throne is the symbol but the throne is not the point. The point is who built it, who sat on it before you, and what they left behind inside the wood. Every person born with strong Magha […] Written by Align27 April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
April 2026 – Important Insights and Remedies This April there will be 23 planetary transits – see what this means for you below. Mars, Saturn Conjunction in Pisces Apr 02 to May 11 Mars, planet of action and energy, is in conjunction with Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, in the sign of Pisces from April 2nd to May 11th 2026. This […] Written by Align27 April 1, 2026April 2, 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