Transits April 14 – 26 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, planet of love and art, enters Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from April 14th to 26th 2023. This is a standout transit, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm and flirtation make a perfect setting for Venus, in addition to this planet and asterism’s mutual links to agriculture and fertility. Rohini is a […] April 4, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 14 – 28 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 14th until 28th – the sign of its greatest strength, and the nakshatra associated with speed and courage. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, finds you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at other times may be difficult […] April 4, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits April 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th 2023. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability, where your plans fall in […] March 31, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits April Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does April have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in April and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Mercury, Venus Conjunction in Aries – 1 April to 6 April Speak the sweet truth. […] March 31, 2023March 30, 2023
Transits April 8 – May 8 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Give birth to a new idea Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Aries from April 8th to May 8th 2023. This extra-long stay includes Mercury’s retrograde phase starting on April 21st, so your thoughts and ideas may go through at least one revision and end up with added significance. Bharani’s name means […] March 29, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits April 8 – May 6 ~ Jupiter (in Gandanta) ~ From deep faith to instant action Jupiter/ Guru, planet of wisdom, expansion and Dharma, enters the Gandanta zone between Pisces-Revati and Aries-Ashwini from April 8th to May 6th 2023. This double-gap phase between fire and water signs and nakshatras gives your plans a conditional and unstable quality, and may take time to adjust to. The first degree of any fire sign […] March 29, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits April 8 – 22 ~ Jupiter (in Revati) ~ Faith works a small miracle Jupiter, planet of philosophy and expansion, is in pada four of Revati, from April 8th to 22nd 2023. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises abundance and refined qualities, especially as Pada four of Revati also relates to Pisces navamsha, the underlying chart of relationship and good luck. Jupiter vargottama is powerful in any […] March 29, 2023March 20, 2023
Transits Jupiter Moves into Gandanta & Revati Jupiter (in Gandanta) ~ From deep faith to instant action Jupiter/ Guru, planet of wisdom, expansion and Dharma, enters the Gandanta zone between Pisces-Revati and Aries-Ashwini from April 8th to May 6th 2023. This double-gap phase between fire and water signs and nakshatras gives your plans a conditional and unstable quality, and may take time […] March 29, 2023April 6, 2023
Transits April 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ Burning romantic affection Venus, planet of love and relationship, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from April 3rd to 14th 2023. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections a fiery and passionate texture, and its ruling deity, Agni, the personification of sacred fire, gives you a headstrong […] March 24, 2023March 17, 2023
Transits April 1 – 6 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Speak the sweet truth Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Aries from April 1st to 6th 2023. This pair are planetary friends, even though placed in an enemy’s sign, which makes this a good transit for harmonious speech and smoothing over difficulties in relationship. You are open and conciliatory, and make moves […] March 22, 2023March 16, 2023
Jul 23 – Aug 12 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, the planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from July 23rd to August 12th, 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s symbol of a deer is depicted in myth as being chased across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents the spark of desire and ambition. The deer’s […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 27 – Dec 11 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Decide your big priorities Saturn, planet of karma, boundaries, and success, is retrograde in Pisces from July 27th to Dec 11th 2026, for its annual five-month backwards phase. Themes of your year so far repeat and are built up for the long term, as repeating experience comes around for a review or final decision. This is Saturn’s second retrograde […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 11 ~ Venus (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Balance fun with business Venus, the planet of art and relationships, is in Uttara Phalguni across the signs of Leo and Virgo from July 29th to August 11th, 2026. Uttara’s symbol of a hammock speaks to this nakshatra’s easy-going nature, where relating on a heart level balances any tendency to overthink a relationship. You enjoy helping people, being in […] Written by Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 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