Transits August 30 – September 19 ~ Mercury (in Hasta) ~ Seize on a genius idea Mercury, planet of the mind, is in Hasta nakshatra from Aug 30th – Sep 19th 2022, which includes its retrograde phase from September 10th. Mercury moves more slowly through the first half of this transit, which allows you to concentrate fully and beam all your brainpower on a job at hand. This nakshatra is in […] August 20, 2022July 28, 2022
Transits August 30 – September 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Sharing and sociable style Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th 2022. This nakshatra falls inside zodiacal Leo where the Sun is strong and at home, though Purva’s symbol of a Hammock gives you a laid-back style, at odds with the sign’s usual fiery heroics. You […] August 20, 2022August 22, 2022
Transits August 28 – September 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Love goes from emotion to drama Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs, and nakshatras, from August 28th – September 3rd 2022. This area coves the final pada of Ashlesha through the first of Magha, and is characterized by an unstable and potentially fated quality, where your ability to make connections is […] August 18, 2022July 27, 2022
Transits August 27 – September 24 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Slow and sensual style Mars, planet of courage and initiative, is in Rohini within the sign of Taurus from August 27th to September 24th. Rohini is one of the truly auspicious nakshatras, renowned for its beauty, charm, flirtatious nature, and links with planting and agriculture. Mars’s impetuous fiery approach at times may be too harsh for Rohini’s gentle and […] August 17, 2022July 27, 2022
Transits August 20 – 31 ~ Venus (in Ashlesha) ~ See through surface attraction Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 20th to 31st. Ashlesha’s symbol of a coiled Serpent, in particular its potent and hypnotic eyes, shows your deep insight and intense charm. The ruling devatas here, The Nagas, are the divine shape-shifting race of cobras, venomous and protective, which represent this asterism’s potential […] August 10, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 18 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Achieve more in partnership Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 18th to 30th. This asterism is ruled by Aryaman and Bagha, which reveals the honest but leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, with a focus on enjoyment. Uttara shares many similarities […] August 8, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 17 – 30 ~ Sun (in Magha) ~ Leave your old level behind Sun, planet of heart and ego, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 17th until 30th. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne Room gives the all-powerful Sun a regal quality, which is backed up with your stamina and willpower. In the Sun’s home […] August 7, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 16 – October 18 ~ Rahu (in Bharani) ~ Rebirthing your relationships Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and difference, enters Bharani nakshatra pada three in the sign of Aries from Aug 16th to Oct 18th 2022. Bharani means ‘she who bears’, and its symbol of a Vulva is associated with giving birth, either in the sense of creative ideas, or actually bearing children. Pada three of […] August 6, 2022July 25, 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 August 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Crossing the karmic bridge Sun, the day-star and symbol of self, moves through the Cancer-Leo Gandanta zone from August 13th to 20th 2022. This ‘knot-end’ passage also forms the boundary between Ashlesha and Magha nakshatras, where the double-gap makes a loose and un-anchored transit, as the Solar principle loses its power to act decisively. You may end up with […] August 3, 2022July 13, 2022
Vasant Panchami Rituals to Invoke the Blessings of Goddess Saraswati As the vibrant festival of Vasant Panchami approaches, let’s honor the divine energy of Goddess Saraswati and invite her blessings into our lives. This auspicious day, celebrated on the 5th waxing lunar day of the Vedic month of Magha, falls on January 23rd, 2026. For your local timings and personalized insights, download the align27 app. My […] Written by Align27 January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
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Mar 25 – Apr 5 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ An instant attraction Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from March 25th to April 5th 2026, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power for Quick Action sees you getting started with a relationship, or reacting to a partner’s bold romantic move. […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Mar 23 – 28 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces into a […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Shatabhishak Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabishta from February 11th to 21st 2026, the nakshatra whose name translates to ‘A Hundred Physicians’. Your Predictions Shatabishta’s Shakti, or special power, for Healing may find you involved in medicine from a professional standpoint, or else a special person’s company has a light and rejuvenating effect on […] Written by Align27 February 8, 2026February 6, 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