Transits April 20 – May 1 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Giving birth to new love Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries on April 20th until May 1st 2021. Bharani has an archetypal feminine quality, and its name means ‘she who bears’, while its symbol of a vulva, associates with giving birth – either physically, or as in spawning plans and creative ideas. […] March 31, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 15 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Go from empathy to impulse Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from April 15th to 18th. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final portion of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard to commit […] March 31, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 13 – 26 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ A bold new start The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 26th, the sign and nakshatra which are both associated with speed and courage. This moment is ‘Mesha Sankranti’, the Sun’s entry into the first zodiacal sign, where it is also strongest and most honoured, and your energy and charisma step up another […] March 29, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ Move from intuition to impulse The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanda zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini on April 10th until 17th. This is a double-border area extending either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, which can bring a period of instability: your plans may ‘fall […] March 29, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 10 – 20 ~ Venus (in Ashwini) ~ Make the first romantic move Venus, planet of love and art, is in Aries-Ashwini from April 10th to 20th, the first nakshatra in the first zodiacal sign. Ashwini is associated with speed and courage, and its Shakti or special power is for Quick Action, so this transit may see you rush into a relationship, or a partner trying to force […] March 29, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 9 – 17 ~ Mercury (in Revati) ~ Listen to your inner voice Mercury (in Revati) ~ Listen to your inner voice Mercury, planet of communication and commerce is in the nakshatra of Revati within the zodiacal sign of Pisces from April 9th to 17th 2021. Mercury thrives on analysis and discrimination and is not at home in Pisces, whose natural mode is imagination and intuition. Yet while […] March 26, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 7 – 12 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Romantic fire and water Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini from April 7th and 12th. This is the Gandanta zone between water and fire signs and also nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that brings a knot or romantic issue to unravel. Venus goes from its highest exaltation on April 8th into fierier and […] March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 5 – 25 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Mix the personal with the collective Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in the third pada of Dhanishtha from April 5th to 25th, the asterism stretching across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada three is in the Aquarius portion of Dhanishtha and relates to Libra navamsha – the relationship and subtle-body chart – which brings an underlying relationship and […] March 24, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Bring a vision into your thinking Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 2nd to 10th, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. This asterism gives you powers of speech and oratory, so approaching an idea, book or source of information with your intuition on full-beam gives you an original new take. Though analytical […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits April 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ A chase for fulfilment Mars, planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from April 2nd to 24th 2021, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini – sitting between the heavens and the earth. Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, representing a chase driven by desire […] March 22, 2021November 6, 2021
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 29 – May 31 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Explore your soul roots Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Four of Magha in the sign of Leo from March 29th to May 31st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in its entry to this new nakshatra, where you dramatise your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Magha […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Mar 29 – May 31 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhishak) ~ Mixing old and new Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhista Pada (part) Two from March 29th to May 31st 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius and has a special affinity with Shatabhishta’s progressive and experimental nature. Pada Two of this nakshatra relates to Capricorn navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and […] Written by Align27 February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
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
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