Transits March 25 – April 4 ~ Mercury (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Light a fire with your communication Mercury, planet of speech and intelligence, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 25th to April 4th, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your thought and communication take on a different quality now, and Purva Bhadrapada has an association with burning or a kind of purge. Its Shakti, or unique gift, is […] March 1, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 19 – 30 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A luxurious romantic experience Venus, planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, within the sign of Pisces, from March 19th to 30th. This nakshatra’s name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’ and is known as a benevolent and spiritual zone whose symbol is the back legs of a bed. Venus here gives you an imaginative and expressive side […] February 23, 2021November 6, 2021
Articles 5 Easy Rituals For A Cosmically Smoother Day We all need a little extra something to help us through the day. Whether it’s a meeting that got cancelled giving you one hour back, the kids’ homeschooling done for the day without hiccups, a phone call from a friend or finding your favourite pot of dessert that you forgot about in the fridge. […] February 23, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Share your subtle spiritual energy The Sun, planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from March 17th to 31st 2021, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, while its symbol is the back legs of a bed. It brings an intelligent and questioning nature with a focus […] February 22, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 11 – April 3 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Make haste slowly Mars, planet of energy, courage and initiative, is in Rohini nakshatra within the sign of Taurus from March 11th to April 3rd. Rohini is ruled by Bramha the Creator, which shows your creative and artistic plans uniting, while Mars gives you the drive and initiative to make things happen. This is one of the truly […] February 18, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 8 – 20 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Clear your path for new love Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 8th to 20th, the nakshatra which reaches across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, or unique gift, is to ‘raise the spiritual fire’, which shows a kind of purging and cleansing, while its symbol is the front side of […] February 17, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 5 – 16 ~ Mercury (in Dhanishtha) ~ Revive a recent revelation Mercury, planet of communication, is in the nakshatra of Dhanishta across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from March 5th until 16th. This transit sees Mercury going back over its retrograde path from last month and you revisit some of your recent experience, where a question or opportunity may only now start to […] February 12, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 4 – 18 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Clear space in your life The Sun, symbol of light and the self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 4th to 18th, the nakshatra crossing the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus takes on a new urgency now, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti is the power of spiritual fire, which gives this period a ritual, cleansing quality. […] February 8, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits March 4 – 20 ~ Jupiter (in Dhanishtha) ~ Express yourself and find your rhythm Jupiter, planet of faith and philosophy, is in the first pada of Dhanishtha March 4th to 20th, the nakshatra which stretches across the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Pada one of this asterism relates to Leo in the relationship and spirituality Navamsha chart, which brings an underlying grandeur and sense of drama to offset some […] February 8, 2021November 6, 2021
Transits February 20 – March 25 ~ Saturn (in Shravana) ~ Work and play hard Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is in the second pada of Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from February 20th until March 25th 2021. This section of Shravana is ruled by Taurus navamsha – the underlying chart ruling relationships and the astral body – which here has an especially earthy and security-conscious tone. Saturn’s realistic nature is […] February 3, 2021November 6, 2021
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