Transits December 2 – 15 ~ Sun (in Jyeshta) ~ Shining a light into the darkness The Sun is in Jyestha from December 2nd to 15th, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. A light is turned on wherever the Sun transits, and especially in this darkest and deepest of signs, you find new insight into creativity, leadership and personal charisma. The Sun is also a marker of […] December 1, 2020November 6, 2021
Transits September 23 ~ Ketu (in Jyeshta) ~ Stand up for your spiritual beliefs. Ketu, shadow planet of spirituality and renunciation, enters the fourth pada of Jyeshta in the sign of Scorpio on September 23rd. This is a major shift for the South Node, after eighteen eventful months in Sagittarius, it moves into quiet, intense Scorpio and brings its transformative energy into a new section of your chart. […] September 17, 2020November 6, 2021
Sanskrit and Planet Names Sanskrit is the oldest language in the world. It is a living bridge to the ancient past, offering insights into human thought, spirituality, and culture from millennia ago. Each Sanskrit syllable is believed to emanate a unique frequency, connecting the speaker to the cosmos in a profound and spiritual manner. The Sanskrit names of the planets […] Written by Align27 February 26, 2024February 26, 2024
A Step by Step Guide To Overcome Obstacles Using Your Birth Chart Navigate Life’s Hurdles with a Little Help from the Stars Life, as we know it, is full of surprises. Some are pleasant, bringing joy and laughter into our lives, while others… not so much. These less-than-welcome surprises often come in the form of obstacles that seem to pop up out of nowhere, testing our patience, […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2024February 22, 2024
March 8 – April 6 Saturn (in Shatabhishak) ~ Mix strength and sympathy Saturn, planet of boundaries and karma, is pada (part) four of Shatabhishak, from Mar 8th to April 6th 2024. This is new ground for Saturn, as it breaks out of the area it has covered in its Aquarius transit so far and moves into the second half of the sign. You feel as though you […] Written by Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
March 16 – April 1 Jupiter (in Bharani) ~ A final romantic breakthrough Jupiter, planet of expansion and philosophy, is in Bharani pada (part) three, in the sign of Aries, from March 16th to April 1st 2024. This is Jupiter’s final pass through this nakshatra pada, having last been here in August to early September 2023, and a recent blessing is now reinforced. You may have a repeat […] Written by Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
March 22 – April 14 Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 22nd to April 14th 2024. This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury is also […] Written by Align27 March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
How Favorable Is Saturn in Your Birth Chart? In Vedic Astrology, Saturn is considered the planet of restriction, discipline, patience and endurance. Its position in your birth chart significantly influences your life as Saturn is the planet that rules our “Karma”. You can analyze your birth chart in various ways to find the strength and favorability of Saturn. Effects of Favorable Saturn Solid […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2024March 12, 2024
March 31 – April 13 Sun (in Revati) ~ Giving insight and protection Sun, star of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 13th 2024. Revati’s symbol, the Drum, has connotations with rhythm and timing, and you are conscious of delivering a task on time or while conditions are helpful. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises […] Written by Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
March 25 – April 9 Mercury (in Ashwini) ~ A second chance for a quick decision Mercury, planet of communication and intellect, is in Ashwini in the sign of Aries from March 25th to Apr 9th 2024. Ashwini’s special power, for Quick Action, shows speed of thought and making your mind up quickly, where your impulses get you ahead of the competition. This transit, however, takes in Mercury’s retrograde phase from […] Written by Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024
March 25 Lunar Eclipse (in Virgo)~ Leave the past behind The Lunar Eclipse of March 25th in Virgo-Hasta, is the first of a pair, with April’s Solar eclipse coming two weeks later. The Moon here is almost totally obscured by the Earth’s shadow, with just a faint ring of light being visible around its edge. Symbolically, this event shows your inner, emotional life being swallowed […] Written by Align27 March 8, 2024March 8, 2024