Transits June 13 – 21 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Find beautiful powers of thought and speech Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from June 13th until 21st 2023. Rohini is famed for its earthy beauty and charm, along with a flirtatious nature and links to agriculture and fertility. Plans grow and flourish where you make good contacts, have the gift of speech, […] June 3, 2023May 29, 2023
Transits June 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Light shines on your quest for fulfilment Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22nd 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt’ and its symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator. The Sun is up […] May 29, 2023May 26, 2023
Transits May 25 – June 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Indulge your luxury lifestyle The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and now is the time to put your focus on new opportunities where your pride and identity are most heavily wrapped up. This nakshatra has a […] May 15, 2023May 6, 2023
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 December 4 – February 24, 2023 ~ Mars (in Rohini) ~ Assert yourself in style Mars, planet of energy and initiative, is in Rohini nakshatra within the sign of Taurus from December 4th to February 24th 2023. This is a repeat of Mars’s transit from late August to late September of 2022, and events and activities set in motion at that time come around for a reprise. You may have […] November 25, 2022November 7, 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 June 26 – July 7 ~ Venus (in Rohini) ~ Love flows and grows Venus, planet of love and art, enters Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus on June 26th 2022. This is a highlight transit, where Rohini’s qualities of beauty, charm and flirtation make a perfect setting for Venus, in addition to its links to agriculture and fertility. This nakshatra is classically feminine, associating with luxuries and […] June 16, 2022May 30, 2022
Transits June 18 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Creative and artistic thought Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from June 18th until 28th. This is a repeat of Mercury’s transit in mid-May, where it dipped into Rohini before going retrograde on May 10th,, so you may encounter a similar situation from that time, or find an answer you were […] June 8, 2022May 27, 2022
Transits May 25 – Jun 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Shine a light on your lifestyle The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and now is the time to put your focus on new opportunities with solar pride and identity wrapped up in them. The Sun shines a light […] May 15, 2022May 2, 2022
Transits May 10 – Jun 3 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Taurus) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, planet of intelligence, goes retrograde in Rohini from May 10th to June 3rd 2022, and remains in the sign of Taurus all the way. You are rethinking an old question or else new light shines on a problem that did not make sense before. This is a maximum-length 24-day retrograde phase where Mercury moves even more slowly than usual, […] April 30, 2022August 2, 2022
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