Transits March 12 – March 23 Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak from March 12th to 23rd, the nakshatra whose name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’. Shatabhishak’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 fun and rejuvenating effect. This asterism’s reputation for […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 23 – April 3 Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Playing with romantic fire Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 23rd to April 3rd 2024, the nakshatra stretching across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘raise the spiritual fire’ shows purging and cleansing, and Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing old emotional […] March 7, 2024March 7, 2024
Transits March 1 – March 12 Venus (in Dhanishta) ~ A strong heartbeat Venus, planet of love and values, is in Dhanishta from March 1st to 12th 2024, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhanishta’s name translates to goodwill and abundance, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Wealth and Fame’ contains the promise of entry into influential circles. You may enjoy trading, […] March 2, 2024March 5, 2024
Transits February 20 – March 1 Venus (in Shravana) ~ Show off your listening skills Venus, planet of art and relationship, is in Shravana from February 20th to March 1st 2024, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Capricorn. The Shakti, or unique gift, of this asterism is ‘Making Connection’, and Venus here sees you bonding with a partner over a shared love of the arts, either in a personal […] February 10, 2024January 30, 2024
Transits February 9 – 20 Venus (in Uttara Ashada) ~ Remove a block from your relationship Venus, planet of love and luxury is in Uttara Ashada between February 9th and 20th 2024, the nakshatra that spans the signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Uttara’s nature is elegant, learned and diplomatic, with the promise of popularity and many friends, and it is ruled by the Ten Vishwadevas, the embodiments of virtue and fine […] January 31, 2024January 30, 2024
Transits January 29 – February 9 Venus (in Purva Ashada) ~ A romantic reawakening Venus, planet of love and art, moves into Purva Ashada in the sign of Sagittarius, January 29th to February 9th 2024. This nakshatra translates to ‘the Undefeated’, and its energy gives a sense of invincibility that favours a long-lasting relationship built on solid ground. Purva’s Shakti, or unique power, for Invigoration and Renewal, sees Venus […] January 19, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits January 15 – 21 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from January 15th to 21st 2024. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’ where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] January 9, 2024January 8, 2024
Transits January 18 – 29 Venus (in Mula) ~ Be a true romantic purist Venus, planet of romance and values, is in Sagittarius-Mula from January 18th to 29th 2024, the nakshatra associated with essentials and foundations. Mula’s Shakti, or special gift, ‘To Ruin and Tear Apart’ sees you using this transit creatively to clear out old attachments and let in positive new romantic energy. The symbol here of a […] January 9, 2024January 18, 2024
Transits January 7 – 18 Venus (in Jyeshtha) ~ Fight a romantic battle Venus, planet of relationship and values, enters Jyeshtha from January 7th to 18th 2024, the last nakshatra in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. Jyeshtha is ‘The Elder’, and its ruling devata is Indra, King of the Gods, so you focus on taking charge of your love life and relations with a larger group of people. […] January 3, 2024January 3, 2024
Articles Venus Speaks: Life Lessons with Venus in Your Birth Chart Imagine if the radiant Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and harmony, decided to engage in a delightful conversation with us. In this article, we embark on an imaginary chit-chat with Venus, as she unveils the profound lessons and insights she imparts through her presence in the twelve houses of our birth chart. Greetings, lovers […] December 22, 2023December 22, 2023
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