Articles Align with the Energies of the Goddess – The Four Navratris of 2023 Many are familiar with Sharad Navratri which occurs in September/October time, and perhaps also with Chaitra Navratri that occurs around March. But Navratri occurs four times in a year, during the different seasons, and each is named after the Vedic month that it occurs in – ‘Chaitra’ in spring, ‘Ashadha’ in monsoon/summer, ‘Sharad’ in autumn […] January 18, 2023January 27, 2023
Articles Mauni Amavasya – 10 Rituals for the day of silence. On January 21st 2023 a unique Hindu tradition is celebrated called “Mauni” or “Mauna Amavasya”. It usually falls on the fifteenth day during the dark fortnight in the month of January/February and is observed on the no-Moon day, known as Amavasya. It is also known as Magha Amavasya as it is usually observed during the […] January 17, 2023January 23, 2023
Transits January 27 – February 7 ~ Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak from January 27th to February 7th, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius. Shatabhishak’s name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’ and its 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 positive and therapeutic […] January 17, 2023December 29, 2022
Articles 5 Vedic Ways to Support Others Through Tough Times According to the timeless Vedic wisdom there are specific things we can do to support our close ones when they are going through tough times. Ups and downs are a part of life, and we inevitably go through difficult times at some point in life. Life can throw innumerable challenges at us, and when it […] January 15, 2023January 17, 2023
Transits January 24 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in new knowledge The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 24th to February 6th 2023. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. You can use this solar energy to define yourself with speech, and also to […] January 14, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 22 – February 15 ~ Venus, Saturn Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ An enduring attraction Venus, planet of relating, comes together with strict, karmic Saturn in the sign of Aquarius from January 22nd to February 15th 2023. These two stars appear to have little in common, but are great planetary friends who carry the promise of making a strong and lasting tie. Venus and Saturn have been transiting together since […] January 12, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 21 – February 8 ~Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A second chance to share Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in the third pada of Uttara Bhadrapada from January 21st to February 8th 2023. This transit sees Jupiter returning quickly over its position of June 2022, and an ambition or opportunity from that time may reoccur and be offered to you again. Jupiter’s effect is to heal, expand […] January 11, 2023December 29, 2022
Articles Sankranti – the Sun’s Twelve Changes of Sign in 2023 The six hours before and after the Sun’s move from one zodiac sign to another is called ‘Sankranti’, and there are twelve such days in a solar year, each with its own unique characteristics. Whilst Sankranti marks an unsettled period for the Sun, it’s an auspicious time for us to tap into the transitional energies […] January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
Articles Panchak: Avoid These 5 Blemishes of Time If you click on the ‘Now’ add-on in align27 you can see a snapshot of the influences the planets have on you at that exact moment. Whilst you may be well acquainted with the terminology of Days, Moments and perhaps even Panchapakshi, some of us may be less familiar with the Panchak. So what […] January 10, 2023December 28, 2022
Transits January 17 – February 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance for wealth and fame Saturn is in pada three of Dhanishtha from January 17th to Feb 14th 2023, as the planet of boundaries, karma and success moves back into the sign of Aquarius. This is a repeat of Saturn’s transit from late April to mid-July last year, and your experiences from Spring and mid-Summer of 2022 come around again […] January 7, 2023January 9, 2023
Lunar Eclipse in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Leo) – Insights and Remedies A lunar eclipse always occurs on a Full Moon, or Poornima, when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other. At this time, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Astronomically it is a shadow event. Astrologically it is an emotional and karmic event. Your Lunar […] Written by Align27 February 23, 2026February 24, 2026
Your 12th House Reading We’ve now unlocked the final layer in the House Lords series inside your Birth Chart – the 12th Lord in Nakshatras. The 12th house represents losses, expenses, isolation, foreign lands, sleep, subconscious patterns, and spiritual surrender. It shows where your energy flows outward, where attachments dissolve, and where deeper spiritual lessons quietly unfold. Your Nakshatra […] Written by Align27 February 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Apr 10 – 17 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ First inspiration then action The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Pisces and Aries and the nakshatras of Revati and Ashwini from April 10th to 17th, 2026. This double-border area extends on either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms, and may bring a period of instability where your plans fall […] Written by Align27 March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Transit Sun in Pisces – Predictions & Remedies based on your Rising/Moon Sign By transit the Sun will be in Pisces from March 14th to April 14th, 2026. For local timings, get the align27 app. View Local TImings Insights The Sun moves from Aquarius, the natural 11th house of desires and fulfilment of wishes, to Pisces, the natural 12th house of peace, contentment, and release. Aquarius is an […] Written by Align27 March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Apr 6 – 23 ~ Mars (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A finer kind of action Mars, planet of energy and action, is in Uttara Bhadrapada from April 6th to 23rd 2026. This nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces is known for benevolence and renunciation, and its symbol is the front legs of a bed, or a person facing both ways. Mars operates more subtly here than its usual heads-down […] Written by Align27 March 11, 2026March 11, 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