Articles Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on April 1/2, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] March 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Articles Lunar Eclipse Predictions and Remedies The first Lunar Eclipse of the year is here, occurring in Leo (Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra)—a moment that brings deep shifts and reflections. This eclipse highlights themes of self-expression, commitments, and balance as the Full Moon in Leo faces off against the Sun in Aquarius, conjunct Saturn. Timings 14th Mar, 2025 09:27 am IST to 03:30 […] March 8, 2025March 8, 2025
Articles Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on March 9/10, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor […] March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
Transits April 25 – May 16 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 25th to May 16th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This is the third time Venus has been through this nakshatra since February-March 2025, and this final pass in direct motion allows you to […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits April 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 27th, the nakshatra of speed and courage in the sign of the Sun’s greatest strength. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, sees you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at another time may be difficult […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Articles The Most Auspicious Lunar Mansion (Nakshatra) In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each with its own unique energy, deity, ruling planet, etc. These Nakshatras act as the subtle influencers of our lives, shaping our destiny based on where the Moon is placed at the time of birth. They provide deep insights into personality, strengths, […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits April 13 – May 14 ~ Sun Exaltation (in Aries) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 14th, 2025. This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in a spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind […] March 5, 2025April 8, 2025
Transits April 11 – 27 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Have a serious think Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, returns into Uttara Bhadrapada from April 11th to 27th, the nakshatra wholly inside the zodiacal sign of Pisces. Mercury was in this asterism through March 2025 while in retrograde motion, and now it moves directly and brings similar issues again for a second view. You may have done […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Transits April 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 2025. This double-border area extends either side of zodiacal fire and water signs and asterisms and may bring a period of instability where your plans fall in […] March 5, 2025April 9, 2025
Transits April 10 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless quest for knowledge Jupiter, the planet of expansion and protection, enters pada (part) one of Mrigashira from April 10th to 28th 2025, for the third and final time in its year-long transit through Taurus. Jupiter’s most recent move through this pada was from October to November 2024, while it was in retrograde motion, and you were reviewing your […] March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
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Aug 13 – 20 ~ Sun (in Gandanta) ~ A journey between extremes The Sun, ruler of soul and self-expression, is in the Gandanta zone between Cancer and Leo and Ashlesha and Magha from August 13th to 20th, 2026. Gandanta means ‘knot-end,’ where you find an obstacle to overcome, and the Sun’s usual ego-oriented style can’t get its natural power and authority across. This double-border area extends either […] Written by Align27 July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Aug 13 – Sep 13 ~ Mercury Combust (in Cancer) ~ Think deeply about security Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is combust by the life-giving Sun, first in Cancer and then Leo, from August 13th to September 13th, 2026. Combustion arises when Mercury sits close to the Sun and is burnt up in the solar glare, where it literally disappears in the sky and you lose your power […] Written by Align27 July 9, 2026July 9, 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