Articles Shivratri Rituals ~ honor life and celebrate existence Shivratri 2023 This year Shivratri falls on the 18th of February, 2023 (For local timings check the align27 app). “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is that […] February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Articles Fulfill Your Dreams Together by Channeling the Planets❤️ Those in a relationship know that it takes a combination of care, sacrifice and support from both sides to form a steady partnership from which mutual goals can be met, and love can grow. What is less known is that there are ways that, with the help of astrology, you can synchronize with the rhythms […] February 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Articles Friend or Enemy? – The Impact of Planetary Conjunctions Each one of us has our own distinct personality and characteristics. We also have our close friends, acquaintances, a few people we are indifferent to, and maybe the odd enemy, or person we don’t get along with. In a similar way, the planets also have their own characters and form relationships with other planets. These […] February 12, 2023February 14, 2023
Articles The Magic and Science of Astrology by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Astrology is a science and has an almanac, or calendar, which has five aspects or limbs to it. There are nine planets and twelve constellations, which are made up of 27 stars, or nakshatras. Every nine degrees in a constellation makes one star, and each star has four subdivisions, or padas; the first, second, third […] January 21, 2023January 20, 2023
Articles 4 Ways to Boost your Mental Resilience with Astrology When a crisis comes in life, what determines our capacity to handle it and recover quickly? According to Vedic knowledge, the moment we are born, we arrive on earth with our carried-forward karmas from previous lives. We go through life’s journey, experiencing the world according to the dues we need to pay and the lessons […] January 20, 2023February 1, 2023
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
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
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
Hanuman Jayanti Rituals to Ease Saturn’s Influence Hanuman Jayanti is a sacred day that celebrates the spiritual enlightenment of Lord Hanuman, the divine symbol of strength, devotion, and selfless service. It is observed on the full moon of the Vedic month of Chaitra. This year, Hanuman Jayanti falls on a Saturday (April 12th), making it an especially powerful and rare occasion. We […] Written by Align27 April 7, 2025April 11, 2025
Powerful Saturn Remedy on April 12 – Hanuman Chalisa Class This year, Hanuman Jayanti, the sacred day celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman falls on a Saturday, creating an extraordinary spiritual alignment. Saturdays are ruled by Saturn (Shani), and Lord Hanuman is known for offering protection from Saturn’s intense influence. This makes Saturday, April 12 an extremely rare and powerful day to begin or deepen […] Written by Align27 April 7, 2025April 7, 2025
May 25 – June 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Indulge the finer things The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th, 2025. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and your pride and identity are most heavily invested in earthy, fertile activities that promise reward now and in the future. This nakshatra has […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
May 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 21st to 28th 2025. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
May 18 – July 20 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A mystical education Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and spirituality, is in Pada (part) One of Uttara Phalguni from May 18th to July 20th, 2025. This transit sees Ketu move into zodiacal Leo where it adds a fiery quality to your desire for escape. Uttara pada one relates to Sagittarius navamsha, which integrates well with Ketu’s search […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
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