Articles Clear your Karma Bank – 3 Tips for Skillful Giving Giving time to someone who needs a listening ear. Offering to babysit a friend’s kids so they get an evening off. Praising a coworker in front of the team. Giving a warm smile to the shopkeeper. Little acts of kindness go a long way. Research has shown that helping others stimulates the part of our […] July 4, 2022July 4, 2022
Articles Planetary Combustions – What to do when the Heat Rises We couldn’t live without the Sun. The bright burning star at the center of our Solar System is the energetic force that sustains life on our planet. In Vedic astrology, the Sun is considered one of the nine planets, and is the largest, brightest and most dominant planet of all. When the other planets maintain […] July 2, 2022July 1, 2022
Articles 6 Months Down, 6 to Go! It might feel like yesterday that you opened your eyes and it was 2022, but – can you believe it – 6 months have already passed! Maybe you have worked ferociously towards ticking off your New Year’s resolutions, or maybe they are a work in progress. Perhaps you forgot about them on January 2nd and […] June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Articles Is My Birth Sign Correct? The Difference Between Tropical and Sidereal Astrology If you look at your birth chart in align27 and notice some of your planets are in different zodiac signs from what you are used to – don’t be alarmed! It’s possible you are used to seeing your chart in the Western astrological system, whereas here we use the Vedic, or Indian system of astrology. […] June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
Articles Yoga to Strengthen Your Sun – The Astrology of Surya Namaskar Yoga is much more than just a physical exercise we do to achieve a fit body. While it does of course bring flexibility, strength, stamina and balance, it also has the ability to enhance our self awareness, kindness and compassion. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, yoga “is something which uplifts the spirit and sharpens […] June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
Articles Reflect on Life’s Lessons – Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn Saturn will go retrograde from 4th June to 23th October, first in the sign of Aquarius and then into Capricorn. Be prepared to practise discipline, hold off on your decision making, and to reflect on your learning over the past few months. We are all familiar with the bad press that surrounds planetary retrogrades – […] May 30, 2022May 30, 2022
Articles New Moon – Time to Nourish Your Inner Self New Moon day, or Amavasya, marks the start of a new lunar cycle, and is the day when the Moon, representing the cosmic mother, merges completely with the Sun, or cosmic father. Our next New Moon day is coming up on May 30th, and is the ideal time to nourish your inner self with meditation […] May 28, 2022May 28, 2022
Articles 9 Vastu Tips That Could Change Your Life Home is our sanctuary, our place of rest and nourishment in which we care for our family and watch them grow. It is at home that we work through our challenges, celebrate our wins and connect with our friends. A peaceful and happy home can provide a base for a balanced, fulfilled and prosperous life. […] May 25, 2022May 27, 2022
Articles Exam Time – How to Study According to the Stars Arguably nobody’s favorite time – neither for you students who spend hours with your head in your books preparing for a nerve-wracking ordeal in the exam room, nor for the parents out there who strive to do whatever it takes to make sure your child does well. But, it’s a crucial stage that students of […] May 6, 2022September 18, 2023
Articles Yoga Nidra – Connect with the Planets through Conscious Rest The famous Indian epic, the Mahabharata, describes Yoga Nidra as the ‘deep sleep under the spell of spiritual meditation’ that Lord Vishnu (the Maintainer) enjoys at the end of every Yuga (world cycle) as he rests on the infinite ocean, dreaming the universe into existence. In another ancient scripture, the Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa, Yoganidra is the name […] May 3, 2022May 3, 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