Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 22nd and 30th March 2023, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 18, 2023October 13, 2023
Articles Understanding Lord Ganesha – Giver of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles Images of the good natured, big-bellied, elephant-headed deity can be found in shops, houses, cars and offices worldover, proving that Lord Ganesha is much loved by many. He holds great astrological importance, as the ruling deity for the planet Ketu, and with every nakshatra (lunar mansion) associated with one of his forms. Known as a […] March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
Articles Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 7th-8th March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] March 6, 2023March 6, 2023
Articles Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Jayanti is coming up on March 6th/7th, 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 3, 2023March 10, 2025
Articles Should We Follow Solar or Lunar Days for Festivals & Rituals? Why are Vedic rituals done at a particular time of day? Read on for a deeper understanding of how and why doing Vedic rituals can transform your life for the better, and when you should do them to maximize results. When to Do Vedic Rituals – The Power of Sunrise In Vedic texts the day […] February 20, 2023February 17, 2023
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
Your 5th Lord’s Nakshatra Reveals Past Life Blessings Our journey through the House Rulers in Nakshatras series continues! So far, we’ve uncovered the Ascendant Lord (your self-expression), the 2nd Lord (wealth and values), the 3rd Lord (courage and communication), and the 4th Lord (home and inner peace). Now, it’s time to explore the 5th Lord, which shines a light on your creativity, romance, […] Written by Align27 August 29, 2025August 29, 2025
Mahalakshmi Vrat – Sacred Rituals to Regain Wealth and Prosperity Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers, seeks guidance from Lord Krishna on a ritual that could help him recover the wealth and prosperity lost during his gambling with the Kauravas. In response, Lord Krishna recommends the Mahalakshmi Vrat, a sacred fast and ritual dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi. This powerful puja is believed to […] Written by Align27 August 28, 2025August 28, 2025
Your Predictions – Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer Mercury + Venus Conjunction in Cancer – August 21 to 30 Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of partnership, come together in Cancer from August 21 to 30th 2025. This pair of planetary friends together make a great transit for harmonious speech and reaching out to people to promote yourself and your business. […] Written by Align27 August 18, 2025August 20, 2025
Your Predictions – Saturn in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 1 Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in Pada (part) One of the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2025. Your Predictions This is part of Saturn’s retrograde phase, where it returns to the place it was in from late April to early June, and an issue from that […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 17, 2025
Your Predictions – Ketu, Sun Conjunction in Leo The Sun, the all-powerful center of our universe, comes together with Ketu, the shadow planet of spirituality from August 17th to September 17th, 2025. Your Predictions This is a transit of contradictions, where the Sun emphasizes ego and self, while Ketu plays down individual identity and sees you wanting to merge with something greater than […] Written by Align27 August 13, 2025August 14, 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