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
Your Planets in Nakshatras Reading is Live! Most people read their birth chart by looking at signs. But if you really want to understand your birth chart, you need to go deeper into the Nakshatras. Your Nakshatra Reading Every planet in your chart is sitting inside a Nakshatra, a powerful lunar mansion that shapes your mindset, personality, patterns, and karma. We’ve launched […] Written by Align27 June 2, 2025June 2, 2025
Your Transits Just Got a Powerful Upgrade We just launched one of the biggest upgrades ever to the Transits module in the align27 app and it’s going to change the way you read your predictions. Here’s what’s new: ✅ Predictions based on both your Moon sign and Rising sign – giving you a fuller picture of what a transit really means for […] Written by Align27 June 2, 2025June 2, 2025
July 20 – 31 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A full romantic pursuit Venus, the planet of love and values, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from July 20th to 31st 2025. Mrigashira’s symbol, the Deer, is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and this transit sees you driven by desire and the thrill of the […] Written by Align27 May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
July 18 – Aug 11 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Turn back in search of truth Mercury, the planet of the mind, goes retrograde in Cancer-Ashlesha on July 18th up to August 11th, in the planet’s longest and slowest retrograde phase of 2025. There are classic experiences associated with this three-week-plus window, where communication and commerce come into focus, and you have the opportunity to reassess your plans. Mercury begins in […] Written by Align27 May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
July 13 – 28 ~ Jupiter (in Ardra) ~ Practical and progressive knowledge Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada three of Ardra between July 13th and 28th 2025, the part of Gemini symbolized by a Teardrop. Pada three of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsa, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for its progressive and socially oriented style. You have […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2025May 27, 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